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Mrs. Whelan from Waianae, HI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hydration Station: Water Bottles, Pitcher, and Personalized Labels

Help me give my students reusable water bottles, a filtered water pitcher, and a label maker to personalize each student’s bottle, ensuring they stay hydrated without leaving the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Whelan's classroom raised $173

This project is fully funded

My Project

Staying hydrated is essential for keeping students energized, focused, and ready to learn. My 23 students are actively engaged in classroom activities, and frequent trips to the water fountain can disrupt their focus and learning.

This project will make hydration an easy and accessible part of our classroom routine, helping to boost focus, energy, and learning.

Personalized water bottles and easy access to water will also reduce classroom distractions and create a healthier, more organized learning environment. Students will stay hydrated without leaving the room, allowing us to maximize instructional time and create positive habits for the future.

Hydration is linked to improved concentration, memory, and overall cognitive function. Keeping students hydrated throughout the day will help them stay alert, focused, and engaged in their learning.

Currently, students need to leave the classroom to get a drink at the water fountain. This interrupts lessons and can distract the entire class. With a water pitcher and individual bottles available, we can minimize these interruptions and keep students in the room, focused on their work.

Reusable water bottles promote both hydration and environmental responsibility. Each student will have their own bottle, which reduces the need for single-use plastics and helps them develop.

With a label maker, each student’s water bottle will have their name on it, ensuring everyone knows which bottle is theirs and giving students a sense of ownership over their personal hydration. This will reduce the chances of mix-ups and help students take pride in their bottle.

Mrs. Whelan Makaha Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waianae, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

23 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rolling Sands 20 Ounce Sports Water Bottles 24 Pack, BPA-Free, Made in USA, Dishwasher Safe, Clear Frost Bottles/Blue Lids • Amazon Business $58.78 1 $58.78
DYMO Label Maker Machine with Tape - 100H LetraTag Handheld, Comes with 3 LT Label Tapes. Great for Home & Office Organization • Amazon Business $36.30 1 $36.30
Tribello Pitcher with Lid 1 Gallon, Slim Clear Plastic Water Pitcher with Pivot-top Spout Lids, Iced Tea Pitcher for Fridge, Freezer/Dishwasher Safe, and BPA/Phthalate Free • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$110.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $4.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.86

Total project goal

$172.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $172.42

1 Donor

-$146.56

Donations toward project cost

-$146.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.86

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 $0.00

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