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Ms. Diane from Naugatuck, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hygiene and Hydration Help!

Help me give my students the gift of Hygiene and Hydration! Thank you!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Diane's classroom raised $206

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am the school nurse at our school. My students' age ranges from 10-12 years old. At this age, they begin going through puberty. I am finding that a majority of the kids do not have or are using deodorant and unfortunately at this age that is a reason for making fun. I am trying to help those kids understand that they are going through a time in their life and need to start having better hygiene. Another item I have asked for is water. I find several kids not bringing in water bottles, they are not getting adequate fluids throughout the day. I have often found kids to be very dehydrated, especially on hot days. I will be able to give them a bottle to hydrate and refill at school. Another issue I find is they often go without eating breakfast or lunch. Giving them a little fuel here at school helps them get back into class versus them wanting to just get picked up and go home. Any help with any of these items would be greatly appreciated as these items are not allowed in our yearly budget. Thank you!

Ms. Diane Hillside Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Naugatuck, CT 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

272 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey Maid Honey Graham Crackers 1.06 oz. 72/Carton (MOZ001932000166) • Staples $35.53 1 $35.53
Old Spice Red Collection Swagger Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Men .5 oz. 24/Carton (01643CT) • Staples $31.03 1 $31.03
Secret Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant 0.5 oz. 24/Carton (31384CT) • Staples $26.45 1 $26.45
True Clear� Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $11.99 2 $23.98
Klutz DIY Barrettes, Bows and Hair Ties • Blick Art Materials $15.98 1 $15.98

Materials cost

$132.97

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$174.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.87

Total project goal

$205.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$205.78

2 Donors

-$94.17

Donations toward project cost

-$87.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.71

match offer

-$102.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.72

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$0.00

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