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Ms. Sara Porchetta from Elmhurst, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep My Students and Me, Germ Free!

Help me give my students cleaning supplies and PPE to keep our classroom germ free!

  • $540 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2024.

This project expired on June 26, 2024.

My Project

When working with students with autism, items such as disinfecting wipes, magic erasers, broom & dust pan set, and a Swifter Mop can be needed on a daily basis. Some of my students have difficulty with handwashing routines, blowing their noses, and covering their mouth appropriately during times when illnesses spread. With the winter season approaching, I want my students and classroom staff to be able to have these supplies at hand to prevent germs from spreading. Also having proper PPE can help my classroom staff and learners keep germs from spreading.

In my classroom, I have my learners be a part of our clean up routines, whether it's wiping down commonly used areas, work station areas, tables and their desks.

Therefore, this is a good learning opportunity for students to learn these crucial ADL skills in order for them to be more independent at school!

Ms. Sara Porchetta PS255Q @ PS7 Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

6 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Procter & Gamble Swiffer WetJet Mopping Pad Refill, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $41.84 4 $167.36
Swiffer WetJet Mopping Kit, Purple - Wood • School Specialty $66.44 1 $66.44
Purell© Instant Hand Sanitizer • Nasco $6.16 9 $55.44
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Soap, Lavender, 12.5 fl oz (651311) • Quill.com $5.89 5 $29.45
Fuones Broom and Dustpan Set, Cleaning Supplies Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, 48" Long Stainless Steel Handle Brooms with Upright Dustpan Combo Set for Home Office Kitchen Lobby Floor Cleaning • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
50 pack of 3 Ply Disposable Kids Face Masks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 225 Wipes (30208) • Quill.com $14.79 1 $14.79
60PCS KF94 Disposable Face Mask, Disposable Individually Packaged Masks, Fish Mouth Type 4-Ply Breathable Mask (Color) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original, Cleaning Pads with Durafoam, 6/Pack (79009) • Quill.com $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$388.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.92

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.86

Total project goal

$539.06

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