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Ms. Melgoza from South Gate, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep the band hydrated

Help me give my students a refreshing way to hydrate and replenish during this upcoming marching band season.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melgoza's classroom raised $355

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Marching band season is upon us! Our students are working very hard and are excited to make a great product this upcoming year. These students work hard and spend hours after school, on Saturdays, and anytime they can do what they love to do, making music. With marching band season, things get a bit more physical. Marching is an intense activity that requires a lot from our students.

With these items, we plan to step up our hydration game and give students access to refreshing and hydrating products so they can be stronger on the field.

These products can help us set up a stronger system for keeping our kids ready and not have them worry about water or heat. Not to mention we can bring these supplies with us if we travel so that no matter where our students go, they will have the opportunity to be hydrated.

Ms. Melgoza South East High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

65 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coleman 316 Series Insulated Portable Cooler with Heavy Duty Wheels, Leak-Proof Wheeled Cooler with 100+ Can Capacity, Keeps Ice for up to 5 Days, Great for Beach, Camping, Tailgating, Sports, & More • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Igloo 10 Gallon Portable Sports Cooler Water Beverage Dispenser with Flat Seat Lid, Insulated Beverage Dispenser, Orange/White • Amazon Business $54.97 2 $109.94
Gatorade 6ct Squeeze Bottle Carrier, Team Equipment, Bottle Caddy, Bottle Holder, Bottles Not Included, Orange • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$244.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.12

Total project goal

$354.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $354.12

1 Donor

-$354.12

Donations toward project cost

-$301.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.12

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 $0.00

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