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Ms. Simko from Hartford CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Keeping Cool in 6th Grade

Help me give my students water bottles to travel with them from class to class as water fountains seem to be a thing of the past.

  • $451 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Although I have not met my incoming students, there's nothing more special than 6th graders entering their first year of middle school! They are so nervous about what lies ahead of them, knowing they are no longer the big fish in their pond.

Since COVID hit, there is no longer the use of water fountains.

Water intake is a big part of everyone's day, especially middle schoolers.

Offering the plush keychains as an incentive for those students who have their water bottles up until the last day of school will help students to be more responsible for their water bottles.

Ms. Simko
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dreampark Emoticon Keychain Mini Cute Plush Pillows, Party Favors for Kids Valentine's Day Gifts / Birthday Party Supplies, Emoticon Gifts Toys Carnival Prizes for Kids (64 Pack) • Amazon Business $35.23 2 $70.46
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Black) • Amazon Business $69.39 1 $69.39
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Blue) • Amazon Business $69.37 1 $69.37
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Silver) • Amazon Business $69.29 1 $69.29
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Clear) • Amazon Business $69.29 1 $69.29

Materials cost

$347.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$383.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.59

Total project goal

$450.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $450.61

4 Donors

-$450.61

Donations toward project cost

-$383.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.59

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