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Ms. Samonski from Trenton NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindness Counts

Help me give my students an opportunity to show kindness to the teachers in our school community.

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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

My students are caring and hardworking. However, they struggle to understand that giving is better than receiving. I aim to help my students become self-sufficient, considerate, and kind. I would love to provide my students with materials to make goody bags for teachers to show kindness in the school community.

With this project, I hope to increase and promote random acts of kindness among classmates and schoolmates, demonstrating empathy, thoughtfulness, and selflessness.

This project will help my students learn the value of giving and not receiving and understand the value of friendship. Students can show appreciation to the teachers who help them daily in their school community.

Ms. Samonski
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sunnyray 10 Pcs Teacher Appreciation Gifts Inspirational Tumbler Insulated Thank You Tumbler Stainless Steel Teacher Mug with Keychains for Teachers Day Birthday Christmas Graduation (Cute,12 oz) • Amazon Business $53.99 3 $161.97
8 Pads Lined Sticky Notes 4x4 in Post, 8 Colors Self Sticky Notes Pad Its, Bright Stickies Colorful Big Square Sticky Notes for Office, Home, School, Meeting,50 Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $7.96 6 $47.76
Pringles Variety Pack Potato Chips 0.67 oz. 36 Bags/Pack (220-00407) • Staples $37.53 1 $37.53
Smarties Classic Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 80 oz. (209-00009) • Staples $31.86 1 $31.86
Bob's Sweet Stripes Bobs Sweet Stripes Soft Peppermint Candy - 250 Mints Individually Wrapped in Reusable Plastic Tub - Peppermint Candy White,Red • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $22.83 1 $22.83
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Fumete 30 Pcs Teacher Pens with Stylus Tip Teacher Appreciation Gift Pens Thanks Teacher Touch Pens Ballpoint Pens with Thanks Words Teacher Valentine Gift for Teacher School Office Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Twizzlers Twists Rainbow Wrapped Candy 2 Pounds Triple Twist Pack • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49

Materials cost

$387.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.62

Total project goal

$497.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.44

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 $497.44

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