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Ms. Whaley from Sparks, NV is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learn, Work, Win-It!

Help me give my students rewards to work towards as they successfully progress in their learning by not only playing catch up from Covid, but also meeting their grade level standards.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Whaley's classroom raised $645

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

To help motivate students to meet grade-level standards as they are still behind due to COVID-19, students get to earn classroom money to go towards a reward they would like to have.

I started doing this reward system last year and I have seen a 90% increase in student success.

Students engage in their learning and work at building grade-level skills.

When a student is struggling or feeling overwhelmed, I ask them what they are working towards, and that gets them motivated again to invest in their education.

Ms. Whaley Sparks Middle 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.

Sparks, NV View local requests

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

151 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Pcs Fidget Pack - Party Favors Gifts for Kids, Adults & Autistics - Stress Relief Autism Sensory Toy - Fidget Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its Fidgets Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $24.95 5 $124.75
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, PROMOTCK 18 (2 fl oz/59 ml) Assorted Matte Finish Colors For Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies, DIY Arts And Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults,36 Fl Oz(Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $13.99 5 $69.95
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $13.27 5 $66.35
TANMIT Gel Pens, 33 Color Gel Pen Fine Point Colored Pen Set with 40% More Ink for Adult Coloring Books, Drawing, Doodling, Scrapbooks Journaling • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
Ty Squire Beanie Babies 6" | Beanie Baby Soft Plush Toy | Collectible Cuddly Stuffed Teddy • Amazon Business $11.19 3 $33.57
Crayola Modeling Clay - Assorted Colors, 2 lb • Blick Art Materials $6.50 5 $32.50
Ty Beanie Bellie Bumper - The Hedgehog 6" • Amazon Business $11.75 2 $23.50
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84

Materials cost

$500.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.67

Total project goal

$644.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $644.49

1 Donor

-$644.49

Donations toward project cost

-$547.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.67

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 $0.00

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