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Mrs. Patapoff from Long Beach CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let's get kids excited on Fridays...Raffle Fridays are here!

Help me give my students motivation to collaborate in class and win Raffle prizes. Please also help me build relationships by celebrating students' birthdays with a small gift like a birthday sticker or pencil.

  • $349 goal

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My Project

First of all, thank you for taking the time to read this. As I continue to work Social Emotional Learning this year, I've learned that one method that helps me build relationships with my students is celebrating their special day. This is why I am asking for birthday stickers/pencils/cards, these little gifts makes them feel welcomed and acknowledged. I teach 7th-grade middle schoolers who tend to see themselves as older kids, but deep down inside they are still quite young and these opportunities to celebrate them are meaningful. Another way, I like to build relationships in my classroom is by promoting togetherness and collaboration among my students. I strongly encourage all students to participate and contribute to our class. Sometimes, that is by helping us find the information needed, other times is by making sure their partners are on track. Their participation earns students raffle tickets, then on Fridays 3-5 students are selected to win. I like have choices in the treasure bucket that is not candy . This is why I am asking for the invisible ink pens, Rubik's cubes, notepads and keychains. Students often seek opportunities to earn raffle tickets and like to remind me about Raffle Fridays. I am trying to make History class exciting so kids have something positive to look forward to at the end of the week. I have been buying these items on my own, but I am hoping you will be able to help me a bit this year.

Mrs. Patapoff
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $22.39 3 $67.17
OHill 60 Pack Mini Plush Emoticon Keychain Mini Pillows Key Ring for Birthday Event Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $27.52 2 $55.04
48 Pieces Happy Birthday Pin for Kids Birthday Buttons Colorful Birthday Pin Boys and Girls Teens Adults Back Party Birthday Pins Birthday Party Supplies, 12 Styles, 1.5 Inches • Amazon Business $9.49 3 $28.47
Full Size 3x3x3 Cube Set, Puzzle Party Toy, Eco-Friendly Material with Vivid Colors, Party Favor School Supplies Puzzle Game Set for Kids and Adults(15 Pack),2.2 Inch Each Side. • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
120 Pcs Happy Birthday Pencils Colorful Printed Birthday Pencils for Students Happy Birthday Teacher Pencils Classroom with Top Erasers for Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Creative Teaching Press Black/White Collection Happy Birthday Award (30 Per Pack) (1372), Black/Whte • Amazon Business $7.11 2 $14.22
24 Pieces Inspirational Notepads Cute Mini Motivational Journal Notebook Small Pocket Lined Notebooks Positive Inspiring Notebook for Home and Office School Travel Supplies, 8 Styles, 3.2 x 5 Inches • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
AUSTOR 20 Pieces Fidget Toys Relieve Stress Increase Focus Sensory Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Adults and Children with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Happy Birthday Badge Stickers It's My Birthday Stickers for Kids Home Classroom Birthday Party Decoration 200 Pcs • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$240.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.32

Total project goal

$348.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$348.82

4 Donors

-$248.82

Donations toward project cost

-$211.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.32

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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