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Ms. AIKENS from Houston, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Ready for Testing!

Help me give my students items to assist with our upcoming testing season.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. AIKENS's classroom raised $426

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are gearing up for testing. We are in need of these supplies to ensure that we are prepared and ready to do our best on our district and state testing. The water bottles are to reduce the number of breaks needed. The privacy folders will encourage students to do their best and eliminate wondering eyes. The storage bins are for us to stay organized.

Please help me to get my students organized and ready for a wonderful testing season.

They have been working hard to show off their learning.

Ms. AIKENS A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack 17oz Stainless Steel Sports Water Bottle Double Wall Insulated Bottle with Handle and Vacuum Seal Leakproof Lid for Cyclists Runners Hikers Beach Goers Picnics Camping Gift (Black) • Amazon Business $53.99 4 $215.96
Foldable Utility Cart Collapsible Portable Crate Rolling Carts with Stair Climbing Wheels Tote Basket with Magnetic Lid Telescopic Cover Wear-Resistant 360°Rotate Wheel Noiseless for Shopping Office • Amazon Business $81.99 1 $81.99
24 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Colorful Classroom Desk Divider Table Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Study Test Shields Home Class (Colorful) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Materials cost

$326.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.85

Total project goal

$425.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.69

2 Donors

-$123.11

Donations toward project cost

-$123.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$280.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.73

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 $0.00

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