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Ms. Carpenter from Chattanooga TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nourishing Minds, Fostering Good Behavior: The Power of Snacks

Help me give my students snack incentives for good behavior! A big motivator for middle schoolers is having tasty snacks!

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In today's world, fostering positive behavior among middle school students can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. As educators, we understand the importance of cultivating a conducive learning environment where respect, responsibility, and kindness flourish. One effective way to encourage such behaviors is through the implementation of positive incentives, and what better incentive than a delicious snack?

Our donor project aims to provide middle school students with positive behavior incentive snacks as a means to promote and reinforce desirable conduct.

These snacks serve not only as tangible rewards but also as symbols of acknowledgment and appreciation for their efforts in making our school community a better place.

By offering these snacks as incentives, we not only encourage positive behavior but also instill valuable lessons about the correlation between actions and rewards. Students learn that their choices have consequences, and by choosing kindness, respect, and diligence, they not only benefit themselves but also contribute to the collective well-being of their peers and teachers.

Positive incentive snacks can serve as catalysts for building a culture of positivity and camaraderie within the school. Sharing a snack with classmates who have also earned their rewards fosters bonds and friendships, creating a sense of belonging and unity among students.

These snacks are carefully selected to be nutritious and energizing, promoting not only good behavior but also overall well-being. By fueling their bodies with wholesome snacks, students are better equipped to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn.

Our donor project recognizes the power of positive reinforcement in shaping behaviors and attitudes among middle school students. By providing them with incentive snacks, we aim to cultivate a culture of respect, responsibility, and kindness while promoting their overall health and well-being. Together, let us nourish minds and foster good behavior for a brighter future.

Ms. Carpenter
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cheetos? Crunchy Cheese Snack; 2-oz., 64/Case • Quill.com $83.99 3 $251.97
Goldfish Crackers Snacks Variety Pack for Kids | Goldfish Crackers Individual Bags Variety Pack in Bulk | Goldfish Snack Packs 0.9oz-1.25oz Pouches, Pack of 35 Bundled by Schoolhouse Snacks • Amazon Business $37.99 3 $113.97
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 5 $103.40
Jack Link's Beef Sticks, Teriyaki – Protein Snack, Meat Stick With 5g Of Protein, Made With 100% Beef, No Added MSG** – 0.92 Oz. (20 Count) • Amazon Business $22.80 3 $68.40
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.84 4 $59.36
Gushers Fruit Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash and Tropical, 12 ct • Amazon Business $4.99 8 $39.92
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 3 $38.67
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash/Tropical Flavors, 33.6 oz., 42 Pouches/Pack (14698) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
Albanese World's Best Gummi Snack Packs, 12 Flavor Gummi Bear Cubs, Valentines Day Candy, 50 - 0.5oz Mini Packs • Amazon Business $9.07 3 $27.21
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Snacks Variety Pack, 16 ct • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
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
Jack Link's Teriyaki Beef Jerky Snacks, 2.85 oz Bag • School Specialty $16.64 1 $16.64

Materials cost

$802.06

Vendor shipping charges

$1.66

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.25

Total project goal

$995.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$995.00

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$995.00

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