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Mrs. Roberts from Ponca City, OK is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Peace of Mind in Uncertain Times

Help me give my students tools to focus and a printer for their worksheets.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Roberts's classroom raised $1,008

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are in a small town in Oklahoma with one beautiful high school that our city takes great pride in. My high school students are some of the busiest people I've known, with schedules full of work, sports, and other extracurriculars, alongside the demands of their education.

As juniors in high school, my students haven't known a year of high school without COVID -- and they've faced it with determination!

Being in a small town means many of these kids have known each other since pre-K, with all of them intersecting at the same school from 6th grade and on. The classroom dynamics often feel like brothers and sisters -- there's a sense of comfort they feel around each other that is heartwarming to watch. Facing COVID for all of high school has made them resilient kids, who often need reminders that it's okay be present in class without worrying about a different class, activity, etc. I'm proud to teach these strong kids and it's an honor to watch them grow in their education and beyond!

My Project

For students today, the effects of COVID-19 are abundant -- high school students are expected to navigate busy schedules while knowing that, at any moment, their plans could be pulled out from under them. I witness this tension on a daily basis -- I can always count on their tapping fingers and furrowed eyebrows. Suffice it to say, anxiety is abundant. These students need a classroom that is sufficient in its capabilities of provision and safety. When anxieties are calmed, focus is attainable -- and focus is that magical place where learning comes into play. My classroom needs tools that promote calm and thus aid focus in students.

I’m taking a holistic approach to the tools needed to provide calm and focus, the goal being to provide for the unique needs of students individually and for the classroom as a whole.

Fidget toys and under-the-desk bouncy bands help settle the body, while stickers and candies provide those small rewards that boost motivation. A printer allows me to quickly and easily print essential instructional materials. Other supplies that benefit the classroom environment include things like snacks for hungry students, organization, tissues, non-fluorescent lighting, and music playing during times of independent study. All of these tools work together in creating a peaceful, focused classroom.

As a result of this project, I expect to see some shifts from anxiety to focus. A student’s well being and ability to learn is contingent on many factors, some of which are the comfort of knowing every need can be met -- that, no matter how unpredictable life may become, we are fully invested in their education and their well being. If we can offer just some of that support by providing a peaceful, focused environment, I want to make every effort to do so.

Mrs. Roberts Ponca City Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Ponca City, OK View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

146 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer with bonus 6 free months Instant Ink with HP+ (1K7K3A) • Amazon Business $209.99 1 $209.99
Original Bouncy Bands for Middle and High School Chairs – Allows Students to Move While Working, Increasing Focus, Improving Academic Performance and Relieving Anxiety • Amazon Business $15.79 3 $47.37
DTK 3 Tier Utility Rolling Cart with Cover Board, Rolling Storage Cart with Handle and Locking Wheels Kitchen Cart with 2 Small Baskets and 4 Hooks for Bathroom Office Balcony Living Room(White) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
DTK 3 Tier Utility Rolling Cart with Cover Board, Rolling Storage Cart with Handle and Locking Wheels Kitchen Cart with 2 Small Baskets and 4 Hooks for Bathroom Office Balcony Living Room(White) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Adir Wood Paper Storage Organizer - Construction Paper Storage - Vertical File Mail Sorter - A Stylish Look for Home, Office, Classroom and More - White (12 Compartment) • Amazon Business $42.44 1 $42.44
BTSKY 4 Pack Plastic Storage Basket with Lid, 12.8"x8.8"x4.6" Stackable Desktop Storage Bin Box Organizer Baskets with Handle, Multifunctional Organizing Containers for Bathroom Kitchen Cabinet Office(Blue) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Charcoal • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Globe String Lights 49 Feet 100 led,8 Modes Fairy String Lights Plug in,Indoor String Lights for Bedroom,Classroom,Outdoor String Lights for Patio,Garden,Party,Wedding-Warm White • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Peohud 3 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, Household Organizer Containers, Stackable Lidded Box for Pantry, Kitchen, Bedroom, Cosmetics and Snacks, Gray, 17" x 11" x 6" / 12" x 8" x 6" • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
BOSTITCH QuietSharp 6 Heavy Duty Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6-Holes, Blue (EPS10HC) • Amazon Business $26.15 1 $26.15
ONO Roller Grey - (The Original) Handheld Fidget Toy for Adults | Help Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Tension | Promotes Focus, Clarity | Compact, Portable Design • Amazon Business $24.64 1 $24.64
Zebra Pen F-301 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 12-Count (27110) • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Care Touch Lens Wipes for Eyeglasses | Individually Wrapped Eye Glasses Wipes | 400 Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Eyeglass Wipes • Amazon Business $22.25 1 $22.25
Nature's Valley granola bars, Crunchy Oats N Honey, 60 Count • Amazon Business $19.36 1 $19.36
Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
mDesign Large Office Storage Organizer Utility Tote Caddy Holder with Handle for Cabinets, Desks, Workspaces - Holds Desktop Office Supplies, Gel Pens, Pencils, Markers, Staplers - Black • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Set 7 Pack. Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Tools Bundle with Fidget Pad, Flippy Chain, Infinity Cube, Magnetic Rings and More, Fidgeting Game for Kids and Adults Kill Time • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Nature Valley Crunchy Value Pack, 1.49 oz, 30 ct, 60 bars total • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, Washable Markers, Assorted Colors, Art Set for Kids, 100 Count • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94
Kleenex Expressions Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, Aloe & Vitamin E, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues Per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89

Materials cost

$753.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$856.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$151.17

Total project goal

$1,007.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,007.82

2 Donors

-$1,006.65

Donations toward project cost

-$856.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.17

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