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Mrs. Henkes from Sun Valley, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Positive 3rd Graders

Help me give my students incentives for positive behavior along with other classroom necessities that would make our day to day learning easier!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Henkes's classroom raised $603

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Granting classroom incentives to my students fosters motivation for diligent work and deeper learning. Daily positivity prizes has successfully cultivated a positive classroom culture. Additionally, I have sought earphones to enhance focus during daily use of technology. Essential tools like a pencil sharper are requested to facilitate the day-to-day learning experience for these exceptional hardworking students, whose positivity serves as the driving force behind my instructional approach.

Thank you in advance for the commitment to my students and all the help that is received.

I want them to know that someone is out there cheering them on.

Mrs. Henkes Esther Bennett Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Norwood Commercial Furniture Assorted Color Kid-Size Stack Stool Set- Stackable Stools - Flexible Seating for Home, Children's Tables, School Classrooms - Plastic/Metal (Pack of 5), 12" Height • Amazon Business $81.43 2 $162.86
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
iPad Charger iPhone Charger【MFi Certified】 [2-Pack] 12W USB Wall Charger Foldable Travel Plug Block with 6FT USB Flat Ribbon Cable Compatible with iPad iPhone, iPad, Airpod • Amazon Business $16.80 3 $50.40
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 2 $49.90
6 Rolls 196.8 ft Colorful Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Trim Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Borders for Classroom Bulletin Board Decor (Boho Color) • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Max Fun 218pcs Party Favors for Kids Bulk Party Toys Assortments Birthday Gift Toys Carnival Prizes Treasure Box Prizes Goodie Bag Fillers Classroom Rewards Pinata Filler Toys • Amazon Business $19.79 2 $39.58
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $13.27 1 $13.27
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $12.91 1 $12.91
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Quill.com $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$474.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.33

Total project goal

$602.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $602.22

1 Donor

-$602.22

Donations toward project cost

-$511.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.33

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