Help me give my students rewards for showing positive behaviors and good character.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lisa Young's classroom raised $419
This project is fully funded
My Students
DES serves 745 students from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and support. While our focus is on academics, we realize the importance of meeting all the needs of a child including those related to behavior and character. Our principal likes to refer to our school as the United Nations due to the number of ethnicities among our students.
All students learn as soon as they enter DES that we are a school of character and in every aspect of their day from recess to special areas, our five character traits are expected: Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, Orderliness, and Perseverance.
Our entire school is vested in our "Character Counts" curriculum which outlines expected behaviors from the playground to the restroom. Monthly "Terrific Kid" celebrations are held with our sponsoring business partners, Kiwanis and students are recognized for character traits each month such as those mentioned above.
My Project
DES is a school where kids and character count and our focus on five principles, Respect, Responsibility, Orderliness, Perseverance, and Cooperation are the foundation of all we do. Our "DES Dollar Store" exists to allow students to earn and spend DES Dollars (paper dollars) earned by exemplifying one or more of our character traits. Students must go above and beyond to earn dollars but are then rewarded for their outstanding display of positive choices. All staff members have access to dollars, including cafeteria and custodial staff, so it's a school-wide effort. Some students even work extra hard and save up their "dollars" to purchase items they want.
The principle behind the program is to teach students that good choices and hard work pay off.
The Dollar store items start at $1 for items such as pencils, bookmarks, and notepads to $15 for bookbags, hats, and seasonal baskets. Students caught exhibiting one or more of the character traits receive "dollars" from staff members then they visit the store on their day to spend their dollars. Last year, a student decided there was a specific item he wanted at the store so he worked hard to do what was right and go above and beyond so he could earn the 10 bucks he needed for a fidgit spinner...and he did! Items like the colored pencil packs, playdough, and keychains are available if students want to save up a few "bucks" while some students can't hold on to theirs so items like bouncy balls and slap bracelets are available for less.
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
Crayola Colored Pencils 12 Each (Pack of 24), Pre-sharpened, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$34.99
2
$69.98
Dreampark Emoji Keychain Mini Cute Plush Pillows, Key Chain Decorations, Kids Party Supplies Favors, 2" Set of 25
• Amazon Business
$12.99
4
$51.96
Toyssa 100 PCS Slap Bracelets Party Favors with Colorful Hearts Emoji Animal Print Design Retro Slap Bands for Kids Adults Birthday Classroom Gifts
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$15.85
2
$31.70
Arteza 180 Wood Cased #2 HB Graphite Pencils Pre-Sharpened with Latex Free Erasers, Bulk pack, Smooth write for Exams, School, Office, Drawing and Sketching
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$29.99
1
$29.99
Play-Doh Party Bag Dough (15 Count)
• Amazon Business
$5.97
5
$29.85
Fun Little Toys 100Pcs Assorted Stamps All in One Box Including 100 Different Designs for Kids Birthday Party Supplies, Pinata Fillers, Carnival Prizes, Goodie Bags
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
4E's Novelty 576 Crayons! 144 Packs of 4 Crayons for Kids Bulk -Non-Toxic- 4 Colors in Each Crayon Box, Premium Crayons, Great Party Favor, Arts and Crafts Supplies for Toddlers, Goodie Bag Filler
• Amazon Business
$25.87
1
$25.87
Icy Balls In Bright 2 Two Tone Colors - 27mm Bouncy Balls - Bulk Pack Of 144
• Amazon Business
$16.72
1
$16.72
Hi Bounce Ball Assortment Bulk Pack Of 144 Bouncy Balls
• Amazon Business
$15.92
1
$15.92
Materials cost
$299.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.14
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$355.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$62.74
Total project goal
$418.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$418.27
7 Donors
-$298.27
Donations toward project cost
-$253.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$44.74
match offer
-$120.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$102.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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