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Mrs. Sinnott from Roxboro, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pushing Ourselves With Plinko!

Help me give my students prizes for meeting their middle of the year goals, and for pushing themselves to complete extra practice assignments as we begin end of the year review!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sinnott's classroom raised $255

This project is fully funded

My Project

Well, the halfway point of the year is drawing nearer. Students have been hard at work reviewing their goals and getting last minute practice in before its time for the middle of the year assessments. My kids have pushed themselves so hard to meet or beat their goals, and I am incredibly proud of them!

The second half of the year can be a drag, and often students need a little extrinsic motivation to keep going on those hard days.

Your donation will help fund a fun and innovative way to keep kids learning and growing! First and most importantly, this grant will fund a PLINKO board, just like the Price is Right. (Unfortunately, most of my students don't watch it like we did on sick days, so what better way to introduce them to a classic?). With every 3 extra practice assignments students complete, they will earn a PLINKO chip. That's where the second part of this grant comes in:

I have asked for different snacks and goodies that I know my 5th graders love: cookies, chips, Takis, candy, ect. With your help, I can fill the bottom of the PLINKO board with awesomeness to keep my kids motivated and working hard. Hey, what 5th grader doesn't love a little snacky snack?

Mrs. Sinnott South 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.

Roxboro, NC 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Buffalo Games The Price Is Right - Plinko • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $34.11 1 $34.11
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Staples $14.33 1 $14.33
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48

Materials cost

$170.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.25

Total project goal

$254.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$254.98

2 Donors

-$254.98

Donations toward project cost

-$216.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.25

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$0.00

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