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Mr. Renzo from Las Vegas, NV is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Renzo's classroom raised $311

Rewards and Incentives to Participate In Class

Help me give my students snacks and rewards for participating in class. This will restock my Halo store. Students earn Halos for participating in class.

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Mr. Renzo Sierra Vista High School
Las Vegas, NV Grades 9-12

My Project

I am reaching out to share an exciting initiative I have implemented in my classroom and to kindly ask for your support.

In my class, I have created a “Halo Store” where students can earn Halos through active participation, such as reading aloud, answering questions, helping their classmates, and assisting with various classroom tasks.

This system has proven to be incredibly effective in encouraging students to engage more actively in their learning. For many students, the Halo Store is a critical motivator, and without it, some may not participate as fully in class.

Despite the success of this system, our school and district do not have the funds available to provide additional incentives to students. This is where we need your support. I am asking for donations to help stock the Halo Store with items that will continue to encourage and reward students for their hard work and dedication.

Your donation would make a tremendous difference in my students' engagement and academic progress. I’ve seen firsthand how much they appreciate the opportunity to earn rewards and how it boosts their enthusiasm for learning. For example, I have students who begin the semester struggling with reading, and by the end, they’ve become confident and proficient readers, thanks in part to the encouragement and motivation from Halo points.

Thank you so much for considering a donation to our class. Your generosity would not only support the growth of my students' academic skills but also inspire them to continue striving for success. My students and I truly appreciate your support, it makes a world of difference in their educational journey.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

410 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Renzo Sierra Vista High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Las Vegas, NV 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

410 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 6 $83.88
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $48.07 1 $48.07
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
CHIPS AHOY! Cookies Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
SOUR PATCH KIDS & SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy Variety Pack, Halloween Candy, 18 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $15.37 1 $15.37
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14

Materials cost

$225.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.51

Total project goal

$310.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $310.04

2 Donors

-$198.27

Donations toward project cost

-$178.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.74

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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 $0.00

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