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Mrs. Cullins from Stacyville ME is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safer Brains!!

Help me give my students safety helmets for outdoor activities to keep their brains safe!!

  • $712 goal

This project expired on May 14, 2020.

This project expired on May 14, 2020.

My Students

For the past 31 years, I have worked with an amazing group of students. Some struggle more than others, however, when it comes to looking out for one another, older students are first-rate. The older students are a joy to watch as they coach, mentor, and work with the younger students. We strive to get our students involved in outdoor activities, and because safety is key, my goal is to have each student wear a helmet when sliding, skating, and skiing. My idea is to start with our fifth graders and use them as an example for the others! Modeling is instrumental, and I feel the younger ones will follow by example!

My Project

Our school is in an area where our students have the ability to enjoy and learn from outdoor activities. Being able to reduce the chance of experiencing a concussion is essential to the preservation of our youths' young brains, and therefore, enhance their ability to learn! Helmets are essential for our skating, skiing, and biking activities.

The hope is to provide each student a well-fitting helmet in order to promote each person's safety and prevent brain injury, thus, protecting and preserving the brain and making learning fun.

If students are taught the importance of safety equipment at a young age, hopefully, they will be able to pass this information on to others. The children will not have to be reminded to use the equipment because it will become an integral part of the routine!

Mrs. Cullins
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5
    More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 30 students.

    Never Before Funded

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JetBlaze Ski Helmet, Snowboard Helmet, Snow Helmet for Men Women Youth (Blue, L) • Amazon Business $39.99 5 $199.95
JetBlaze Ski Helmet, Snow Helmet, Snowboard Helmet for Men Women Youth • Amazon Business $33.99 5 $169.95
JetBlaze Ski Helmet, Snow Helmet, Snowboard Helmet for Men Women Youth • Amazon Business $33.99 5 $169.95

Materials cost

$539.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.75

Total project goal

$711.69

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