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Ms. Claffey from Middletown, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safety Supplies

Help me give my students an individual COVID safety tool kit to start the year off right.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Claffey's classroom raised $234

This project is fully funded

My Students

There are 220 students at MES from grades PK to 5. It is a true community school, where 90% of our students are within walking distance to the school. As a result, a strong community relationship has been formed between the school and its community.

85% of students are at the poverty level.

It is a minority-majority school with the three most populous groups being black, Hispanic and white. Many of our students come to school having experienced some sort of traumatic experience. Our students, like all students, need and want to be loved. They thrive with routines and consistency. We provide that for them.

My Project

As we embark on this new journey of hybrid learning, I want to be sure my students feel safe so they are ready to learn. Providing each of my students with an individual box of tissues and hand sanitizer will make them feel more comfortable by not having to share these items with others. They can keep these items with their belonging and will be the only one to use them.

Proper hand washing is a must!

Although I will teach my students how to wash their hands properly, a poster to remind them of the steps will be useful. Also, a timer to be sure they are washing long enough will be a great tool.

With the current pandemic, many students are feeling anxious about returning to school. Providing students with individual fidget toys will help ease their stress and anxiety of being back in the school setting with the state of the world.

Ms. Claffey MacDonough 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.

Middletown, CT View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TickiT Learning Advantage Dual Power Timer, Set of 5 (9500) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Hand Sanitizer Gel (24 Pack - Mini 2 oz Bottle) - 75% Alcohol - Kills 99.99% of Germs - Small 2oz Bulk Travel Size Individual Personal Pocket 2 Ounce Bottles • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 18 Cube Boxes, 65 Tissues per Box (1,170 Tissues Total) • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
32 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set,Stress Relief Hand Toys for Adults Kids ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism, Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
DayMark Safety Systems Step-by-Step HANDWASHING Poster 11" x 17" (IT112092) • Amazon Business $20.51 1 $20.51
Sensory Fidget Toys Set, 25 Pcs., Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Tools Bundle for Kids and Adults, Marble and Mesh, Pack of Squeeze Balls, Soybean Squeeze, Flippy Chain, Liquid Motion Timer & More • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95

Materials cost

$165.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.01

Total project goal

$233.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$233.42

1 Donor

-$225.46

Donations toward project cost

-$198.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.95

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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