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Mr. Melia from Kahului, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Setting Up Semester Success

Help me give my students spiral notebooks, fruit snacks (gluten-free), and a keyboard to go with our classroom I Pads.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Melia's classroom raised $1,163

This project is fully funded

My Project

Each semester I get a new group of students who show great potential and eagerness to learn about their well-being via "Health Class." With your help, I am better equipped to provide them with essential knowledge and skills for healthy lives using the requested resources. The Apple Magic Keyboard helps them navigate online health resources, create digital projects, and build digital health literacy. Oxford College Ruled Spiral Notebooks encourage active learning through handwritten notes, visual organization, and focused reflection.

Recognizing that hungry teenagers learn best with fuel, even Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks provide a necessary energy boost for better focus and participation.

By integrating these resources, I cater to different learning styles and ensure basic needs are met. Your support directly contributes to their healthier and more engaged futures.

Mr. Melia Maui High School Grades 9-12

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.

Kahului, HI View local requests

More than half 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

340 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford College Ruled Spiral Notebook 8.5 X 11 - Pack of 4 - College Ruled Paper - 1 Subject - Durable Plastic Cover -100 Sheets With Divider Pocket folder • Amazon Business $19.87 30 $596.10
Apple - Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) and iPad 10.9-inch (10th Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $249.00 1 $249.00
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 4 $47.96

Materials cost

$893.06

Vendor shipping charges

$11.99

Sales tax

$39.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$987.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.31

Total project goal

$1,162.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,162.05

1 Donor

-$1,162.05

Donations toward project cost

-$987.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.31

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$0.00

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