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Mrs. Riley from Brainerd, MN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Show Us We Matter!

Help me give my students incentives and rewards for achieving successful days .

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Riley's classroom raised $696

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are in a very structured unique classroom. They live in a residential care and treatment facility away from their families. Most of my students come from extreme trauma and neglect. They have not been in environments were they are rewarded for or taught what it looks like to be a productive member of society. They have often not been given some of the little things we all take for granted. In our program our students are rewarded for points in which they can use to buy items from our school store. This teaches the kids that not only are they appreciated and recognized for good behavior but also how to save and keep track of their points (which is given to them in the form of fake money). These little rewards like food, art, and music are very motivational to our students.

Mrs. Riley Lincoln Education Center Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brainerd, MN 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Bulk Variety Pack with Mixed Fruit, Superfruit Mix, Island Fruits, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 2.25 oz (Pack of 16) • Amazon Business $18.45 5 $92.25
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Variety Pack – Includes Original, Teriyaki, and Peppered Beef Jerky, Great for Lunch Boxes, Good Source of Protein – Pack of 15, 1.25 Oz Bags - 96% Fat Free, No Added MSG • Amazon Business $22.35 3 $67.05
Tostitos Variety Bite Sized Rounds Salsa Cups Nacho Cheese Cups, Chip and Dip Pack, 16 Count • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Stone, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Porcelain, Metal. Set of 12 Acrylic Paint Markers Medium Tip • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Smart speaker with clock and Alexa | Twilight Blue • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Gatorade Original Thirst Quencher 3-Flavor Frost Variety Pack, 20 Ounce, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Variety Pack Snack Stacks, Lunch Box Snacks, 0.67 oz Cup (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Grandma's Cookies Variety Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, Washable Markers, Assorted Colors, Art Set for Kids, 100 Count • Amazon Business $14.94 2 $29.88
Toss and Catch Ball Set, Catch Game Toys for Kids, Beach Toys Paddle Ball Game Set with 6 Paddles and 3 Balls, Perfect Outdoor Games Sets Playground Sets for Backyards for Kids/Adults/Family • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Animal Bulk Bookmark Assortment"Clip Over The Page" (4 designs-10 Each-Total 40) Bookmarks for Kids Girl’s boy’s Teens. Perfect for Gifts, Student Incentives, Birthday Party Favors, Reading Incentive • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Cheez-It Baked Snack Cheese Crackers, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, School Lunch Snacks, Single Serve Bag (42 Bags) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
120 Pieces Inspirational Bookmarks for Students, DIY Coloring Bookmarks Double-Sided Motivational Page Clip Personalized Inspirational Book Marker for Kids Adults, School Stationary Party Gift • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$552.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.33

Total project goal

$695.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$695.55

1 Donor

-$463.69

Donations toward project cost

-$394.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.55

match offer

-$231.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$197.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.78

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$0.00

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