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Ms. Runion from Charleston, WV is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Show Your Smart Brains

Help me give my students some supplies to get them state-testing motivated and ready including a pencil sharpener and stress balls.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Runion's classroom raised $211

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My Project

Every year, without fail, my students take a standardized summative test. Our hopes are that they show growth throughout the year. We incorporate the practice of test-taking skills all year long to cut down on the stress that a big test can cause. We need stress balls and a pencil sharpener.

I want my kids to feel prepared, not stressed, and to know that I am confident in them to try their best.

I enjoy putting together a little testing baggie each year with mints, hard candy, and gum to help my students 'focus' on the test and take their time.

Ms. Runion Ruffner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Charleston, WV 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

HBCU Alum 36 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $30.24 1 $30.24
Mydio Set of 24 Stress Balls Stress Reliver Party Soft PU Ball Assorted Colors Random Pattern Party Toys Kids Play Ball Toddler Ball 24 Pack • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
Tootsie Roll Charms Mini Pops, 18 Flavors, 400 Count Individually Wrapped, Peanut-Free Lollipops • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
ORBIT Peppermint, Spearmint, & Wintermint Assorted Sugar Free Chewing Gum Bulk Pack, 13.4 oz 200-Piece Bag • Amazon Business $18.83 1 $18.83
Skittles Singles To Go Variety Pack, Powdered Drink Mix, Zero Sugar, Low Calorie, Includes 4 Flavors: Green Apple, Strawberry, Grape, Orange, 1 Box (30 Single Servings) • Amazon Business $4.78 3 $14.34
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Mixed Candy, Individually Wrapped, 46 oz Bulk Variety Bag • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
LIFE SAVERS Hard Candy 5 Flavors, 50-Ounce Party Size Bag • Amazon Business $10.32 1 $10.32
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School or Office Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mentos Mint 150 Single Serve Pillow Packs 405g 14.3oz Large Bag • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mints Hard Candy, Sharing Size, 13 oz Bag • Amazon Business $3.78 1 $3.78

Materials cost

$146.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.58

Total project goal

$210.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $210.53

3 Donors

-$192.88

Donations toward project cost

-$178.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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