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Ms. Halsey from Austin, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Halsey's classroom raised $214

Snacks for STEM!

Help me give my students snacks and prizes! Middle schoolers are always hungry!

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Ms. Halsey Bedichek Middle School
Austin, TX Grades 6-8

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My seventh-grade math students are an amazing group of kids! We have built a community of students who are excited to come to school and learn. About 85% of my school's population is economically disadvantaged, which means school is an escape for many of my students. Often times, funding is used for uniforms, extra snacks, and basic school supplies rather than field trips, manipulatives, and technology to help engage our students in higher-level thinking. My inclusion classes have a wide range of student needs, so differentiation and alternative modes of learning are essential.

My students are creative thinkers with a growth mindset.

In seventh grade, the kids are at an age where they are finding out who they are and who they want to be. I strive to empower my students to pave a path for a bright future ahead. They are learning skills in the classroom that will be used in high school, college, and beyond. Teaching my students how to communicate and advocate for themselves is a huge focus in the middle school years. These kids deserve the best!

My Project

My students are hard working and I like to offer incentives for reaching learning goals, outstanding participation, and winning in small math competitions. I have a ticket system in my classroom where students can earn tickets for answering questions or explaining problems. At the end of each week, we have a ticket raffle for prizes. The most popular and requested prizes have been food related.

Students work best when they are energized and focused on their learning.

Providing my students with snacks and rewards will help motivate them and encourage them to reach learning goals.

I host after school tutoring and STEM club. I always give the kids a chance to wind down from the school day and have a snack before we begin working. This has been a great way to build a safe space where students want to be and they choose to be there!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

115 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Halsey Bedichek Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Austin, TX 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

115 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MARS Chocolate and Candy Full Size Variety Pack, 30 Count (220-00084) • Staples $44.49 1 $44.49
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, Christmas Cookies Stocking Stuffers, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $15.68 1 $15.68
Honest Kids Berry Good Lemonade, Organic Juice Drink, 6 Fl oz Juice Boxes, Pack Of 40, Berry Lemonade, 6 Fl Oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $15.35 1 $15.35
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Variety Pack Snack Stacks, Lunch Box Snacks, 0.67 oz Cup (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MILTON Water Bottle Kids Reusable Leakproof 12 Oz Plastic Wide Mouth Large Big Drink Bottle BPA & Leak Free with Handle Strap Carrier for Cycling Camping Hiking Gym Yoga - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $14.75 1 $14.75
Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 24ct, 0.5oz Snack Size Bags, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$149.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$181.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.02

Total project goal

$213.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $213.48

1 Donor

-$213.48

Donations toward project cost

-$181.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.02

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 $0.00

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