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Mrs. Usouski from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacktizing Math

Help me give my students juice and snacks for the motivation to keep going even though they may struggle with math and want to give up.

  • $784 goal

This project expired on November 22, 2025.

This project expired on November 22, 2025.

My Project

My project request for this year is geared towards increasing student engagement. Many of my students struggle with math. So, this year I would like to build in a more hands-on learning approach to solving geometric problems.

I requested a book on hands-on learning with geometry that includes various activities for students to use to learn using their hands instead of practicing problems in a notebook.

My students are amazing when they put their minds to it. Many of them have not had much success in math, and they tell themselves they are not good at math, so why bother?

I try to utilize the PBIS incentive program to provide students with the opportunity to earn points each day. At the end of the week, they can go shopping for a special treat or drink. Teenagers step up their game when they know food is involved. Many of them also come from low income households, so providing them with an opportunity to purchase snacks with just points allows them to pay for snacks they don't have the cash for.

You would be surprised by how many of my students hang back and ask for something because they are so hungry. Stockpiling the cabinet at the beginning of the school year allows me to begin day one with rules and expectations that will be rewarded if followed. Otherwise, I purchase products here and there when my funds allow.

I went through about a box a day of tissues last year. I could only purchase tissues here and there. I'd like to keep the kids in the room if possible. By providing me with a supply of tissues, I can offer the tissue in the classroom instead of students leaving to go to the restroom and missing out on valuable instruction time.

Mrs. Usouski Pittsburgh Perry High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snapple Juice Drink Variety Pack 20 oz. 24/Pack (220-00813) • Staples $66.74 3 $200.22
Sensible Portions Variety Vegetable Straws Chips 1 oz. 30 Bags/Pack (220-00413) • Staples $34.69 2 $69.38
Sunchips Variety Grain Chips 1.5 oz. 60/Carton (FRI49932) • Staples $66.92 1 $66.92
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 30 Bags/Pack, 2 Packs/Box (FRI70227) • Quill.com $63.06 1 $63.06
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue, Bulk (21400), 2-Ply, White, Flat Boxed Format, Designed for Business (100 Tissues/Box, 36 Boxes, 3,600 Sheets/Case) • Amazon Business $59.64 1 $59.64
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $46.07 1 $46.07
SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy, Bulk Candy, 24 - 2 oz Bags • Amazon Business $21.64 2 $43.28
Airheads Variety Chewy Candy 49.5 oz. 90 Bars/Box (220-00705) • Staples $35.34 1 $35.34
Cooperative Learning & Geometry High School Activities Book for Grades 8-12 (KA-BBG) • Quill.com $32.48 1 $32.48
SKITTLES Original, Assorted Bulk Candy Variety Pack – Wild Berry, Sour, Original Chewy Candy Bulk, 26.46 Oz • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$626.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$665.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.49

Total project goal

$783.24

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