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Mrs. Patel from Dallas, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staar Test Superstars Need Sustenance!

Help me give my students snacks and candies for STAAR test day! These will help keep them focused and alert.

  • $650 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2024.

This project expired on July 16, 2024.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

The Texas English STAAR test is a four hour end of the year test. It consists of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions done on a computer.

Since the reading passages and questions are all in screen, students easily lose focus and need resources to help.

Small hard candies, fidgets, and healthy snacks can help students during the test to maintain focus and perform at their best.

I make small bags full of these items with inspirational messages for my students to pick up on testing day. I want them to know that I care and I believe in them.

Your donation will be appreciated by them. Each little bag makes the students feel special and they have something to look forward on testing day.

Mrs. Patel Hillcrest High School 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.

Dallas, TX 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

145 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HERSHEY'S KISSES Silver Foils Milk Chocolate Candy, Bulk, 66.7 oz, Bulk Bag, 400 Pieces (HEC33458) • Quill.com $47.99 2 $95.98
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Strawberry (6 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $20.04 4 $80.16
Jolly Rancher Original Bulk Bag Candy, 5 Pound, Assorted Flavors, Blue • School Specialty $36.89 2 $73.78
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Great Valentines Day Gifts for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Smarties Classic Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 80 oz. (209-00009) • Staples $31.86 2 $63.72
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Life Savers Individually Wrapped 5 Fruit Flavored Candy for Christmas Stocking Stuffers Candy - 3 Pound Of Approx 360 Pieces - Bulk Lifesavers Hard Candy - Cherry, Raspberry, Watermelon, Orange And Pineapple - Holiday Candy - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped For Sharing • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Dum Dums Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 51 oz., 300 Pieces (SPN00060) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Snack Jar? Starlight Mints, 5 lb Bag • Quill.com $18.59 1 $18.59
200 Pcs 6 in x 4 in(1.4mil.) Clear Flat Cello Cellophane Treat Bags Good for Bakery, Cookies, Candies,Dessert with five random color Twist Ties • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$507.06

Vendor shipping charges

$7.38

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.42

Total project goal

$649.47

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