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Mr. Arruda from Keaau, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Step Up, Show Up: Inspiring Daily Attendance

Help me give my students incentive treats which we use a wheel spinner with shave ice and popcorn which we use to increase attendance.

  • $737 goal

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

My Project

Our project aims to improve student attendance by providing fun incentives such as shaved ice syrup and popcorn as rewards. These items will serve as engaging motivators to encourage students to come to school regularly. By offering these treats, we are creating a positive reinforcement system that helps students understand the importance of being present every day, which in turn leads to better engagement and participation in their learning.

The goal of this project is to boost attendance rates by creating a fun and exciting school environment.

By rewarding students for consistent attendance, we hope to reduce absenteeism and foster good habits that will positively impact their academic journey. This initiative is designed to make students feel excited about coming to school and more connected to their learning.

Our students come from a wonderfully diverse and culturally rich community, facing various challenges outside the classroom. Despite these obstacles, they demonstrate incredible resilience and determination. By using these rewards, we’re showing them that their efforts matter, celebrating their commitment to showing up and unlocking their full potential in the process.

Mr. Arruda Kea'au Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Keaau, HI View local requests

More than half 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

880 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8oz Popcorn Machine Popcorn Packets - All-in-One Movie Theater Style Popcorn Kernels, Salt, and Oil Packs by Great Northern Popcorn (24 Case) • Amazon Business $36.99 5 $184.95
Snappy Blue Raspberry Sno Cone Syrup, 1 Gallon128 Ounce • Amazon Business $21.88 5 $109.40
Snappy Popcorn Root Beer Sno Cone Syrup, 1 Gallon, 11 Pound • Amazon Business $21.88 3 $65.64
SNAPPY Grape Sno Cone Syrup, 1 Gallon, 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $21.70 3 $65.10
Lucy's Family Owned - Shaved Ice Snow Cone Syrup, Lime - 1 Gallon (128oz.) • Amazon Business $24.90 2 $49.80
Lucy's Family Owned - Shaved Ice Snow Cone Syrup - 1 Gallon (128oz.) (Tiger's Blood) • Amazon Business $21.90 2 $43.80
Snappy Banana Sno Cone Syrup, 1 Gallon (128 ounces) Size, Ready to Use Snow Cone Machine Syrup, Flavored Syrup for Shaved Ice, 12 Snow Cone Flavor Options • Amazon Business $21.88 2 $43.76

Materials cost

$562.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$625.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.41

Total project goal

$736.05

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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