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Mr. Conklin from Ogden, UT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student-Led Clean Classrooms: Empowering Responsible Learners

Help me give my students these cleaning supplies to empower students to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and organized learning environment, fostering a sense of ownership and reducing the workload.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Conklin's classroom raised $190

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our project aims to revolutionize the learning experience of our exceptional students by providing them with essential cleaning supplies.

Through this initiative, we seek to instill a sense of responsibility and ownership among our students while lightening the workload of our dedicated janitorial staff.

By fostering a clean and organized environment, we believe that our students will flourish academically and emotionally, propelling them towards greater success.

How Will the Requested Items Make a Difference in Learning?

The requested cleaning supplies, including a vacuum, broom, scrapers, and compressed air, hold the power to make a significant impact on our students' learning experience. A clean and tidy classroom environment creates a conducive atmosphere for focused learning. With fewer distractions and clutter, students can concentrate better, engage more deeply with their studies, and absorb information effectively. The removal of dust and allergens through regular cleaning will also lead to healthier classrooms, reducing the chances of illness and absenteeism.

Moreover, involving our students in maintaining the cleanliness of their learning spaces cultivates a sense of pride and responsibility. As they take ownership of their surroundings, they will develop a heightened sense of respect for the learning environment and for each other's efforts. These valuable life skills of cleanliness, teamwork, and responsibility will extend beyond the classroom, shaping their characters and guiding them towards becoming responsible and considerate individuals in their communities.

Goals for the Project:

Our primary goal is to empower our students to actively contribute to the upkeep of their classrooms. By fostering a sense of ownership over their learning environment, we aim to create a positive and engaging atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm for learning. We aspire to nurture a generation of students who are not only academically successful but also conscious of their impact on the world around them.

Mr. Conklin Mound Fort Junior High School Grades 6-8

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.

Ogden, UT 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Eyliden Carpet Sweeper, Mini Size Lightweight Hand Push Carpet Sweepers - No Noise, Non-Electric - Easy Manual Sweeping, Automatic Compact Broom Only for Carpet Cleaning • Amazon Business $24.24 2 $48.48
Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Dustpan and Broom Set, Broom and Dustpan Combo for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor Use Dustpan Broom Set • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
iDuster Compressed Gas (152a) Disposable Cleaning Duster, 4 Count, 3.5 oz Can • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SPARTA 40230EC03 Plastic Scraper Tool, Paint Scraper, Food Safe Scraper With Color Coded System For Commercial Cleaning, Stickers, Labels, Glass, Car, Window, 7.82 X 3 Inches, Black • Amazon Business $2.99 5 $14.95

Materials cost

$129.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.47

Total project goal

$189.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$189.81

4 Donors

-$138.51

Donations toward project cost

-$120.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$47.80

Match offers toward project cost

-$40.63

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.50

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$0.00

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