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Mr. Smith from Durham, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Success Is Not An Accident, It's Purposeful

Help me give my students the opportunity to shop at our school market for demonstrating academic and behavioral excellence.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Smith's classroom raised $920

This project is fully funded

My Project

At our school store is appropriately named the Eagle Market. The PBIS team conducted a student survey and the items that have been selected will significantly benefit our scholars.

The Eagle Market items directly help to reduce behavior infractions while promoting academic excellence school-wide.

Some of our scholars struggle with staying focused fidget manipulatives can help improve their focus and attention.

The selected snack items will provide a steady release of energy. Energy helps to enhance concentration, memory retention, and cognitive function, ultimately facilitating better learning outcomes in children.

Lastly, our beloved school is a Title 1 school servicing a high percentage of low-income scholars. We value greatly our community sponsorships and support.

Mr. Smith Eastway Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Durham, NC 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $21.37 3 $64.11
Raymond Geddes Boo Buddies Number 2 Pencils With Giant Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $18.44 3 $55.32
Raymond Geddes Incentive Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $17.20 3 $51.60
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 2 $49.90
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, Christmas Cookies Stocking Stuffers, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 2 $45.16
(100 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes Small Mini Bulk Sensory Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Kids Adults, Stress Relief & Anxiety Relief Tools Autistic ADHD Toys • Amazon Business $20.79 2 $41.58
Wakestar - 24 Pack LED Light Up Bumpy Rings Party Favors For Kids Prizes Box Toys For Birthday Classroom Rewards Treasure Box Prizes Toys Glow Party Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
PP PHIMOTA Sensory Toys Set 55 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 2 $39.44
Stress Balls Set - 18 Pack - Stress Balls Fidget Toys For Kids and Adults - Sensory Ball, Squishy Balls With Colorful Water Beads,Anxiety Relief Calming Tool - Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD • Amazon Business $19.50 2 $39.00
KLT Sensory Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: Fidget Squishy Toys 12 Pack, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Stress Relief Balls, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down, Stocking Stuffers for Kids(2.5") • Amazon Business $18.49 2 $36.98
Baaxxango 10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $15.79 2 $31.58
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (54 Bars) • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$687.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$781.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.89

Total project goal

$919.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $919.25

6 Donors

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Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

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 $919.25

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