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Dr. Thompson from North Port, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer School Success

Help me give my students snacks and incentives to help make summer school fun!

  • $527 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

My Project

Summer school can be a stressful time for children, parents, and teachers. I want to make the experience of summer school pleasant and fun for everyone. Snacks, water, incentives, and high-interest activities will sure help!

Getting reluctant students to become interested in summer school takes patience and finesse.

This class will be made up of students with varying exceptionalities. Keeping them focused will be priority number one. The snacks and water will be given during a "brain break" so that children can move around, have a little something in their stomachs before lunch, and be well hydrated. I want to have a supply of water for these children, as some do not bring water bottles. The summers are HOT here in SW Florida.

To keep students motivated, I use a "Wheel of Celebration" board. Students can earn prizes for appropriate behavior, following rules, showing cooperation and sportsmanship, and kindness. It is a great tool for success. Each of the 6 pieces of the wheel have prizes. The students move around the wheel advancing to the next prize. They love it!!

Creating a nurturing environment at school can help foster life-long values that will make our world a better place. Having snacks, needed supplies like paper, pens, and water available to all students can have a huge impact on learning by taking away the stress.

Dr. Thompson Cranberry Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Purified Water, Plastic Bottles, 16.91 fl oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (42 Packs) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Sooez 24 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags with Label Pocket, Small Pencil Case Pouch for Organizing, Clear Plastic Pencil Pouches Bulk for School Supplies Storage, Money Envelopes for Cash, 9.1×4.7 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Crayola 24 Count Box of Crayons Non-Toxic Color Coloring School Supplies (9 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Benresive 600 Pcs Cute Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Waterproof Vinyl Laptop Pack, Classroom Prizes for Elementary Students • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
KIND Nut Bars Favorites, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, 12 Count • Amazon Business $16.51 1 $16.51
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Summer Fruits Variety Pack, Great for School Lunches, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
200 Pcs Colored A4 Paper, Craft Origami Paper DIY Printer Paper Copy Paper Folding Paper Stationery Paper 10 Assorted Colors Paper for DIY Handmade Kids Art Craft Activities, 11 x 8.2" • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Lance Sandwich Crackers, ToastChee Peanut Butter, 20 Individually Wrapped Packs, 6 Sandwiches Each • Amazon Business $7.64 2 $15.28
Koogel 32 Pads Mini Notebooks Bulk, Blank Small Pocket Notepads 3.5 x 5.5 Inch Memo Notepad Journals for Traveler Kids Students School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Colors, Set of 14 • Amazon Business $13.03 1 $13.03
KIND Bars, Caramel Almond & Sea Salt, Healthy Snacks, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 6g Protein, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
600Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, Cute Stickers for Water Bottles, Vinyl Waterproof Aesthetic Laptop Sticker Pack Classroom Prizes Skateboard for Kids Teens Girls Students • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Oxford Spiral Memo Pads, Top Wire Bound, 3 x 5 Inch Pocket Notepad, College Ruled, 6 Assorted Primary Colors, 75 Sheets, 12 Pack (25092) • Amazon Business $11.44 1 $11.44
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip Marker, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.92 1 $10.92
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol, 8.5" x 11", 67 lb/147 gsm, White, 94 Brightness, 250 Sheets (80211) • Amazon Business $10.25 1 $10.25
Arme 600 PCS Stickers Pack，Cute Colorful Waterproof Stickers，Vinyl Art Stickers.Stickers for Water Bottles,Skateboards and Notebooks, Laptop Stickers for Teens Girls Kids Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
24 Pieces Sports Mini Notepads, Sports Party Favors Spiral Journal Basketball Baseball Football Ball Notebooks for Boys Girls Teacher Classroom Office School Goodie Bags Stuffers 2.36 x 3.94 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
300 PCS Holographic Stickers,DIY Decorative Resin Stickers for Adults Teens Kids,Transparent Laser Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Scrapbook Journal Notebook • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Oxford Spiral Memo Pads, Top Wire Bound, 3 x 5 Inch Pocket Notepad, College Ruled, 6 Assorted Pastel Colors, 75 Sheets, 12 Pack (25093) • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 24 Count • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
BIGZORO Pack 50 Pcs Cute Holographic Stickers for Wall Laptop Bike Car Bumper Helmet Water Bottle Hydroflask Vsco Vinyl Waterproof Aesthetic Sticker Decals for Kids Girls Teens • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Sax School Smart - 85250 Newsprint Drawing Paper, 30 lb, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, White • Amazon Business $5.92 1 $5.92
Mr. Pen- Wooden Clothes Pins, Large Natural Wood, 50 Pack, 2.9 Inch, Rust Resistant for Classroom, Crafts • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost

$411.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.95

Total project goal

$526.34

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