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Mrs. Cerbino from Hyde Park, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Potential: The Class Treasure Chest Initiative

Help me give my students The DonorsChoose grant supports a "Class Treasure Chest" program that uses rewards to motivate students, fostering a positive classroom environment and community. It promotes hard work, goal setting, and self-esteem.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cerbino's classroom raised $285

This project is fully funded

My Project

The DonorsChoose.org grant enthusiastically backs a "Class Treasure Chest" initiative, which creatively uses a system of rewards to inspire and motivate students. This program includes examples like bookmarks, motivated pencils, candy, and stickers as incentives to encourage participation and diligence. By fostering a positive atmosphere within the classroom, it nurtures a strong sense of community among the students. Encouraging dedication, it helps students set and achieve meaningful goals, thereby significantly boosting their self-esteem. The initiative is designed not only to enhance academic performance but also to cultivate essential life skills, ensuring that students feel valued and supported in their educational journey. Through this innovative approach, the "Class Treasure Chest" initiative seeks to create an environment where students are eager to participate and contribute, ultimately leading to a more harmonious and productive classroom experience.

Mrs. Cerbino Haviland Middle School Grades PreK-2

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.

Hyde Park, NY 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Bulk Candy - 8 Pounds - Individually Wrapped Candies - Big Bulk Candies - Piñata Filler Stuffers - Assorted Variety Pack for Offices, Schools, Birthday • Amazon Business $39.44 1 $39.44
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Teacher Created Resources Treasure Chest with Lock & Key, Pink & White (TCR6055) • Quill.com $29.60 1 $29.60
Pasimy 240 Pcs Reading Motivational Pencils Bulk Black Novelty Wooden Pencils with Eraser Classroom Inspirational Pencils with Sayings for Kids Student Teacher School Reward Gifts Stationery Party • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Emoticon Clip Over The Page Bookmarks - 36 Bulk Bookmarks for Kids Girl’s Boys- School Student Incentives – Library incentives – Reading Incentives - Party Favor Prizes - Classroom Reading Awards! • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Teling 80 Pcs Scented Bookmarks and Scented Pencils with Cute Toppers Set Fun Pencils Fruit Food Theme Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Cartoon Pen Toppers for Kids Students Supplies(Novel Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Cllayees 72 Pcs Assorted Food Pencil Erasers Toy Set, Cake Dessert Fruit Puzzle Erasers Toys for Kids Reward Party Favors (Food) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Zonon Space Theme Bookmarks with Metal Charms Planet Rocket Space Ship Theme Bookmarks Inspirational Quotes Cards for Reading Party Favors Students Kids Adults Encouragement(40 Pieces) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Water Bottle Stickers 200 Pcs Cool Neon Sticker Packs, Prizes for Kids Classroom Reward, Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Skateboard Scrapbooking Journaling Notesbook Luggage etc • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
100PCS Sports Stickers - Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Boys Teens, Assorted Sport Theme Stickers Include Volleyball Soccer Basketball Baseball, Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Hydroflask Skateboard Laptop • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$208.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$241.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.68

Total project goal

$284.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$284.56

2 Donors

-$142.28

Donations toward project cost

-$120.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.34

match offer

-$142.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$120.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.34

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$0.00

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