Water, Water, Everywhere... But Still, Kids Can't Drink
Help me give my students water bottles so they can utilize the new COVID-friendly water fountains.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nix's classroom raised $394
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach in an urban, diverse school of 3,000+ students in the heart of Central New York. A typical classroom can have students from Myanmar, Somalia, Bosnia, and Belarus learning side-by-side with students who have never left the state. It makes for quite an interesting teaching and learning experience!
It is my goal to make my classroom a safe and versatile space where students can reach their fullest potential!
Our school is, even by our state's own calculations, drastically underfunded. We are a refugee relocation city, and many of our students are the sons and daughters of newly arrived immigrants. Built for 2,000 students, our school is incredibly overcrowded. Teachers share classrooms, students share textbooks, and space is at a premium. Students often do not have access to even the most basic of learning materials, and teachers either pay for it out of their own pockets or the students go without.
My Project
We teachers are thrilled that our students are back in school in person, full-time! However, this year has not been without its challenges. Because of COVID-19 protocols, the water fountains are not usable for our students. The district is installing water fountains that allow students to fill and refill water bottles, but it assumes that our kids have water bottles.
My students need reusable water bottles so they can utilize the new water fountains that have been installed.
While some students do have water bottles, many of my low-income students do not have water bottles. I'd like to put one water bottle in every one of my students' hands.
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
Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Black)
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Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Red)
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Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Blue)
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Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA - Great for Adults & Kids - Top Rack Dishwasher Safe - Fits in Bike Cage (Blue/Lime)
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Sports Squeeze Water Bottle Bulk Pack - 24 Bottles - 22 oz. BPA Free Easy Open Push/Pull Cap - Made in USA (Silver)
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Materials cost
$299.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$334.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$59.02
Total project goal
$393.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$393.47
4 Donors
-$328.47
Donations toward project cost
-$279.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$49.27
Matching donations from our partners
-$65.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$55.25
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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