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Mrs. Caffrey from Middletown, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Are a Piece of a Bigger Puzzle!

Help me give my students the materials needed to support their learning and social emotional support in the technical high school setting.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Caffrey's classroom raised $589

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My Project

I work in a technical high school that develops not only academic knowledge but also gives students the opportunity to learn a trade. This provides students who may not want to go to college an avenue to not only get a high school degree but gives them opportunities to get certified and go straight to work after high school.

I have noticed that students often do not have the right resources such as pencils and notebooks to be fully prepared for the learning required in school.

Having these materials accessible to them when they are needed will help them be able to work effectively in the classroom. The fidgets and chair help students with their anxiety, ADHD, and give them a chance to relax when they are feeling overwhelmed. These are some basic items that would really help day to day activities for students.

Mrs. Caffrey Vinal Technical High School Grades 9-12 Middletown, CT View local requests

More than a third 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners 10488-GY Soft Tufted Floor Rocker - Cushioned Ground Chair for Kids Teens and Adults Ages 3+; Great Gift for Reading, Gaming, Watching TV - Coal • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
School Grade Twin Pocket Folders - 100 Count • Teachers' School Supply $75.00 1 $75.00
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Folder Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Crazy Aaron's Hide Inside Thinking Putty - Flower Finds (3.2 Ounces) - Search for All The Hidden Pieces - Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $30.10 1 $30.10
Rolodex Pencil and Accessory Holder, Black Steel (1746466) • Quill.com $24.29 1 $24.29
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Black Marble (72936) • Amazon Business $20.19 1 $20.19
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty 4" Tin - Super Illusions Super Scarab - Multi-Color Putty, Soft Texture - Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Princess Pony - 4" Pink Sparkle Putty 2021 Trendsetter Edition (3.2 Ounces) - Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Crazy Aaron’s Comic Book Thinking Putty® • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Deflect-O Deflecto Desk Drawer Organizer, 14 x 9 x 1 in, Plastic, Black - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $10.94 1 $10.94

Materials cost

$445.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.21

Total project goal

$588.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $588.07

1 Donor

-$588.07

Donations toward project cost

-$499.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.21

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