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These incentives will create a positive, competitive atmosphere where students are motivated to participate and excel.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we can cultivate an environment where students feel recognized and encouraged for their hard work. 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They light up when they can explore, investigate, and care for living things. With your support, we can continue planting not only seeds in the soil but also a lifelong love of science, responsibility, and learning that will continue to grow long after Kindergarten.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/the-wonders-of-plants-in-kinder/10388709/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Fresno, CA","id":10388709,"title":"The Wonders of Plants in Kinder","schoolName":"Kepler Neighborhood School","numDonors":2,"costToComplete":134.45,"teacherId":9706807,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Katz"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"numStudents":940,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students Capri Sun juice pouches to support our RCA House celebrations, recognize student achievements, and strengthen our school community through positive, inclusive events.","totalPrice":170.73,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"Our students thrive when they feel valued, connected, and celebrated. 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Whether students are earning rewards for demonstrating positive character traits, participating in House challenges, or attending family and community events, these refreshments will help make each experience memorable and inclusive.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping us strengthen our school community through the RCA House system. Your generosity will encourage students to continue making positive choices, foster a sense of belonging, and create opportunities for every child to feel recognized and appreciated. Together, we can uplift our entire school community by celebrating student success and creating joyful moments that inspire learning, kindness, and connection.","proposalURL":"project/caprisun-juice-pouches-to-build-communit/10390613/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Stockton, CA","id":10390613,"title":"CapriSun Juice Pouches to Build Community and Celebrate Student Success","schoolName":"Manlio Silva Elementary School","numDonors":2,"costToComplete":47.20,"teacherId":10173270,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Sunshine Silva"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3019884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683161774047","numStudents":50,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks, cleaning supplies, seat cushions, and folders for a fun start to the school year!","totalPrice":677.08,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"The start of the school year can be stressful for both parents and kids. Kids are transitioning from being home in the summer, and having these seat cushions and snacks helps to ease some of that anxiety and provide comfort. Students get hungry as they get used the school schedule. We use lots of name tags as we get to know each others names, folders for their writing and work, and cleaning supplies for keeping our classroom tidy. Many of my students parents can't always afford to donate items to the classroom, and I try not to burden them with too many requests. The dry erase mats are used throughout the school year for using play doh, writing, and math activities. Your support will help us start the school year strong! 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Having a supply of quick, easy-to-distribute snacks allows me to meet an immediate basic need so students can return to learning with fewer disruptions. In many cases, providing a simple snack is the difference between preventing a potential behavior issue and having to manage one. 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Food establishes trust and comfort, opening the door for meaningful social-emotional work.\r\n\r\nWith your support, this project will stock our dedicated student care closet with a varied supply of shelf-stable, healthy snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, and pretzels. Having these items readily available means I can immediately offer a student the nourishment they need without delay or embarrassment. By taking care of their basic physical needs, we can help them return to their classrooms feeling re-energized, focused, and emotionally balanced. Your generosity directly feeds not just their bodies, but their ability to thrive both emotionally and academically. 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For the past several years, I have personally purchased the beverages for our soccer ball hydration station, affectionately known as our classroom mini refrigerator. This year, I am hoping DonorsChoose can help me continue this meaningful tradition.\r\n\r\nThe hydration station, is more than just a special treat. It is an important part of our classroom reward system that celebrates students who consistently work hard, complete their weekly academic responsibilities, and make positive choices. This weekly incentive gives students something to look forward to while reinforcing the values of perseverance, responsibility, and dedication.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom community. My students are incredibly grateful for every opportunity they receive, and they look forward to visiting the hydration station, at the end of each week. 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These incentives will create a positive, competitive atmosphere where students are motivated to participate and excel.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we can cultivate an environment where students feel recognized and encouraged for their hard work. Engaged students are more likely to succeed academically, and these rewards serve as a tangible way to acknowledge their efforts.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps provide the resources needed to transform learning into an inspiring, fun, and rewarding experience for each student in the classroom.","proposalURL":"project/prizes-and-rewards-to-increase-engagemen/10376322/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Fresno, CA","id":10376322,"title":"Prizes and Rewards to Increase Engagement for 2026-2027","schoolName":"Roosevelt High School","numDonors":4,"costToComplete":159.26,"teacherId":8047018,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Beaumont-Lamb"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811666_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y351&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736868800385","numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students classroom decor that creates a welcoming, inspiring place to learn.","totalPrice":437.54,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"My students are excited to learn and thrive in a classroom that is organized, welcoming, and engaging. 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They light up when they can explore, investigate, and care for living things. With your support, we can continue planting not only seeds in the soil but also a lifelong love of science, responsibility, and learning that will continue to grow long after Kindergarten.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/the-wonders-of-plants-in-kinder/10388709/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Fresno, CA","id":10388709,"title":"The Wonders of Plants in Kinder","schoolName":"Kepler Neighborhood School","numDonors":2,"costToComplete":134.45,"teacherId":9706807,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Katz"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"numStudents":940,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students Capri Sun juice pouches to support our RCA House celebrations, recognize student achievements, and strengthen our school community through positive, inclusive events.","totalPrice":170.73,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"Our students thrive when they feel valued, connected, and celebrated. As part of our RCA House program, we are building a positive school culture that encourages teamwork, leadership, kindness, and school pride. Small acts of recognition can have a lasting impact on student motivation and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are requesting Capri Sun juice pouches to support our RCA House events, student celebrations, school engagement activities, and school-wide community-building initiatives. These juice pouches will be shared during House competitions, recognition assemblies, incentive celebrations, service projects, and other events that bring students together in a positive and welcoming environment.\r\n\r\nThe Capri Sun juice pouches will help create a festive atmosphere where students can celebrate their accomplishments while building meaningful relationships with their peers and staff. Whether students are earning rewards for demonstrating positive character traits, participating in House challenges, or attending family and community events, these refreshments will help make each experience memorable and inclusive.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping us strengthen our school community through the RCA House system. Your generosity will encourage students to continue making positive choices, foster a sense of belonging, and create opportunities for every child to feel recognized and appreciated. Together, we can uplift our entire school community by celebrating student success and creating joyful moments that inspire learning, kindness, and connection.","proposalURL":"project/caprisun-juice-pouches-to-build-communit/10390613/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Stockton, CA","id":10390613,"title":"CapriSun Juice Pouches to Build Community and Celebrate Student Success","schoolName":"Manlio Silva Elementary School","numDonors":2,"costToComplete":47.20,"teacherId":10173270,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Sunshine Silva"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3019884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683161774047","numStudents":50,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks, cleaning supplies, seat cushions, and folders for a fun start to the school year!","totalPrice":677.08,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"The start of the school year can be stressful for both parents and kids. Kids are transitioning from being home in the summer, and having these seat cushions and snacks helps to ease some of that anxiety and provide comfort. Students get hungry as they get used the school schedule. We use lots of name tags as we get to know each others names, folders for their writing and work, and cleaning supplies for keeping our classroom tidy. Many of my students parents can't always afford to donate items to the classroom, and I try not to burden them with too many requests. The dry erase mats are used throughout the school year for using play doh, writing, and math activities. Your support will help us start the school year strong! ","proposalURL":"project/fresh-start/10399304/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10399304,"title":"Fresh Start","schoolName":"UCLA Community School","numDonors":6,"costToComplete":216.79,"teacherId":3019884,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Chávez"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3923320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757713447861","numStudents":100,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students access to a snack when they need it.","totalPrice":990.36,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Many of my students come to school hungry or go long periods without eating, which can significantly impact their ability to focus, regulate their emotions, and engage in learning. Having a supply of quick, easy-to-distribute snacks allows me to meet an immediate basic need so students can return to learning with fewer disruptions. In many cases, providing a simple snack is the difference between preventing a potential behavior issue and having to manage one. By ensuring students have access to a snack when they need it, I can help create a calmer, more supportive classroom environment where all students are better prepared to succeed academically and socially.","proposalURL":"project/small-snacks-big-impact/10406872/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Bronx, NY","id":10406872,"title":"Small Snacks, Big Impact","schoolName":"PS 333 Longwood Academy Discovery","numDonors":7,"costToComplete":330.31,"teacherId":3923320,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Vadi"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"numStudents":400,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students some nutritious snacks which would feed their hunger.","totalPrice":467.84,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I teach in the South Bronx. The children are always hungry. So these snacks will feed them and motivate them. I work in a title 1 school.\r\n I want them to be able to concentrate when they are in school. The school is comprised of minority children. They are struggling academically. I love them because they are God’s children. They are adorable yet they still act like adults. These snacks will ease their hunger. Help me give my children snacks so they can learn. They have so many struggles living in that impoverished neighborhood. ","proposalURL":"project/feed-my-south-bronx-kids/10420473/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"New York City, NY","id":10420473,"title":"Feed My South Bronx Kids","schoolName":"PS 53 Basheer Quisim","numDonors":5,"costToComplete":266.07,"teacherId":2776548,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Chang"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp307789_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533255813195","numStudents":160,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students their favorite snacks to help them survive the school day!","totalPrice":193.69,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Every day, students walk into my office for a variety of reasons. Some come to talk through a tough morning, others need a quiet moment to process big emotions, and many simply need a trusted adult to listen. As a school social worker, my goal is to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. However, I continuously run into a fundamental barrier that prevents our students from engaging in therapeutic support and academic instruction: intense, overwhelming hunger.\r\n\r\nIt is nearly impossible for a child to focus on coping strategies, regulate their emotions, or absorb a classroom lesson when their stomach is empty. Many of our students rely heavily on school meals as their main source of nutrition, but long gaps between breakfast and lunch, or late-afternoon energy crashes, often leave them unable to function at their best. When a student enters my space anxious, frustrated, or tearful, offering a quick, nutritious snack is often the essential first step in helping them feel grounded and cared for. Food establishes trust and comfort, opening the door for meaningful social-emotional work.\r\n\r\nWith your support, this project will stock our dedicated student care closet with a varied supply of shelf-stable, healthy snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, and pretzels. Having these items readily available means I can immediately offer a student the nourishment they need without delay or embarrassment. By taking care of their basic physical needs, we can help them return to their classrooms feeling re-energized, focused, and emotionally balanced. Your generosity directly feeds not just their bodies, but their ability to thrive both emotionally and academically. Thank you for investing in the well-being of our school community.","proposalURL":"project/snacks-for-emotional-regulation/10432097/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Dobbs Ferry, NY","id":10432097,"title":"Snacks for Emotional Regulation","schoolName":"Dr Kenneth B Clark Academy","numDonors":0,"costToComplete":193.69,"teacherId":307789,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Nagorny"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397491_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659620759202","numStudents":30,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a refreshing Friday reward and a soccer ball that inspires teamwork, friendship, and active play.","totalPrice":340.94,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I would love to keep our classroom hydration station filled with refreshing drinks for my students to enjoy on Fridays after they have successfully completed their weekly work. For the past several years, I have personally purchased the beverages for our soccer ball hydration station, affectionately known as our classroom mini refrigerator. This year, I am hoping DonorsChoose can help me continue this meaningful tradition.\r\n\r\nThe hydration station, is more than just a special treat. It is an important part of our classroom reward system that celebrates students who consistently work hard, complete their weekly academic responsibilities, and make positive choices. This weekly incentive gives students something to look forward to while reinforcing the values of perseverance, responsibility, and dedication.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom community. My students are incredibly grateful for every opportunity they receive, and they look forward to visiting the hydration station, at the end of each week. Having a variety of refreshing options, including water and juice, allows them to celebrate their accomplishments while staying hydrated and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us continue a tradition that recognizes effort, builds community, and reminds students that their hard work matters. Your kindness and support will help create a classroom where students feel valued, encouraged, and motivated to do their very best each day.","proposalURL":"project/score-big-with-our-soccer-ball-hydration/10445454/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"New York City, NY","id":10445454,"title":"Score Big With Our Soccer Ball Hydration Station!","schoolName":"PS 16 Wakefield School","numDonors":4,"costToComplete":83.29,"teacherId":8397491,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Faragi"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"numStudents":108,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks for the school year for the times they come to school on an empty stomach and cannot focus on school work because they are hungry. ","totalPrice":699.60,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I love my students and want them to have their needs met. There are times when students come to school on an empty stomach. If you support this project, I will offer these snacks to my students that need it. Students perform better in school when they are not hungry. I will let my students know that if they ever need brain fuel they can come to me and I will have a plethora of snacks for them. My classroom is a safe space for my students and this will be another way that I can provide the best for my students. 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Our students work hard, and having a small snack during the school day can make a big difference in their ability to stay focused, comfortable, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThe snacks in this project, such as cookies, chips, crackers, and other kid-friendly treats, will give students something to look forward to while helping them stay fueled throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe food containers will help us keep our snacks organized, fresh, and easy to distribute. Our students deserve to have the resources they need to feel their best and focus on learning. 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