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Mrs. Mekelburg from Sparks, NV is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Little Pep for the Pupils

Help me give my students incentives to motivate them to finish the year strong.

  • 2 donors
  • $956 still needed

expires Jul 21

  • 2 donors
  • $956 still needed
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I work in a Title 1 school and have really sweet students. These kids are still reeling from COVID and lacking on stamina. Help me sweeten the work for them with incentives and prize box rewards they can work for and earn with increased independence and effort. I know they can do it.

All they need is more positive encouragement.

These prizes, rewards, hands on learning tools and classroom incentives will increase production from students and allow me time to spend with struggling students who need a little extra attention to be successful.

Mrs. Mekelburg will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by July 21.

Mrs. Mekelburg Alice Maxwell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Sparks, NV View local requests

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

36 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bouncy Bands for School Desks • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 14 $238.84
Zhehao 48 Pieces LCD Writing Tablet Doodle Pads Bulk for Kids 8.5 Inch LCD Drawing Board Colorful Doodle Board Reusable Erasable Painting Pads Learning Toy for 3-10 Years Old (Blue,red,Green,Pink) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Really Good Stuff Giant Magnetic Base Ten Set • Amazon Business $68.24 1 $68.24
Really Good Stuff Mini Place Value Flip Charts - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $66.71 1 $66.71
Ashley Productions Plastic Hanging Confetti Pattern Storage Bag, 10.5" x 12.5", Multicolored, 6 Per Pack, 2 Packs (ASH10566-2) • Quill.com $27.74 2 $55.48
Ninja Life Hacks Self Awareness 8 Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Frustrated Ninja, Nervous Ninja, Jealous Ninja, Growth Mindset Ninja, Forgetful Ninja, ... Emotionally Intelligent Ninja, Memory Ninja) • Amazon Business $42.78 1 $42.78
Really Good Stuff EZread Plastic Magnetic Letters Kit - Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-3 • Amazon Business $39.66 1 $39.66
Skylety 60 Pack Mini Plush Animals for Christmas 30 Styles Bulk Mini Stuffed Animals Plush Toy Small Stuffed Keychain Cute Assortment for Carnival Prizes, Party Favor, Kindergarten Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Learning Resources Double-Sided Magnetic Money • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
1200+ PCS Party Favors for Kids Fidget Toys Bulk, Treasure Box Prizes for Kids Classroom Birthday Gifts Bulk Toys Goodie Bags Stuffers Party Supplies • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Really Good Stuff Carpet Mark-Its – 36 Pack–Line-Up Helpers – Carpet Markers for the Classroom – Numbered Spot Markers and Labels – 4" Carpet Dots for Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $30.31 1 $30.31
Ticonderoga Neon Pencils, 2 Pre-Sharpened Wood Pencils with Erasers, 18-Count, 13018 (Pack of 6, 108 Count Total) • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
Learning Resources City Engineering & Design Building Set (LER2843) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Set (LER9461) • Quill.com $19.05 1 $19.05
Learning Resources - Pop For Sight Words Game • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Stickers Reusable Sensory Strips Adhesive Textured Strips Toys Stress Anxiety Relief Items for Adult Teen Classroom Desk Office Fidget Supplies (Animals) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Hooks - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$838.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$883.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.86

Total project goal

$1,039.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,039.07

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$50.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $955.25

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