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Ms. Algaba from Laurel, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chip Chip Hooray! It's Testing Day!

Help me give my students to get the energy the need to concentrate on the MCAP tests.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are unique in their diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and needs. Many of them come from different cultural and socio-economic environments, which means that some may face challenges that others don’t, such as inconsistent access to healthy food. For these students, having access to nutritious snacks during test time ensures they aren’t at a disadvantage when it comes to mental clarity or physical energy. When children are taking tests, their ability to focus, retain information, and perform well depends on many factors, including the nourishment they receive. One of the most crucial but often overlooked elements of test preparation and performance is having the right snacks.

The right snacks can have a profound impact on a child’s cognitive function and overall performance during a test.

Brain function requires energy, and glucose is the primary source of that energy. Snacks rich in healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats can keep glucose levels steady, preventing the dips in energy that lead to distractions or fatigue.

The main goal of providing snacks during test-taking is to optimize the students’ ability to focus, perform, and feel their best. It’s essential to eliminate any unnecessary distractions that could hinder their performance, such as hunger or fatigue. By ensuring that students have access to nutritious snacks, We aim to create an environment where they can work to the best of their abilities without the interruption of hunger or low energy levels.

Ms. Algaba Oaklands Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Laurel, MD 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

500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 15 $179.85
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Grab n' Go, Extra Cheesy, 6.75lb Case (36 Pouches) • Amazon Business $58.13 3 $174.39
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 4 $90.32

Materials cost

$444.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.63

Total project goal

$597.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.53

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 $597.53

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