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Mrs. Hower from Lexington, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Environment To Learn

Help me give my students a portable AC unit, vacuum cleaner to keep our room clean, and treats for working so hard.

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My Project

Many of my children have limited exposure to anything outside of their neighborhoods. However, they are sponges just wanting to have the opportunity to soak up everything available on them. They are very inquisitive about the world and how things work. That is why we need to provide them with every opportunity available to help them learn about the world they live in, not just their neighborhoods. Every year the need to let children take responsibility for their own learning and to work cooperatively becomes more evident. I know you may think this is impossible for such young children. However, I can assure you that given the opportunity all children will be successful.

That is why I am asking for supplies to keeps us clean, cool, and ready to learn.

We need a vacuum cleaner to keep our room clean.

In Kindergarten we sit on rugs as well as the floor and cleanliness is a necessity. Our custodial staff is amazing but they are only human and could use a little extra help. We need a portable AC unit because our room reaches 85 degrees by the afternoon. We received new windows last year but they took our blinds away and the window do not open. Needless to say it gets hot and is hard to learn. My students are amazing and love to learn and work cooperatively. I would also like reward my students for their hard work with treats. These resources will help my students be able to thrive and grow. Thank you for helping us to finish out the year in a clean, cool and comfortable environment.

Mrs. Hower South Lexington Primary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Portable Air Conditioner - Rintuf 2022 14000 BTU Portable AC Unit, Cools Rooms up to 700 Sq.ft, Dehumidifier & Fan, with 24H Timer Remote Control Window Kit for Home Living Rooms Bedroom • Amazon Business $399.99 1 $399.99
Voweek Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 6 in 1 Lightweight Stick Vacuum with 3 Power Modes, LED Display, Powerful Vacuum Cleaner Up to 45min Runtime for Hardwood Floor Pet Hair Home Car • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
M&M Milk Chocolate Peanut Easter Candies Jar, 62 oz. (220-02344) • Quill.com $41.99 1 $41.99
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Quill.com $24.59 1 $24.59
Kar's Variety Trail Mix 1.75 oz. 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08361) • Staples $22.05 1 $22.05

Materials cost

$568.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$651.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.97

Total project goal

$766.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $766.46

3 Donors

-$663.91

Donations toward project cost

-$651.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$102.55

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