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Ms. Hepke from Oak Park, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Calm in Education

Help me give my students noise canceling earmuffs, folders, laminating pouches, and other supplies.

  • $237 goal

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My Project

I am a dedicated special education social worker with experience supporting students who have diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional Impairments, Trauma, and Learning Disabilities, among others.

These tools will allow my students to become successful emotionally / socially and behaviorally at school.

Our school is always short on supplies -especially noise canceling headphones and sensory strips. Kids books about calming strategies are also a wonderful tool! Lamination sheets will help me keep the resources I have last longer.

I am to create a calm environment for my students to learn. Calm and relaxing strategies allow students to be at their best. Please help us support our kids to get the supplies they need.

Ms. Hepke Key Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. Hepke

Oak Park, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JaGely 8 Pieces Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Noise Canceling Earmuffs Kids Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Noise Reduction Sound Proof Earmuffs for Children Toddler • Amazon Business $47.69 1 $47.69
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size with Business Card Slot, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $36.35 1 $36.35
400 Pack 5.3 x 7.4 Inch Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil Clear Laminating Sheets Plastic Laminating Paper Hot Glossy Laminator Pouches Office Laminating Supplies for Letter Photo Card ID Badge • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Bouncyband Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion, Small, 10-3/4 Inches, Blue • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
60 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Strips - Textured Sensory Calming Stickers - Adhesive Anxiety Stress Relief Sticker - Tactile Rough Calm Strips for Desk Classroom Adults Teens Kids Fidget Toys School Supplies • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Ninja Life Hacks: Calm Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$166.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.49

Total project goal

$236.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $236.59

3 Donors

-$157.63

Donations toward project cost

-$136.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.39

match offer

-$76.31

Match offer toward project cost

-$64.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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 $0.00

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