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Ms. Kalei from Makawao, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Filling Stomachs and Minds

Help me give my students the nutrition to fill their tummies and the academic stimulation to fill their minds.

  • $1,225 goal

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My Project

Expecting students to make consistent academic progress in this instant-gratification, social media, fast-paced society is a very tall order.

Throw in the pangs of hunger and the lack of academic motivation present in most teenage students and you have a classroom disaster just waiting to happen.

However, teachers should not simply wait for a classroom disaster to errupt when providing some nutritional snacks, some engaging lessons, and a few fidget tools can be all that is needed to fill the stomachs and minds of these students allowing them to strive towards their academic potential.

Ms. Kalei Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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. Kalei

Makawao, HI View local requests

More than half 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

130 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KICK BANDS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Chair Bands for Kids 12-Pack - Kickbands Bouncy ADHD Band for Classroom Chairs & Desks - Solace Sensory Kickband (BLUE) • Amazon Business $29.99 14 $419.86
Assorted Chips | Potato Chips, Pretzels, Popcorn, And Healthy Snacks | Packs | Chips Variety Pack | 35 Different Chips Individual Bags | Niro Assortment | Receive 35 Bags Selected From The Picture • Amazon Business $46.90 2 $93.80
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults Kids Students - 60 Count Sweet and Salty - Inmates Soldiers Men Women - College Care Package Gift Basket - Birthday Treats - Office Snacks - Snack Packs by The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $38.95 2 $77.90
Fidget Toys (10 PCS, 5 Colors) - Marble and Mesh Fidgets Toy,Relieves Stress Toys for Kids Boy Girl with ADHD ADD OCD Autism Anxiety • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Silent Stress Reducer Ring • Amazon Business $6.99 7 $48.93
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Gluten Free, 0.65 Ounce (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $16.06 3 $48.18
Veratify - Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack - Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings - Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks (Care Package 66 Count) • Amazon Business $42.79 1 $42.79
Times Tables Tricks: For Visual and Hands-On Learners • Amazon Business $11.08 3 $33.24
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Superfruit Bulk Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
What will happen to my Special Needs Child when I am gone: A Detailed Guide to Secure Your Child's Emotional and Financial Future • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Memorize in Minutes: The Times Tables, Teaching Manual • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
? WORD TEASERS Riddles - Riddle Game for Kids, Teens & Adults - Fun & Funny Brain Teaser Puzzles - Great Card Game for Kids/Fun Travel Game - 150 Riddle Cards • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
? WORD TEASERS Misconceptions Conversation Starters - Fun Trivia Cards for Kids & Adults - Misconceptions Game for Game Night - Family Trivia Cards - 150 Trivia Question Cards • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
? WORD TEASERS Random Topic Conversation Starters - Fun Trivia Cards for Families, Couples, Kids, Parties & Travel - Flashcards - 150 Questions (Urban Legends) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
The School of Mindfulness- Mindfulness Game for Kids: Mindful Talk Cards for Children and Parents- for Authentic and Meaningful Conversations… • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$954.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,040.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.64

Total project goal

$1,224.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,224.26

1 Donor

-$558.38

Donations toward project cost

-$558.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$567.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$482.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$98.54

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 $0.00

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