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Ms. Sands from La Mesa, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fix the Mix

Help me give my students replacement items that we need to for cooking. During the year, some of equipment becomes damaged due to heavy usage.

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My Students

The students I have the opportunity to work with are creative, innovative, enthusiastic young people who are known to thank their teachers every is glee day when they leave classrooms. There are over 1,100 students on campus in grades four through eight. The school has blossomed as the result of a visionary principal, active parent community, and thriving arts foundation. As a result, there is a lottery and waitlist for new enrollees.

This school is well known for its wide range of elective arts courses, passionate teachers, and inspired students.

Students have opportunities to take classes like Culinary, Theater, Dance, Film Studies, Ensemble, Encore, Keyboards, Concert Band, Orchestra, 3D Art, and Fine Art just to name a few. They can also get involved in a Community Action Team elective course or be a part of ASB, Media, or Yearbook. The students are noticeably vibrant and open-minded.

My Project

The equipment in our kitchen gets heavy duty usage. When 140 students use the same equipment every day, you can be sure the wear and tear takes a toll. As a result, we are in need of new equipment to replace broken machines, whisks, towels, etc.

The funds in the culinary budget are earmarked for food ingredients; however, there is little money available for replacements of much needed items.

For example, we only have two working hand mixers at this point in the year. Help us restock our broken equipment that is used on a daily basis.

Ms. Sands La Mesa Arts Academy Grades 6-8

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

150 students impacted 20donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hand Mixer Electric, 450W Kitchen Mixers with Scale Cup Storage Case , Turbo Boost / Self-Control Speed + 5 Speed + Eject Button + 5 Stainless Steel Accessories , For Easy Whipping Dough ,Cream ,Cake • Amazon Business $33.80 4 $135.20
Stainless Steel Baking Sheet Tray Cooling Rack with Silicone Baking Mat Set, Cookie Pan with Cooling Rack, Set of 9 (3 Sheets + 3 Racks + 3 Mats), Non Toxic, Heavy Duty & Easy Clean • Amazon Business $32.98 4 $131.92
Sunny zzzZZ 24 Pack Kitchen Towels (Aquamarine, 10 x 20 Inch) - Does Not Shed Fluff - No Odor Reusable Dish Towels, Premium Dish Cloths, Super Absorbent Coral Fleece Cleaning Towels • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set (3-Piece, Microwave and Oven Safe),Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Glad Mixing Bowls with Pour Spout, Set of 3 | Nesting Design Saves Space | Non-Slip, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe | Kitchen Cooking and Baking Supplies, White • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
AmazonCommercial Stainless Steel Whisk Set, 8", 10", and 12", Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $8.78 1 $8.78
Swing-A-Way Comfort Grip Jar Opener, Black, 7.5-Inch • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Farberware - 78892-10 Farberware Plastic Cutting Board, 11-inch by 14-inch, White • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87

Materials cost

$431.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.59

Total project goal

$597.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.26

17 Donors

-$583.14

Donations toward project cost

-$507.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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