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Ms. Telson from Washington, DC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel and Fun to Help Us Learn

My students need snacks in the morning to help fuel their learning and some new centers materials to ensure they can enjoy their learning to it's fullest.

  • $310 goal

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My Students

I work at an all girls, Title I school in SE, DC. At our school, we strive at all times to be excellent. These girls never let me down.

At just 4 years old, my students manage to make me laugh, smile and beam with pride every single day.

This school year, my students are in need of snacks to support their learning and some new materials for centers. These materials will help ensure my students have the best chance of success every day!

My Project

This year, my school decided to cut morning snack for early childhood students in an effort to save some money. While students are still provided with free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, they have gotten used to morning snack and need the energy to fuel their learning throughout the morning. Parents have been bringing in snacks for students, but we want to ensure that we will have enough every day. This project will help supplement the snacks we have received from parents and will hopefully last us at least through December, if not longer.

While the snacks will help fuel their learning, new centers materials will provide them with opportunities to play while they learn.

We are seeking new floor puzzles and play sand for centers. Puzzles will help students build their concentration and problem solving skills. Students also feel an immense sense of accomplishment the first time they finish a puzzle themselves. Play sand is the main component of our sensory table. Students can explore letters, numbers, shapes, animals and other curriculum materials all buried in the sand. Students can spend hours play and exploring at the sensory table. This project will help to ensure that students have enough sand to explore for the whole school year.

Ms. Telson Excel Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VS318 - Clean Sand - 25-Lb. Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 2 $45.98
Quaker Chewy Granola Bar Variety Pack 60 Count (220-00434) • Quill.com $17.84 2 $35.68
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, 1.5 oz. Bags, 72 Bags/Box • Quill.com $29.74 1 $29.74
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, & Strawberry, 48/Case • Quill.com $25.49 1 $25.49
Honey Maid Lil' Squares Honey Graham Crackers, 1.06 oz. Bags, 72 Bags/Carton (MOZ001932000166) • Quill.com $24.64 1 $24.64
Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Granola Bars, 49 Count (220-00457) • Quill.com $16.14 1 $16.14
FK213 - Fairy Tale Castle Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
FK282 - Numbers Photo Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
FK281 - Alphabet Photo Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$216.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.39

Total project goal

$309.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.28

1 Donor

-$153.32

Donations toward project cost

-$132.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.75

match offer

-$153.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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