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Mrs. Jennings from Salina, KS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Creativity: Yearbook Staff Oasis with Snacks and Productivity!

Help me give my students a dedicated workspace and snacks to fuel their creativity and productivity, ensuring they can focus and collaborate effectively to produce a high-quality yearbook.

  • 2 donors
  • $683 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The specific items we're requesting—a dedicated workspace and snacks—will significantly enhance the learning and productivity of our yearbook staff. A dedicated workspace provides a stable, organized environment where students can focus, collaborate, and immerse themselves in creative processes without distractions. This setting fosters a professional atmosphere, encouraging students to take ownership of their tasks and work efficiently. The inclusion of snacks ensures that students can maintain their energy and concentration levels during long work sessions, promoting sustained productivity and a positive working environment.

Our students are special because they bring a unique blend of talents, perspectives, and enthusiasm to the yearbook team.

Each student contributes their individual creativity and voice, resulting in a rich tapestry of content that truly represents our school community. Their dedication to capturing the moments that matter most is inspiring. Despite the challenges they may face, our students consistently demonstrate resilience, innovation, and a passion for storytelling. By supporting their efforts with a dedicated workspace and snacks, we are investing in their success and celebrating their unique contributions.

Our goals for this project are multifaceted. Firstly, we aim to create a high-quality yearbook that captures the essence of our school year, reflecting the diverse experiences and memories of our student body. Secondly, we want to provide our yearbook staff with valuable skills in journalism, design, and project management. This project also seeks to instill a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and pride in their work. By achieving these goals, we hope to produce a yearbook that not only serves as a cherished keepsake but also as a testament to the hard work and creativity of our students.

Mrs. Jennings
Grades 6-8
  • South Middle School
  • Salina, KS
  • 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

    This project will reach 25 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SMUG Standing Desk, 55x24 Inch Ergonomic Adjustable Height Electric Sit Stand Up Down Computer Table with Whole-Piece Desktop Board, Computer Workstation for Home Office, White(2 Packages) • Amazon Business $109.79 1 $109.79
AC Pacific Modern Industrial Metal Barstool with Bucket Back and 4 Leg Design, 24" Seat Bar Stools (Set of 2), Distressed White Finish • Amazon Business $78.75 1 $78.75
Healthy Snacks, Care Package 67 Count Premium Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings, – Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks • Amazon Business $44.75 1 $44.75
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
Assorted Bulk Chocolate Mix - Snickers, Kit Kat, Milky Way, Twix, Whoopers, Heath & More! By Candy Market (4 LB) • Amazon Business $38.78 1 $38.78
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bar Variety Pack, 1.3 oz., 48 Bars/Box (KEE05872) • Quill.com $29.99 1 $29.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Orville Redenbacher's Butter Popcorn Kernels 3.29 oz. 36/Box (GOV48060) • Staples $27.13 1 $27.13
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (42 Packs) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Keebler Sandwich Crackers, Single Serve Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (45 Packs) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (54 Bars) • Amazon Business $15.10 1 $15.10

Materials cost

$506.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$35.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$579.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.35

Total project goal

$682.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$682.32

1 Donor

-$454.88

Donations toward project cost

-$386.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.23

match offer

-$227.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$193.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.12

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