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Ms. Hilary from Glendale, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Craymond Move Out of His Mother's House!

Help me give my students a tank set up for our beloved crayfish friend.

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My Project

Everyone loves Craymond, except his mother Clawdia. Unlike another favorite mother-son duo, Clawdia is ready to cut the apron strings. Clawdia and Craymond are aquatic blue crayfish who live in our classroom. Crayfish can become very territorial. In fact, Craymond was a happy surprise. Originally, Clawdia was a gal on her own lavishing in the love and attention from her new friends. Before she settled into her new classroom home, she had laid eggs to a large group of baby crayfish. It was thought that her babies all had found homes in other tanks until one day before Thanksgiving break, we started our Circle Time with a tiny little crayfish staring back at us. Somehow this determined soul found a way to hide for three months before making his big reveal to the room.

Now, we need to help Craymond move out before tragedy falls upon our room.

Craymond has gotten so big that Clawdia now sees him as a threat to her territory. When stressed, crayfish can fight or have issues with molting. It may result in the loss of one or both of our friends. My class is humbly asking that you help us acquire a new tank set up, so that Craymond and Clawdia can be comfortable and continue their loved existence in our room.

Instructional-wise, Clawdia and Craymond have been the star of many activities: the students have read their favorite stories to them, there have been several art pieces created about them, and some friends have even used them to help manage big feelings. Coming up in the year is our pet study, where they will be the main stars of several activities.

Our classroom thanks you for your consideration. Your donation helps us continue our relationship with our aquatic friends.

Ms. Hilary Mosaic Pre-K Center Grades PreK-2

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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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Glendale, NY 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

12 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit with LED Lighting 10 Gallon Fish Tank • Amazon Business $106.69 1 $106.69
Aqua Natural Gold Pearl 20lb Gravel Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums 2-4mm • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Penn-Plax Deco-Replicas Tree Trunk with Shelf Mushrooms Aquarium Decoration – Safe for Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Tanks – Medium • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
SunGrow Shrimp Balls, Calcium-Rich Balls, Successful Shedding, Increase Survival Rate, Impart Vibrance, Cool Décor with Wellness Benefits • Amazon Business $6.24 1 $6.24

Materials cost

$156.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.31

Total project goal

$222.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $222.07

4 Donors

-$220.31

Donations toward project cost

-$188.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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