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Mrs. Matthews from Hartford, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Holiday Celebration Materials!

Help me give my students a fun holiday celebration to close out 2021!

$385 goal

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My Students

My students come from many different countries across the globe. They speak multiple languages and have some incredible life stories that I love to listen to as I learn about each of them. Their experiences are both incredible and harrowing, and yet we all come together in the same classroom to find comfort, education, a positive environment, and a unique learning experience.

What makes these students so special is that they come from around the world and all have something to teach each other, and they always have something to teach me.

Each year, I learn a great deal about my students and about the experiences they've had and the places they've been. In a world where new technology and traditional education is always at our fingertips, it's meaningful for me as a teacher to expose my students to special opportunities, unique trips, and a comfortable setting where learning is evident and expected, and all students remain engaged so that we can try new things and always remain successful. I hope to engage disengaged students by giving them reasons to come to school and get excited about learning!

My Project

We are celebrating the holidays this year and hoping to provide our students with some comfort and joy. Comfort and joy! Our entire team of grade 9 teachers is coming together to include all our students in a festive, fun, and inclusive way. We would like to build gingerbread houses, drink hot chocolate, and listen to holiday music together.

This project will bring some joy back into our lives during another stressful school year!

Not only are these activities fun but they will increase engagement, attendance, allow everyone to participate, and allow our students to just be kids and have fun!

Mrs. Matthews

Grades 9-12

Hartford Public High School

Hartford, CT

Connecticut

More than half of students from low‑income households

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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 reach 150 students.

2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Holiday Classic House Gingerbread Kit - 38.8oz - Wondershop™ • Target $9.99 20 $199.80

Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix, 41.4 Ounce (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $39.84 1 $39.84

Paper Cups, 150 Pack 8 Oz Paper Cups, White Paper Coffee Cups 8 Oz Disposable White Hot Coffee Paper Cups Paper, 8 Oz Disposable Water Paper Cups Paper Water Cups, Coffee Cups Paper Cups Water Cups • Amazon Business $16.65 2 $33.30

Swiss Miss Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Mix, 1.38 Ounce Envelopes, Count of 30, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $4.79 4 $19.16

Materials cost			$292.10
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.38
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$326.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$57.61
Total project goal			$384.09
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$384.09
1 Donor			-$163.24
Donations toward project cost			-$163.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$192.05
Match offer toward project cost			-$163.24
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.81
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$28.81
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Holiday Celebration Materials!

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.