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Mrs. Berntsen from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Positivity

Help me give my students products for the school store for their positive behavior!

  • $1,110 goal

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My Project

Students love earning points to shop for items at our school store! Our school store is in need of more incentives. Students are encouraged to show CARE (our school mantra) which exemplifies Collaboration, Achievement, Respect and Effort. Our school has a school-wide system that recognizes the positive behaviors of our students. Students can earn points in class and around our school as part of our PBIS system.

Our Students at 78 strive to please their teachers.

With our school store fully stocked with prizes that were chosen by the students, this will be more attainable. When learning happens Dojo points happen and then in return, they can cash in their Dojo points for these items we are requesting.

Mrs. Berntsen PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mrs. Berntsen

Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

600 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boao 12 Pieces Meditation Chime, Mindfulness Solo Hand Bell Classroom Chime Musical Percussion Instrument with Mallet Teacher Tools Reminder Bell for Prayer Yoga Music Classroom Sound Therapy Gift • Amazon Business $40.99 4 $163.96
X-Treme Smencils Cylinder - HB #2 Scented Pencils, 50 Count - Gifts for Kids, Classroom Rewards, Party Favors • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Kinetic Sand, 26-Piece Purple Play Sand Party Pack (Online Exclusive) for Party Favors, Goodie Bags and More, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $28.99 3 $86.97
Inflatable Pop Ball Its Mini Fidget Toys Bulk Goodie Bag Stuffers 20PCS 3D Stress Balls Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12 It Poppers Fidget Packs Keychain Autism Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $13.49 5 $67.45
100 Pcs Inspirational Pencils Color Changing Mood Pencils Motivational Pencils with Eraser Heat Activated Affirmation Wooden Pencils Class Reward for Kids (Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
100 Packs Bulk Earbuds Headphones Earphones Kids Colorful in Ear Earbuds Classroom Headphones Bulk Wired Ear Buds Earphones Bulk for Kids Adults Smartphones Laptop Classroom School Library • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Assorted Silly Straws Colorful Reusable Drinking Straws Twists Loop Straws Bendy Straws Fun Straws for Kids Birthday Carnivals Classroom, 10 Designs (180 Pcs) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Geyee 45 Pcs Bulk Prism Small Notepad Small Pocket Notepad Glitter Mini Notebooks for Kids Party Favors Spiral Notepads Tiny Notepad Memo School Prizes for Kids, Bag Stuffer, Gift (2.6 x 3.5 Inch) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
72PACK Pop Tubes, Pop Tube Sensory Fidget Toy Fidget Tubes for Children and Aldult Stress Anxiety Relief Toy DIY Learning Educational Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
PREXTEX 100 Pc Diecast Cars - Race Cars Toys for Kids - Toy Cars - Car Toys Bulk - Kids Car Toy - Bulk Toy Car - Race Car - Great for Party Favors, Easter Eggs Filler, Cake Toppers, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $27.71 1 $27.71
30 Pcs Kids Inspirational Coloring Book for Ages 4-10, Positive Quote Coloring Books for Kids Adult Coloring Books Bulk Stress Relieving Back to School Gifts • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
150 Packs Monkey noodles including: 4 sizes, 5 Packs Sizes of 30 X 1.1cm, 10 Packs Sizes of 24 X 0.8cm, 10 Packs Sizes of 22 X 0.7cm , 125 Pack Sizes of 18 X 0.5cm • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
Lot of 100pcs Random Shoe Charms for Clog Shoes Shoe Decoration Charms • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
SAY OUT 100 pcs Random Shoe Charms for Shoes Decoration Party Gifts • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, 100 Pcs Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles Stickers Pack for Kids Cute Stickers for School Students Laptop Kids Friendly (100 Pcs) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Stickers for Water Bottles, 102 Pack/PCS Cute Hydroflask Stickers, Waterproof Vsco Vinyl Aesthetic Computer Laptop Phone Stickers for Teens Kids Girls, Sticker Packs. • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$879.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.88

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$942.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.39

Total project goal

$1,109.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,109.25

10 Donors

-$980.05

Donations toward project cost

-$861.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.36

Matching donations from our partners

-$95.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$81.18

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.70

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