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Ms. Spires from Miami, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Basic Vocational Skills

Help me give my students a microwave, pitchers, and table clothes that will assist my students in our vocational program.

  • $305 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach 17-22-year-old young adults with a variety of intellectual, physical, and sensory impairments in our high school's Transition Program. My students are learning the skills they will need to move on to the next step in their life. This is very different for each of them. Some will live independently, with a roommate, stay at home or continue to live in a group home or facility. No matter their living arrangements they need the skills to contribute to their daily living environment.

All of my students look forward to some kind of independence and a way to contribute to society.

During the school week, we use our learned skills to cook, clean within the class and around the school. We attend weekly Community Based Instruction, where we assist a business in their daily tasks. This provides our kids with the ability to learn new skills and work with others in the community. We also practice interviewing skills, job applications, cooking, cleaning, money, time, and functional writing skills.

My Project

My students are learning basic daily living skills as well as vocational skills. I teach students who are Intellectually disabled the transitional skills they will need for independent living. We have a kitchen in our class that allows the students to learn basic cooking and cleaning skills. Therefore, we are requesting for such items as a microwave, pitchers, and tablecloths.

My students are eager to be independent and learning how to use basic kitchen appliances will enable them to do this.

The students get a sense of fulfillment when doing things for themselves and learning these skills in a safe place like our class allows for mistakes and also great successes.

Ms. Spires Miami Southridge Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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Miami, FL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Oven with Smart Sensor Easy Clean Interior, ECO Mode and Sound On-Off, 1.2 Cu. ft, Black Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $127.99 1 $127.99
Rubbermaid Pitcher, 2 Quart, Blue FG306509PERI • Amazon Business $16.53 2 $33.06
Pulp Fiber Coffee Carrier, 4 Cup Carry Holder for Hot and Cold Drinks (60 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
sancua Round Tablecloth - 60 Inch - Water Resistant Spill Proof Washable Polyester Table Cloth Decorative Fabric Table Cover for Dining Table, Buffet Parties and Camping, Black • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
SIMPLETaste Milk Frother Handheld Battery Operated Electric Foam Maker, Drink Mixer with Stainless Steel Whisk and Stand for Cappuccino, Bulletproof Coffee, Latte, Gray • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
Tovolo Vented Collapsible Microwave Splatter Proof Food Plate Cover with Easy Grip Handle Dishwasher-Safe, BPA-Free Silicone & Plastic, 10.5" Round, 10.5 inch, Charcoal • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Microwave Splatter Cover,Microwave Cover for Food,Microwave Plate Cover Microwave Splatter Guard,Anti-Splatter with Steam Vents,11.8 Inches • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07

Materials cost

$225.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.69

Total project goal

$304.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $304.62

2 Donors

-$150.10

Donations toward project cost

-$131.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.76

match offer

-$150.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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