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

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Little Lives, Big Learning: Support Our Classroom's Small Animal Lab!

Help me give my students a hands-on experience in Agriculture Class by funding our Small Animal Lab which consists of rabbits, rats, hamsters, chinchillas, turtles, fish, bearded dragons, guinea pigs, and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Statham's classroom raised $694

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My Project

Hello everyone!

I’m excited to share that I’m the only Agricultural Education Teacher in our large City School District!

I teach 8th Grade Introduction to Agriculture and run after-school Animal Clubs for students in grades 6-8.

In my classroom, I have a small animal lab with rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, a turtle, chinchillas, hamsters, a bearded dragon, and rats. My students get hands-on experience with animal care, which helps them learn responsibility, teamwork, and even science concepts.

Having these animals in the classroom really enhances their learning experience. However, taking care of them can be expensive, and I often have to buy supplies myself. Your support would help us keep our animal lab running and make a difference for many students who have never interacted with animals before.

Please consider donating to my DonorsChoose project to help support our little lives and the big learning they inspire!

Thank you so much!

Best,

Emily Statham

Agricultural Education Teacher

Ms. Statham North Albany Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Small Pet Select- White Paper Bedding with Real Natural Lavender. Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Other Small Animals, 56L • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Tide Small Pet Select - Natural Paper Bedding with Real Marigold Buds, 56L • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Oxbow Essentials Adult Rabbit Food - All Natural Adult Rabbit Pellets - Veterinarian Recommended- Made with Timothy Hay - All Natural Bunny Food - Made in the USA with Oxbow Hay - 10 lb. • Amazon Business $18.92 4 $75.68
Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food - All Natural Adult Rat Food - Veterinarian Recommended- Made in the USA- Rich in Natural Vitamins & Minerals- No Artificial Ingredients- 3 lb. • Amazon Business $12.74 4 $50.96
Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food - All Natural Adult Guinea Pig Pellets- No Artificial Ingredients- Veterinarian Recommended- All Natural Vitamins & Minerals- Made in the USA - 25 lb. • Amazon Business $25.19 2 $50.38
Oxbow Animal Health Western Timothy Hay - All Natural Hay for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Hamsters & Gerbils - 90 oz. • Amazon Business $21.67 2 $43.34
Small Pet Select- Small Animal Pelleted Paper Bedding for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Other Small Animals, 20lb • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Oxbow Essentials Hamster Food and Gerbil Food - All Natural Hamster and Gerbil Food - 1 lb. • Amazon Business $5.59 4 $22.36
Fluker's 76044 Buffet Blend Adult Formula Bearded Dragon Formula, 7.5oz • Amazon Business $10.69 2 $21.38
Fluker's Bearded Dragon Medley Treat Food, 3.2-Ounce (72023) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$551.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$589.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.99

Total project goal

$693.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $693.25

3 Donors

-$484.12

Donations toward project cost

-$411.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.62

Matching donations from our partners

-$209.13

Match offers toward project cost

-$177.76

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.37

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