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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Houle from Springfield, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivating Middle School for MCAS

Help me give my students some stress relief and full bellies during the upcoming testing season!

  • $775 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

The students here have been working really hard this year to prepare themselves for the upcoming MCAS tests. With test anxiety and trouble focusing, your donations would go towards items that may help ease those worries.

The calming strips and motivating bracelets allow the students to take a moment to calm their brains and give themselves a pep talk before starting the next section of questions.

The snacks, mints, and water bottles will help them stay focused by making sure they are full and hydrated.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, if deficiency needs (food, water, security, etc.) aren't met, people can't perform to their highest potential. Your help will allow my students to meet their highest potential!

Ms. Houle Alfred G Zanetti Montessori School Grades 6-8

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 Ms. Houle

Springfield, MA 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

150 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 5 $234.95
50 Strong Bulk Water Bottles | 24 Pack Sports Bottle | 22 oz. BPA-Free Easy Open with Pull Top Cap | Made in USA | Reusable Plastic Water Bottles for Adults & Kids | Top Rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
50 Strong Bulk Water Bottles | 24 Pack Sports Bottle | 22 oz. BPA-Free Easy Open with Pull Top Cap | Made in USA | Reusable Plastic Water Bottles for Adults & Kids | Top Rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
50 Strong Bulk Water Bottles | 24 Pack Sports Bottle | 22 oz. BPA-Free Easy Open with Pull Top Cap | Made in USA | Reusable Plastic Water Bottles for Adults & Kids | Top Rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
60 Pieces Inspirational Rubber Bracelet Colored Motivational Quote Silicone Bracelets Bulk Gifts for Kids Men Women Students Party Supplies, 12 Styles • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mints Hard Candy Party Size 44.93 oz Bulk Candy Bag (WMW21524) • Staples $12.43 2 $24.86
QEERBSIN 20 PCS Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Colored Motivational Quote Rubber Wristbands • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 0.9 oz., 40/Box • Quill.com $19.59 1 $19.59
50 Pack Textured Anxiety Sensory Stickers, Breathing Feature Calm Strips for School Counselor Supplies, Reusable Fidget Stickers for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
50 Pieces Textured Anxiety Sensory Stickers, Breathing Feature Calm Strips for Anxiety and Stress, Reusable Fidget Stickers for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Superfruit Bulk Variety Pack, Great For School Lunches, Gluten Free, 0.8 Oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack Of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Great Valentines Day Gifts for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Life Savers Pep-O-Mint Mints, 44.93 oz.(MMM27625) • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99
50 Pcs Textured Anxiety Sensory Stickers, Breathing Feature Calm Strips for Anxiety and Stress, Reusable Fidget Stickers for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$619.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$658.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.22

Total project goal

$774.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$774.78

4 Donors

-$774.78

Donations toward project cost

-$658.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.22

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$0.00

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