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Ms. Pallas from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivating Middle Schoolers

Help me give my students tools to increase our engagement and motivation in class.

  • $251 goal

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My Project

Motivation is a powerful tool. As we support students in developing their intrinsic motivation, external tools can help support and encourage students to bring their best efforts each day.

Our number one goal is to bring the FUN into our classroom community!

Stickers and mechanical pencils will help increase engagement by rewarding students as we engage in some healthy in-class competition, play games, and acknowledge outstanding progress & efforts. UNO will give us a fun brain-break and build community. Snacks are are always kept at the ready so kids can focus on learning, not a hungry stomach. And as we continue to lean into a digital learning experience - and all of the exciting platforms it has to offer - we need a reliable charging station to make sure our devices are ready for learning each morning.

Ms. Pallas Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Pallas

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

75 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kellogg's SCOOBY-DOO! Baked Graham Cracker Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Snack Crackers, Cinnamon (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $21.73 1 $21.73
iPhone Charger 5Pack 6FT MFi Certified Lightning Cable Fast Charging Cords Apple Charger Compatible with iPhone 14 13 12 11 XS XR X Pro Max Mini 8 7 6S 6 Plus 5S SE iPad iPod AirPods • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip, 58 Count - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Anker USB C to HDMI Adapter (4K@60Hz), 310 USB-C Adapter (4K HDMI), Aluminum, Portable, for MacBook Pro, Air, iPad Pro, Pixelbook, XPS, Galaxy, and More • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
1500 Pieces Happy Smile Face Decal Small Happy Face Decal Mini Motivational Stickers Colorful Incentive Stickers Behavior Chart Stickers for Student (Assorted Color, 1 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
USB Charger USB Wall Charger with Rapid Charging Auto Detect Technology Safety Guaranteed 10-Port Family-Sized Smart USB Ports for Multiple Devices Smart Phone Tablet Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $13.76 1 $13.76
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (54 Bars) • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
Tootsie Roll Charms Mini Pops - 4.5 lb Bag of Individually Wrapped Fruity Hard Candy Lollipops in 18 Fun Flavors - Peanut and Gluten Free, 400 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Betty Crocker Mickey & Friends Fruit Flavored Snacks, Treat Pouches, Value Pack, 22 ct • Amazon Business $5.48 2 $10.96
Teacher Created Resources Brights 4Ever Smiley Faces Stickers • Amazon Business $4.69 2 $9.38
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count Pack, Bulk Mechanical Pencils for School or Office Supplies • Amazon Business $6.62 1 $6.62
Mattel Games UNO All Wild Card Game with 112 Cards, Gift for Kid, Family & Adult Game Night for Players 7 Years & Older • Amazon Business $6.56 1 $6.56
Mattel Uno Flip • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90

Materials cost

$180.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.58

Total project goal

$250.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.53

3 Donors

-$125.26

Donations toward project cost

-$106.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.79

match offer

-$125.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.79

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