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

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Motivation to get Through to December

Help me give my students air freshener and the energy to continue the school year with chocolates that give the boost of motivation they need!

  • $200 goal

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My Project

Motivating students, especially those facing significant challenges, is essential in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. For my students, who attend a transfer school and have overcome various obstacles, small incentives like chocolates can make a significant impact.

Chocolates are not just treats; they are motivational tools that encourage participation, boost morale, and recognize effort.

The goals of this project are to boost student morale, promote a supportive classroom culture, and improve attendance and participation. By rewarding effort, even in small ways, students feel seen and valued, encouraging them to keep pushing forward. This approach helps build a sense of community where achievements, no matter how minor, are celebrated.

What makes my students special is their resilience, creativity, and sense of community. Despite facing personal and academic challenges, they show incredible determination and openness. They support each other, often acting as their own best advocates, which adds a unique and inspiring dynamic to the classroom. Their diverse backgrounds and shared commitment to overcoming adversity make them extraordinary.

In conclusion, chocolates are more than just treats; they symbolize recognition, encouragement, and support for a group of remarkable students. By incorporating this simple reward system, the aim is to create a motivational and positive learning environment that helps students persevere and succeed through the semester.

Ms. Nelu Abeywardena Voyages Preparatory - South Queens Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Nelu Abeywardena

Jamaica, 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

300 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snickers, Twix and MilkyWay Minis Milk Chocolate Candy Bars Bulk Variety Pack, 46.86 oz., 150 Pieces (459751) • Quill.com $27.99 2 $55.98
MARS Chocolate Favorites Minis Candy Bars, Assorted, 62.6 oz. (220-00016) • Quill.com $53.75 1 $53.75
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Quill.com $24.59 1 $24.59
Clorox Fraganzia Air Freshener Crystal Beads, Morning Sky Scent - Long Lasting Scented Bathroom Deodorizer, Odor Eliminator Fragrance - Closet, Room, Home or Car Air Freshener, 12 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.47 1 $3.47

Materials cost

$137.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.98

Total project goal

$199.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $199.84

1 Donor

-$99.92

Donations toward project cost

-$84.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.99

match offer

-$99.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.99

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 $0.00

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