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

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Positive Rewards and Motivation

Help me give my students some motivation to always try their best even when they feel challenged and ready to give up. Middle school students respond great to positive rewards especially food!

  • $352 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

Middle school is a tough transition for children. They are faced with so many new experiences and expectations, yet they are still young and trying to develop their own sense of self. My students respond well to positive praise and small rewards. They are eager to please and when they see that their work and their efforts are noted and valued they put forth even more effort. My students still love small incentives and they are so grateful for anything that they receive it is so nice to be able to treat them and with your help that makes it possible!

Ms. Dempsey Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood 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.

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Ridgewood, 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

65 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Stress Balls Squishy Fidget Toys: OleOletOy 32 Pack Stress Balls for Adults, Squishy Ball Sensory Toy with Autism, Classroom Prizes, Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $32.25 1 $32.25
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 2 $24.96
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 2 $19.52
60 Pcs Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Toys, Silicone Keychain Small Pop Bulk for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Easter Basket Goodie Bag Stuffer Christmas Birthday Valentine for Kids Student • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 - 1 oz Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.14 2 $18.28
KLT Mini Stress Balls Bulk - Squishy Toys 24 Pack - Sensory Toys for Autism - Stress Ball Fidget Toys - Anxiety Toys - Party Favor Goodie Bags Stuffer • Amazon Business $16.45 1 $16.45
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
80 Pcs Squishies, Mini Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Animal Squishies Squishy Fidget Toys, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Birthday Party Favors, and Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Shindel 50PCS Stretchy Wall Climbers, Sticky Wall Climbers Sticky Toy Fun Fidget Toys Classroom Prize Basket Egg Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81

Materials cost

$265.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$299.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.78

Total project goal

$351.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $351.88

2 Donors

-$347.47

Donations toward project cost

-$299.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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