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Mrs. Somma from Paterson, NJ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spring Time Essentials Needed

Help me give my students some care items for the spring and summer months!

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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

Spring is upon us. The weather is getting nicer, and the pollen will be in the air! Please help my classroom prepare.

The water bottles are needed because we were discussing ways to help the Earth.

One of the ways we discussed was to use reusable items. This will make them feel like they are doing something to help the Earth. They know, even as children, they have the power to make a difference. The water bottles will tie in with our lesson and will help the students stay hydrated, as the students will be outside more for recess.

Our school's mascot is a Bobcat, and we have a behavioral program called PAWS, so I thought the stickers would be a great touch of school spirit and a way for students to identify their water bottle.

The tissues will help us with the allergies that come with spring. Unfortunately, our district does not supply our classrooms with tissues. This is a necessity to get through the rest of the year!

Mrs. Somma Elementary School 7 Grades 3-5

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.

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Paterson, NJ 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

40 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Volhoply 18oz Insulated Water Bottle Bulk 8 Pack,Kids Stainless Steel Water Bottles with Straw Lid,Wide Mouth Reusable Metal Thermos Bottle,Double Wall Vacuum Sports Flask For Cold Drink(Navy,8 Set) • Amazon Business $55.09 5 $275.45
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $14.59 3 $43.77
Volhoply 18oz Insulated Water Bottle Bulk 4 Pack,Kids Stainless Steel Water Bottles with Straw Lid,Wide Mouth Reusable Metal Thermos Bottle,Double Wall Vacuum Sports Flask For Cold Drink(Navy,4 Set) • Amazon Business $30.39 1 $30.39
Paw Print Stickers 120 Pieces Cute Cartoon Cat Dog Animals Pack | Cool Colorful Deacls Graffiti Vinyl PVC Waterproof for Water Bottle Skateboard Luggage • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90

Materials cost

$355.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.97

Total project goal

$459.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.81

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 $459.81

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