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Mrs. Tulgestke from Muskegon, MI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the Day Successfully: Positive Behavior on the School Bus

Help me give my students hot chips and fidgets to reinforce and reward positive choices on the school bus, as well as a Fire tablet to help meet the needs of our special education population on the bus.

  • $197 goal

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My Project

My scholars are a creative and innovative group. My goal is to help them realize their potential by cultivating academic excellence and recognizing their strengths. While there have been many new challenges this school year as we navigate new ways of learning since the COVID-19 pandemic, my scholars are meeting these challenges with resilience, flexibility, and perseverance.

Almost 100% of our scholars arrive to school daily via the school bus.

The ride to school can set the tone for the whole school day ahead; it is important that scholars are POSITIVE, SAFE, and KIND on the school bus ride so that they arrive to school safe, affirmed, and ready to learn.

To help students begin the day ready to learn, I would like to implement a recognition system for my scholars who are POSITIVE, SAFE, and KIND on the school bus during their daily ride to and from school. During this time, scholars will be recognized by the bus drivers or bus aides (who ride along to support specific student needs) and get a certificate that shows they were POSITIVE, SAFE, and KIND. Additionally, they will be able to choose a small prize, such as hot chips, fidget balls, or other small trinkets, to keep along with their certificate. When they arrive to the classroom, we will recognize them whole-class for making POSITIVE, SAFE, and KIND choices on the bus. This will help scholars start their day with positive affirmation and ready to learn, as well as reinforce the kindness we hope to continue in the classroom.

Finally, I would like to provide a Fire tablet for a specific student with special needs to be able to use to help him tolerate the bus ride, communicate his needs, and meet IEP goals in independence and time management.

Mrs. Tulgestke Timberland Charter Academy 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 Mrs. Tulgestke

Muskegon, MI View local requests

Nearly all 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

400 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Fire 7 tablet (newest model) 7” display, read and watch, under $80 with 10-hour battery life, 32 GB, Black • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $16.56 3 $49.68
Play-Doh Bulk Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound Cans, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.76 1 $14.76
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$135.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.55

Total project goal

$196.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.98

4 Donors

-$136.00

Donations toward project cost

-$115.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.40

match offer

-$60.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.15

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 $0.00

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