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Ms. Kelnhofer from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the Year off Right

My students need prizes such as the bracelets, rings, pencils, pencil sharpeners, mini notebooks, stamps, and toy assortments to work towards incentives. We need the pens and Expo markers to complete work in our small groups.

  • $396 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 Students

Our school is dedicated to preparing our students to be successful socially, emotionally, and academically both now and in the future. We believe that through our commitment to learning, collaboration with families and the community, and collaboration amongst educators that we are preparing our students to become the next generation of leaders.

As a special education teacher, I strive to help my students become active learners within their classroom community.

I want them to succeed alongside their peers and become independent thinkers. I work alongside teachers in different grade levels. By working together we create an environment where every student can reach his or her potential.

My Project

When we start our next school year, our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) team is going to really work on promoting a positive school atmosphere. Students who demonstrate our school rules, being safe, being respectful, and being responsible, can earn tickets from any staff member in our building. Students in K to 2 can enter their tickets into a school-wide raffle, and students in 3 - 5 can use theirs to pick items from a school store. During our welcome back week activities with students, we want to make sure that we have incentives that appeal to the kids.

By donating to my project, you will help us reward our students who help make our school have a positive environment to learn.

We chose prizes that the students are really excited about trying to earn, such as emoji items, squish balls, stamps, slap bracelets, mechanical pencils, and pens. Each student at our school will be given a chance to earn something. This variety will also get students in grades K3 through 5th something to choose from!

The other big items, such as the Flair pens, glue sticks, and Expo dry erase markers will be used during small group activities in the 4th and 5th grade classrooms that I go in to teach my special education students. Whenever they get to use the dry erase boards or do their writing in fun colors, they get more excited about their learning.

Ms. Kelnhofer Forest Home Avenue School Grades 3-5

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. Kelnhofer

Milwaukee, WI 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

700 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo 80001 Low Odor Chisel Point Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Alcohol-Based Ink, Designed for Whiteboards, Glass and Most Non-Porous Surfaces, Black, 12 Units per Box, Pack of 6 Boxes, 72 Markers Total • Amazon Business $39.47 1 $39.47
Expo 81045 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 2 Blister Packs with 16 Markers, Total of 32 Markers • Amazon Business $24.23 1 $24.23
DG Collection (5lb Box Approx. 200-250 pens) Assorted Misprint Retractable Ballpoint Pens Office Ink Pen Supplies Big Bulk Lot • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amy & Benton 120PCS Carnival Prizes for Kids Birthday Party Favors Prizes Box Toy Assortment for Classroom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
I Premium Party Favor Toy Assortment In Big 120 Pack. Party Favors For Kids. Birthday Party, Classroom Rewards, Carnival, Prizes, Pinata Filler, Bulk Toys, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
WATINC Random 40 Pcs Cute Animal Mochi Squishy, Kawaii Mini Soft Squeeze Toy,Fidget Hand Toy for Kids Gift,Stress Relief,Decoration, 40 Pack • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Geddes Incentive Pencils, Various Phrases for Kids, Set of 144 (64244) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Neliblu Emoji Party Favors Emoticon Smiley Happy Face 1" Rubber Rings 60 Rings per Unit • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
100 Pieces Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-ink Stamps (50 DIFFERENT Designs, Plastic Stamps, Emoji Stampers, Dinosaur Stampers, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Easter Egg Stuffers, Party Favor, Teacher Stamps • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
FUN LITTLE TOYS 72 PCs Slap Bracelets Toy Party Favor Pack With Colorful Hearts Emoji Animal Print Design Retro Slap Bands for Birthday Parties, Kids Prizes ,Stocking Stuffers, Pinata Fillers • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Fun Express Assorted Sticky Stretchy Toys (100 Piece/Unit) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
3" Spiral Notebook Assortment, Party Favors, 72 pack • Amazon Business $11.16 1 $11.16
OHill 48 Pack Mixed Emoji Wristband Bracelets for Birthday Party Supplies Favors Prize Rewards • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
Gamie Mini Playing Cards (Pack of 20 Decks) | Poker Cards | Miniature 1.5” Card Set | Small Casino Game Cards for Kids, and adults| Great Novelty Gift/Party Favor for boys and girls/Decoration Idea • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Bulk Plastic Pencil Sharpener Assortment (72 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.56 1 $8.56
Paper Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm, HB #2, Yellow, 36 Count • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
BIC Xtra-Life Mechanical Pencil, 0.7 mm, 40-Count • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23

Materials cost

$301.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.32

Total project goal

$395.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $395.47

2 Donors

-$222.74

Donations toward project cost

-$189.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.41

match offer

-$172.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.91

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