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Mrs. Milianta-Laffin from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stem Challenges Need Supplies!

Help me give my students STEM Challenge supplies to finish this year strong.

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My Project

"Miss, your classroom is messy!" one student said recently. I know the student was just observing what they noticed, but messes are just part of life in STEM class. Also, I've recently run out of the supplies from my previous grant that kept us stocked with cleaning supplies and materials for our lessons -- so the mess is a bit more noticeable.

The Hawaiian proverb "Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike" guides our classroom work; it means, "one learns by doing." And in the doing, comes the mess.

But my unofficial mentor, Miss Frizzle, also said, "the magic is IN the mess." It’s not the messy classroom that bothers me, it's not having the supplies to clean up or to do our STEM challenge labs without paying out of my pocket that's so hard about this job.

This proposal is asking for basic cleaning supplies, and a variety of supplies to complete the STEM challenges I have planned for students this year, requiring bulk supplies like index cards, popsicle sticks, tape, string, marbles, and much more. Mahalo for reading and supporting teachers like me through the magical DonorsChoose.

Mrs. Milianta-Laffin Ilima Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Paper Hot Cup, 8 oz, 1,000 Count • Amazon Business $57.05 1 $57.05
Big Joe Super Pool Swim Noodles 18 Pack • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
AmazonCommercial 2-Ply White Adapt-a-Size Kitchen Paper Towels|Bulk|Adapt-a-size|Individually Wrapped|FSC Certified|140 Towels per Roll (30 Rolls)(11" x 6" Sheet) • Amazon Business $48.42 1 $48.42
Mini Hot Glue Gun Sticks 4 in. 0.27 in. Dia 200 Pack All Purpose Hot Melt Glue Sticks for Most Hot Melt Glue Gun Clear Hot Glue Adhesive Almost for All Materials for Kids Adults DIY Sealing Repairing • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Silver Duct Tape - 12 Roll Multi Pack - 30 Yards x 2 Inch - Strong, Flexible, Waterproof and Tear by Hand - Bulk Value for Home Use, Do-It-Yourself Projects and Repairs • Amazon Business $46.88 1 $46.88
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispensers, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 650 Inches (6122) (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
[300 Count - 12 oz.] White Paper Hot Coffee Cups • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Houseables Film Canisters with Caps, 35MM Empty Camera Reel Containers, White, 180 Pk, 8 OZ, 2" H, 1" W, Plastic, Films Developing Processing Tube, Roll Case, Small Accessories, Storage, Coins, Keys • Amazon Business $39.82 1 $39.82
RUBFAC 120 Balloons Assorted Color 12 Inches Rainbow Latex Balloons, 12 Bright Color Party Balloons for Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Party Supplies Arch Garland Decoration • Amazon Business $8.81 4 $35.24
Alka-Seltzer Original Effervescent Tablets, fast relief of headache, muscle aches, and body aches, 72 Count (Product packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $6.96 5 $34.80
Oxford 50EE Blank Index Cards, 5" x 8", White, 500 Cards (5 Packs of 100) (50) • Amazon Business $15.86 2 $31.72
Chuster Spaghetti Pasta Noodles | Enriched Noodle Pasta for Primavera, Carbonara, Pomodoro, Bolognese & Shrimp Scampi | Cooks in 10 Minutes! | Egg-Free, Low Sodium, Kosher Pareve | 12-Pack (16oz) Bulk • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Amazon Basics Freezer Gallon Bags, 90 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $9.86 3 $29.58
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards - 3x5 Inches (10 Packs of 100) • Amazon Business $7.21 4 $28.84
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Mini Marshmallows, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $5.49 5 $27.45
MediaPro Blank CD - Professional Grade Silver Thermal Lacquer CD-R - 100 Pack (Tape Wrap) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
JOOLA Training 3 Star Table Tennis Balls 12, 60, or 120 Pack - 40+mm Regulation Bulk Ping Pong Balls for Competition and Recreational Play - Fun as a Cat Toy - Indoor and Outdoor Compatible • Amazon Business $10.49 2 $20.98
Amazon Basics Sandwich Storage Bags, 300 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $10.04 2 $20.08
Berkley® Trilene® Big Game™, Clear, 10 Pound Test-1500 Yard • Amazon Business $6.68 3 $20.04
[300 Pack] Disposable White Uncoated Paper Plates, 9 Inch Large • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
300 Pcs Colorful Flexible Plastic Straws, BPA-Free Disposable Bendy Straws, 10.2" Long and 0.23'' Diameter • Amazon Business $9.59 2 $19.18
ForPro Embossed Foil Sheets 500S, Aluminum Foil, Pop-Up Dispenser, for Hair Color Application and Highlighting Services, Food Safe, 5” W x 10.75” L, 500 Count • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
SallyFashion 66 PCS Glass Marbles, 3 Sizes Assorted Colors Round Marbles Toy, Variety of Patterns Marbles Bulk for Kids Marble Games, DIY and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
150PCS 3ML Plastic Transfer Pipettes Eye Dropper, Disposable Essential Oils Pipettes Dropper Makeup Tool Science and Lab • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100Pcs Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Wooden Popsicle Craft Sticks Stick 6” Long x 3/4”Wide Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts，Home Art Projects, Classroom Art Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Officemate Premium #1 Paper Clips, 1,000 Paper Clips (10 Boxes of 100 Each) (99916) , Silver • Amazon Business $7.03 1 $7.03

Materials cost

$763.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.97

Total project goal

$986.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $986.46

1 Donor

-$986.46

Donations toward project cost

-$838.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.97

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