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Mrs. Melissa Smith from Spooner, WI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Into the New Year

Help me give my students STEM supplies to help us create and design all year!

  • $528 goal

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My Project

My students are always ready to try something new and because of that, I want to be a better teacher every day. Throughout the year I am teaching ten sections of STEM classes at four different grade levels in our middle school. My classes are STEM, Robotics, Digital Applications, and Pre-engineering design. I am loving all the unique learning that is happening. My classes have been filled with robotics, designing, planning, creating, building, critical thinking and so much more!

Design is a universal language where students can be as creative as they would like.

I want my students to be able to take designing as far as they want to.

Resin, gloves, Cricut mats, 3D print removers, and 3D print spray will be used in my 8th grade Fab Lab classes where they do free choice engineering design.

The hot glue, craft sticks, duct tape, cardboard scissors, cups, batteries, cotton balls, and rubber bands will be used in my 5th grade STEM classes to create STEM prototypes for challenges like zipline, mini golf, and roller coasters. My 5th grade students also get MakerSpace where they get to choose a station to work at and what to create and design. 6th and 7th grade also use these materials on their MakerSpace days.

My 6th grade students will also use the batteries in our WeDo robots.

Our school includes over sixty percent free or reduced-price lunch recipients. Together our community, parents, and staff work to get us everything we need. I am so grateful to have wonderful people like you also partnering with us to help get our students everything they so deserve.

Mrs. Melissa Smith Spooner Middle School Grades 6-8

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Spooner, WI 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

120 students impacted 27donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pack Silver Duct Tape Bulk 2 inch Duct Tape Heavy Duty 60 Yards Each,Strong No Residue All-Weather Duct Tape, Tear by Hand, Multi-Use for Indoor & Outdoor Repairs, Industrial, Professional Use • Amazon Business $59.00 1 $59.00
[1000 Count] Jumbo 6 Inch Wooden Multi-Purpose Popsicle Sticks,Craft, ICES, Ice Cream, Wax, Waxing, Tongue Depressor Wood Sticks • Amazon Business $24.74 2 $49.48
Colorations 1000CS Regular Colored Wood Craft Sticks Popsicle Sticks, 1000 Pieces,4-1/2: x 3/8" Each • Amazon Business $21.44 2 $42.88
16oz Premium Clear Epoxy Resin Kit Casting and Coating for River Table Tops, Art Casting Resin,Jewelry Projects, DIY,Tumbler Crafts, Molds, Art Painting, Easy Mix 1:1 Ratio, Christmas DIY Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Scissors, Heavy Dudy Craft Scissors Japanese Stainless Steel Blade, Made in JAPAN, Blue (2 Pcs Set) • Amazon Business $31.80 1 $31.80
Premium 3D Print Removal Tool Kit - Durable 3D Printer Tools with Sturdy Comfort Grips, Sharp and Hardened Blades for Easy Separation of Prints, Knife and Spatula Set of 2 - Enhanced Version • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
AdTech 220-345-5 Hot Glue, 4 Inch Mini Size, Clear, 550 Sticks, Count • Amazon Business $27.32 1 $27.32
AdTech 220-145-5 4" Full Size Hot Glue Sticks, 4 inch, Clear • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Magigoo MO2016 All-in-One 3D Printer Adhesive Glue, Reduces Warping for ABS, PLA, PETG, Hips and TPU Filament on Glass, Flex Plate, PEI, Buildtak, Kapton 50ml, 1.69 fl. oz. • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
HTVRONT Standard Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut, 6 Pack Cutting Mat 12x12 for Cricut Explore Air 2/Air/One/Maker， Standard Adhesive Sticky Quilting Cutting Mats Replacement Accessories for Cricut • Amazon Business $15.73 1 $15.73
Natural Wood Craft Sticks, 4.25 Inch Popsicle Sticks for Ice Cream, Crafts, Waxing, Art Projects & Party Food Labels (1,000 Sticks) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
RACETOP [3 oz 500 pack] Disposable Paper Ideal Bathroom Cups, Small Mouthwash Cups, Bath Paper Cups , Mouthwash (3oz 500count) (500) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $13.43 1 $13.43
ForPro Disposable Nitrile Gloves, Chemical Resistant, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Non-Sterile, Food Safe, 4 Mil, Black, X-Large, 100-Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Cotton Balls, 600 Count (3 Packs of 200) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Amazon Basics Assorted Size and Color Rubber Bands, 0.5 lb. • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45

Materials cost

$411.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.08

Total project goal

$527.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $527.20

22 Donors

-$292.74

Donations toward project cost

-$278.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.76

Matching donations from our partners

-$199.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$169.15

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.47

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