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Mrs. Simmons from Kingsburg, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students Are Supported While Parents Learn!

Help me give my students art supplies and snacks while the parents attend parenting class.

  • $586 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 Project

I am writing to seek support for a program that aims to empower parents and provide enriching experiences for their children.

Program Overview: The "Raising Highly Capable Kids" program is dedicated to helping parents become more effective in raising their children by enhancing their parenting skills and fostering positive family dynamics.

This program spans ten weekly sessions, during which parents will receive guidance on various aspects of child development, effective communication, and strategies for their kids.

While parents engage in educational sessions, we understand the importance of providing a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for their children. To ensure that the children benefit from this experience as well, the students will be supervised and engaged in activities that promote their social-emotional development and creativity. Teachers will supervise and engage children in age-appropriate play and activities, ensuring their safety and well-being. We intend to provide snacks to keep the children nourished throughout the sessions. Our team will incorporate social-emotional skill-building activities into the children's program to help them develop important life skills. We plan to offer art supplies such as watercolor paints, brushes, and paper to encourage creativity and self-expression among the children.

To make this program a success, for both parents and students, we are seeking financial support to cover the costs of snacks and art supplies.

Your generous contribution will not only enable us to provide a supportive and educational environment for children but also empower parents to become more capable caregivers, ultimately benefiting families and our community as a whole.

We are confident that your support will make a significant difference in the lives of both parents and children participating in our "Raising Highly Capable Kids" program. Your investment in the future of our community's families is greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Simmons Roosevelt Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Kingsburg, CA 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sargent Art© Washable Fine Tip Markers - Set of 8 • Nasco $2.85 18 $51.30
Nature's Garden Variety Snack Mix 1.2 oz. 50 Bags/Pack (294-00009) • Staples $49.46 1 $49.46
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers 1.5 oz. 72 Packs/Box (CAM13539) • Staples $36.91 1 $36.91
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Assortment Snack Size Candy, Individually Wrapped, 32.06 oz, Bulk Party Bag (3400093922) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Prang Watercolor Pans - Oval, Assorted, Set of 8 colors • Blick Art Materials $3.99 6 $23.94
Snyders Mini Original Pretzels Twists .92 oz. 36 Bags/Box (220-00487) • Staples $23.94 1 $23.94
Bee Paper Aquabee Watercolor Paper - 6" x 9", 140 lb, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $21.09 1 $21.09
Nature Valley Oats & Honey Granola Bar 1.49 oz. 49 Bars/Box (GEM12942) • Staples $19.55 1 $19.55
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box 18 Pieces (TCR20361) • Staples $19.34 1 $19.34
M&M's Lovers Snack Size Variety Milk Chocolate Pieces 30.05 oz. 55 (MMM56025/51793) • Staples $19.10 1 $19.10
Hershey's Dark Chocolate Lovers Snack Size Variety Candy Bars, 32.89 oz. (HEC99995) • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 1 $10.50
Jif To Go Peanut Butter 1.5 oz. 8/Box (SMU5150024136) • Staples $5.15 2 $10.30

Materials cost

$409.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.08

Sales tax

 $37.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.88

Total project goal

$585.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $585.85

2 Donors

-$541.73

Donations toward project cost

-$497.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.12

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