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Ms. Elzey from New Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Super Stars Working Hard!

Help me give my students fun rewards for being Super Stars! My students come to see me for extra help in reading and after working so diligently they deserve a fun treat!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Elzey's classroom raised $159

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students come to see me once a week for reading help. Even though we have built a great relationship I love to give them a reward at the end of the session but this gets expensive. When students get to pick their prize it instills a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work ethic. These students never give up even when the work is difficult. When they achieve a goal for the day their faces light up and by giving them a reward it only confirms this. Please donate to my amazing group of scholars.

Ms. Elzey Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

New Haven, CT 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Gifts for Kids, Party Favors - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Yutin 120PCS Party Favors for Kids Treasure Prizes box Toys, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids Classroom Rewards, Small Fidget Bulk Pinata Egg Fillers, Birthday Gift Little Toy Prize Boys Girls • Amazon Business $20.29 1 $20.29
Toysmith Monster Finger Puppets • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
JOYIN 60 Pcs Slap Bracelets for Kids Bulk Wristbands with Animals, Friendship, Heart Print 36 Designs, for kids Easter Party Favors, Classroom Prizes Exchanging Gifts • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$101.02

Vendor shipping charges

$2.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.74

Total project goal

$158.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$158.28

1 Donor

-$99.66

Donations toward project cost

-$89.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.97

match offer

-$52.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$44.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.86

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$0.00

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