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Ms. Shire from Aiea, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting Student Success!

Help me give my students a variety of materials to support their learning in the classroom.

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My Project

Although the COVID-19 Pandemic is largely behind us, the effects of the pandemic are still visible in classrooms across the country. This is my 17th year teaching middle school and despite the passage of time, I can still see the impact it has had academically and socially and emotionally for my students.

Every year brings me a new batch of students with new ideas, habits, and challenges.

Despite the differences from year to year, some things remain constant: the need for social and emotional learning, the need to support students at a variety of levels, and the need to provide a rigorous and relevant curriculum for students.

These items will help my students in a variety of ways, from fulfilling their basic needs or helping them understand the major themes of a reading unit. The boxes of pencils will ensure I will always have a pencil to offer my students. Fruit snacks and fun erasers will serve as incentives for my students throughout the year. I received several wobble stools last year and I hope to get more since they help some students focus better in class while moving.

Lastly, I am requesting a replenishment set of one of our class novels "I Am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai. This is part of an integral unit in my class. Through this unit, my students not only learn about a teenage changemaker, but they learn how young people like themselves can be advocates for positive change just like Malala. They then have to find a way to do something that will impact the world in a positive way.

Ms. Shire Aiea Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

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Aiea, HI 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Am Malala • AKJ Education $7.14 30 $214.20
Storex Active Tilt Stool – Ergonomic Seating for Flexible Office Space and Standing Desks, Adjustable 12-24 Inch Height, Teal (00325U01C) • Amazon Business $58.47 2 $116.94
Lifesavers Peppermint Hard Candies 41 Ounce Bag • Amazon Business $18.73 2 $37.46
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect Halloween Candy Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Fun Express Life Savers Wint O Green Mints - 308 Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Seven Central Desk Pets 65Pcs – 2-in-1 Puzzle & Animal Erasers for Kids – Colorful Fun Erasers Design– Perfect as Miniature Art Supplies, Birthday Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Games & Desk Décor • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 2 $21.80

Materials cost

$481.32

Vendor shipping charges

$80.00

Sales tax

$21.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$619.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.36

Total project goal

$729.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$729.08

1 Donor

-$729.08

Donations toward project cost

-$619.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.36

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$0.00

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