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Ms. Araldi from Derry, NH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take What You Need

Help me give my students the support and help they need in focus and basic necessities.

  • $467 goal

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My Students

The students I work with are amazing, kind souls who are pulled from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. Our school contains many fantastic programs within the building, including a pre-k, a charter high school, and two intensive special needs programs, all of which assist in building our students' empathy, compassion, and character.

All of these kiddos have been through a lot over the last couple of years with the entire world being shaken up and shattered, but they all handled the struggles and big issues like champs and pushed through with school pride and great courage, now it's time to help heal the trauma.

With the current state of the world and the hecticness of the past couple of years, I am concerned for my students' mental and emotional health along with their physical needs. We have great support systems in the building but it can often be hard for anyone to speak up when they are struggling. The funds used from this project will help provide gifts for students and student necessities they may feel too uncomfortable to ask for (breakfast foods, snacks, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, etc).

My Project

I am dedicated to providing students with what they need in the least awkward way possible. With these items I can do that! The fidget toys will help my ADHD, fidgety, and anxious learners release some energy while they learn, as will the wobble seats. Another great item to assist anxious or fidgety students in learning is weights. Something about having that extra resistance really seems to help my more chatty students focus inward and forward. The food will provide nutrients for students who didn't get a chance to eat that day or are just hungry from the activities of the day. Middle school is known for its struggles with hygiene so that is supported here as well with different products. Lastly I collected a few items to share with my students that will just bring them joy. Rubber ducks have become a staple in my classroom and they always get my students excited and in a more positive headspace!

Ms. Araldi Gilbert H Hood Middle School Grades 6-8

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Derry, NH View local requests 300 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Neoprene Coated Dumbbell Hand Weight Set, 32-Pound Set with Stand, Multicolor • Amazon Business $48.74 1 $48.74
The Dreidel Company Assortment Rubber Duck Toy Duckies for Kids, Bath Birthday Gifts Baby Showers Classroom Incentives, Summer Beach and Pool Activity, 2" Inches (100-Pack) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Trideer Inflated Wobble Cushion - Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids(Multiple Colors), Core Balance Disc (Extra Thick), Flexible Seating for All Age(Office & School & Home) • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
Drydiet 30 Pieces Natural Healing Crystal Love Pocket Gemstone Fish Tank Stone Vase Filler Palm Thumb Stone Decorative Stone Beach Aquarium Pebble Flat Succulent Marble for Vase (Charming Color) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Arm & Hammer Ultra Max Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant, Fresh, 1 Ounce Travel Size (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $20.87 1 $20.87
S & E TEACHER'S EDITION 60Pcs Mochi Squishy Toys Glow in The Dark, Cute Animals, Assorted Colors, Party Favors for Kids. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensory Fidget Toys Pack - Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety Toys for Kids - Cool Fidget Packs with Stress Balls, Fidget Cube, & More for Party Favors, Prizes, Travel, & Pinata Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Clif Kid - Organic Granola Bars – Variety Pack - Organic - Non-GMO - Lunch Box Snacks (1.27 Ounce Energy Bars, 16 Count) Assortment May Vary • Amazon Business $16.63 1 $16.63
4PCS Fidget Toys Pop Ball Bubble Sensory, 3D Fidget Ball Pop Toy Silicone Bouncing Ball Stress Relief Hand Toys, Pop Party Favor for Adult & Kids (4 PCS-1) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BeYumi Random 16Pcs Squeeze Toys for Kids, Including 1Pc Jumbo Toy and 15Pcs Mini Toys, Kawaii Soft Cream Scented Food and Animal Slow Rising Stress Relief Toys Goodie Bag Egg Filler Party Favor Gifts • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
400 Mixed Sticker Packs (Inspirational Quotes, Aesthetic, Food, Read and Nature Park Type Stickers) Stickers for Laptop, Water Bottle, Skateboard, Suitcase, Pad Vinyl Waterproof Stickers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Snacks and Cheese Sandwich Crackers, Snack Crackers Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzel Crackers, Snack Packs, 30 Count Variety Pack Box • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24
Menstrual Pad Bag 4 Pcs Zipper Sanitary Napkin Bag Tampons Collect Bags for Women Girls (Cactus, Flamingo, Flower, Stripe, 1 Pcs Each) • Amazon Business $10.10 1 $10.10
Diamond Painting Kits for Adults, DIY 5D Round Full Drill Crystal Diamond Embroidery Arts Craft, for Living Room Bedroom Mural Decoration, Cow (Bigger canvas13.7 X 17.7in) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Betionol DIY 5D Diamond Art Kits for Adults or Kids, 12x16 inch Full Drill Diamond Painting Kits with The Theme of Girl Dancing with Stars, Perfect Art Crafts for Home Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Life Savers Hard Candy, Wint-O-Green, 50 oz • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
U by Kotex Teen Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings, Overnight, Unscented, 24 Count • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$361.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$396.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.00

Total project goal

$466.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $466.68

1 Donor

-$425.00

Donations toward project cost

-$368.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.25

match offer

-$32.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$27.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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