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Mrs. Dalton from Saint Louis, MO is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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That Dog is a Mess- Let's Clean it Up!

My students need updated grooming materials to practice their dog grooming skills, and basic cleaning supplies to keep the grooming area sanitary.

  • $482 goal

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My Students

The dog grooming industry provides a number of quality jobs in our area. My students need grooming supplies and tools so that they can learn the necessary skills to get a job in this competitive industry.

We are the only urban high school in Missouri offering Small Animal Care.

In our program, we currently house over 25 animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and lizards. As the only program offering this study, we have very little financial support for needed supplies. In spite of the fact that many of my students live in neighborhoods filled with poverty and violence, when they enter the animal care facility they are able to express their gentle, caring side. This program gives them hands-on opportunities to explore a potentially rewarding career in animal health. My students learn many important job skills, such as dog and cat grooming, nail clipping, and proper cleaning and sterilization techniques.

My Project

The students need up-to-date grooming equipment so they can practice their skills on a variety of animals. The hands-on component of the program is critical to their college and career readiness. In addition, we provide grooming services to staff and students in our district for a nominal fee. The money generated is an additional necessary financial support to cover the cost of running the program.

By learning through hands-on practice, the students are better prepared for immediate entry into the animal health field or continued post-secondary education.

Without these tools, the students have a significant gap in their educational experience, which hinders their success.

Mrs. Dalton Gateway STEM High School Grades 9-12

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

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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Saint Louis, MO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Air Force Quick Draw Pet/Animal Dryer • Nasco $97.75 1 $97.75
Undercoat Rake • Nasco $5.75 2 $11.50
FURminator De-Shedding Tool Large 4" Edge • Nasco $55.00 1 $55.00
Guillotine-Style Nail Trimmer • Nasco $6.95 4 $27.80
Andis Cordless Trimmer • Nasco $47.25 1 $47.25
ConairPro Yellow Dog Nail Clippers Small • Nasco $5.99 2 $11.98
ConairPro Yellow Dog Nail Clippers Large • Nasco $5.99 2 $11.98
CLEANER,FANTSTK,32OZ • School Specialty Inc. $5.31 3 $15.93
ROLL TOWEL PERF. 2 PLY 4 4/5''X4 4/5'' 85 SH/RL 15/RL/CT WE • School Specialty Inc. $28.30 2 $56.60

Materials cost

$335.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$409.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.25

Total project goal

$481.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $481.66

3 Donors

-$413.16

Donations toward project cost

-$409.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$68.50

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