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Mrs. Direen from Ada, OK is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Hunker Down Project

Help me give my students things that can be used with/without power during the event we shelter in place for severe storms.

  • 3 donors
  • $636 still needed

expires Jun 03

  • 3 donors
  • $636 still needed
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My Project

In light of our school recently being hit by an F1 Tornado, this project holds even more significance. I am organizing a project to collect things that keep our kiddos comforted and preoccupied in our school's safe room during the event of a storm “shelter in place” order (tornado warning, etc).

The Hunker Down Project will supply our upwards of 400 students with things to do while "hunkering down".

These items will serve to calm and distract scared students, entertain board students, and even help tie over hungry students who are all waiting out storms. I am collecting everything from weighted blankets to board games; battery-operated lanterns to art supplies. Games include Bingo, Uno, Guess Who, and regular playing cards. Things like decks of card games, board games, art supplies, comfort items, shelf-stable snacks, battery-operated radios, battery-operated flashlights and lanterns, and water, etc. are for our safe room.

Thanks in advance!

Mrs. Direen Willard Grade Center 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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Ada, OK 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

400 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Greadio CD Player Boombox Cassette Player Combo with Bluetooth,AM/FM Radio,Stereo Sound with Remote Control,AUX/USB Drive,Tape Recording,AC/DC Powered,Headphone Jack,LCD Display for Home,Kids,Gift • Amazon Business $54.31 2 $108.62
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 6 $77.34
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 3 $75.30
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $66.95 1 $66.95
yescool Weighted Blanket (5 lbs, 36" x 48", Teal) Cooling Heavy Blanket for Sleeping Perfect for 40-60 lbs, Throw Size Breathable Blanket with Premium Glass Bead, Machine Washable • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Etekcity Lantern Camping Essentials , Led Flashlight for Power Outages, Battery Operated Lights for Emergency Supplies, Survival Kit and Gear for Hurricane, 2 Pack, Black • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
50-Pack Blue Reusable Bingo Cards with Unique Numbers for 50 Players - Family Bingo Game Accessories - Use with Clear Chips • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Emergency Hand Crank Radio with LED Flashlight for Emergency, AM/FM NOAA Portable Weather Radio with 2000mAh Power Bank Phone Charger, USB Charged & Solar Power for Camping, Emergency • Amazon Business $15.12 2 $30.24
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Blue & Purple & Green) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Blue & Pink & Green) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Mint & Pink & Orange) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Go Fish Card Game • Amazon Business $4.25 4 $17.00

Materials cost

$614.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.16

Total project goal

$827.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $827.76

2 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$110.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$62.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$53.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $635.86

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