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

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Clay Kiln to FIRE UP Learning!

My students need a kiln and a venting system to create clay projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Beck's classroom raised $1,528

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students have NEVER touched clay. I believe that they deserve every experience possible to create a positive school experience. They will be creating memories for them to keep for a lifetime.

My students are pre-school to 6th grade students of a diverse community.

They are very eager to learn. I have students who would spend every moment of their school experience in art class if they could. They love new experiences and projects that challenge their skills. Most of the classes have about 25 students in them.

My Project

My students need a kiln and a venting system to create clay projects. The main use for the materials is for firing clay. I have a room to house the materials, but it would be really nice to ensure the room is properly ventilated so the school does not sustain any damage. I will be funding extra materials, but this is a major jump start to our whole clay experience.

This project is so important to the our students and future students to come because it holds NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND policies true.

According to grade level expectation rules, students should have experience with clay. I feel that we are doing these kids a disservice by not offering them every opportunity that other schools have. I would love to say that my students got a chance to have a fulfilling art experience. Help me offer these students every learning opportunity.

Ms. Beck Ford Elementary 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.

Saint Louis, MO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KILN - KS609 - 120V - 1 PHASE • School Specialty $739.82 1 $739.82
VENTING SYSTEM ELECTRIC KILN 1122 • School Specialty $397.59 1 $397.59

Materials cost

$1,137.41

Vendor shipping charges

$113.74

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,298.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$229.10

Total project goal

$1,527.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,527.31

3 Donors

-$1,527.29

Donations toward project cost

-$1,298.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$229.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.02

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$0.00

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