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Mr. Townsend from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Unique Learning Experience

Help me give my students the chance to explore opportunity by supporting our Annual 5th Grade Live Wax Museum Project.

  • 15 donors
  • $662 goal

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My Project

Thank you so much for supporting our 5th graders as they explore new opportunities while participating in the "Annual 5th Grade Live Wax Museum!" This event provides students with the chance to reflect on who they aspire to be in the future. Our 5th-grade class is combining lessons from the past and present to shape their futures.

Each student will select a "famous African American" or "famous woman" and embody that person for the day.

The supplies you provide will empower the students to use their artistic skills to bring their research to life, showcasing important details and fun facts about the individual they’ve chosen. They will create a trifold display, decorated with pictures, drawings, and key facts to make it visually engaging and entertaining. Additionally, they will dress as their chosen figure, coming "alive" to present a short, memorized speech about their contributions to society.

Our goal is for every 5th grader to experience the lives of these influential individuals and gain insight into the many ways they’ve shaped the world. We hope this experience will inspire students to pursue careers with passion and purpose as they continue their educational journeys.

The children have so much fun that they often forget they’re learning. One of the most rewarding aspects of this event is when they return years later to reminisce about the excitement they felt while participating in the Live Wax Museum. Through dedication and hard work, our students have made incredible academic progress this year, and it would be an honor to offer them a memorable, enjoyable learning experience as a reward for their efforts.

Let’s work together to keep smiles on their faces and encourage their growth!

Mr. Townsend Mastery Charter School - Smedley Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mr. Townsend

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
36 Pcs 24 x 36 Inch Trifold Poster Display Boards White for Science Fair Presentation Projects Photo Exhibition Display Tri fold Board Foldable Paperboard for School Supplies Bulk Business • Amazon Business $124.99 2 $249.98
Nasco Acrylic Paint, Set of 8 Pints - Fluorescent • Nasco $41.44 2 $82.88
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $12.76 6 $76.56
Blick Broadline Water-Based Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Classroom Pack, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $64.42 1 $64.42
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 7.6 oz Each, 6 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $14.03 2 $28.06
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Scotch Spray Mount Artist's Adhesive - 4-1/2 oz • Blick Art Materials $8.19 1 $8.19

Materials cost

$524.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$562.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.19

Total project goal

$661.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $661.26

11 Donors

-$495.51

Donations toward project cost

-$437.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.47

match offer

-$147.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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