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Ms. McCaulsky from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Aladdin: Creating A Whole New World for Diverse Learners

Help me give my students costumes and props that are essential for our musical production of Aladdin that will take place from May 4-8, 2020.

  • $1,902 goal

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My Students

Our school is a District 75 K-8 school, serving students with severe to profound disabilities that have been identified as having autism, severe cognitive delays, physical disabilities, sensory deficits, and/or are medically fragile, and who are functioning significantly below grade level academically, emotionally and socially.  The integration of the arts into our teacher created curriculum and thematic-based learning are a few defining characteristics that make our school unique.   This unique approach allows our students with diverse abilities multiple entry points to access learning to their fullest potential. 

This school year, we received the Disney Musical's in School grant which is providing professional development, coaching, tools and resources to help our arts department produce Disney's Aladdin Kids with 34 elementary school students.

Working with Disney Musical's in Schools is an incredible opportunity to allow our diverse learners to shine through the acting, singing, dancing, technical theater and visual arts.

My Project

These costumes and props are essential for our musical production of Aladdin. They will allow student to make a connection with our curricular studies of Middle Eastern culture, providing a deeper context to the work they are doing to prepare for the performances.

Having the materials to put on Aladdin will allow our students to learn about perseverance and self-esteem, two key skills to student success in and out of the classroom.

Formally working on these skills in a musical theater environment will also serve to support students in internalizing the self-regulatory behaviors taught in our school-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Program.

Ms. McCaulsky PS K396 Sid Miller Academy Grades 3-5

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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.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RISER 3-LEVEL NPS TRANS-PORT FOLDABLE RISER 18WX72L • School Specialty $667.07 1 $667.07
Loxdonz Kids Harem Loose Casual Baggy Sports Dancing Pants Girls Harem Children Trouser (9-10 Years, Wine) • Amazon Business $14.95 10 $149.50
Glow in the Dark Skeleton Halloween Costume for Boys, Medium, with Included Accessories, by Amscan • Amazon Business $27.56 4 $110.24
Tinyones Adult Mens Arabian Prince Costume Feather Hat Suits Halloween Party (S, Beige (Clothes+Hat)) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Whitmor Foldable Garment Rack - Rolling Clothes Hanger - Adjustable Height • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Plastic Pirate Cutlass Sword Costume Accessory • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Fake Fruit Artificial Realistic Lifelike Decorative Foam Fruits & Vegetables for Hand Made Home, Kitchen, Party Decor (12pcs Assorted Fruit Mix Apples, Lemons, Oranges, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Kids Pirate Treasure Chest Toy Box Antique Color with Lock for Party Favors Props Decoration/Kids Storage Treasure Chest with (100 Plastic Gold Coins+100g Gems+2Earrings+2Rings+1Necklace) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Mini Flashlight 2 Set Tactical Flash Light Lamp Torch with Rechargeable Battery and Charger • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Children's Green Arab Prince Costume Egypt King Shiek Cosplay Aladdin Costume Boys Arabian Genie Fancy Dress (Green, L(Height 47-55")) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Astage Girl`S Belly Dance Costumes,Long Sleeve Highlights Top,Pants Sky Blue L(Fits 52in-57in) • Amazon Business $26.19 1 $26.19
Astage Girl`S Belly Dance Costumes,Long Sleeve Highlights Top,Pants Purple L(Fits 52in-57in) • Amazon Business $26.19 1 $26.19
Boys Arabian Prince Costume Aladdin Costume Kids 4-13 Years (L, Green&Yellow) • Amazon Business $25.89 1 $25.89
JiaDuo Girls Princess Costume Party Halloween Fancy Dress Up 9-10 Years Green • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Forum Novelties Arabian Prince Costume, Medium • Amazon Business $17.73 1 $17.73
Prextex Halloween Silver & Black 6 Ft. Halloween Large Plastic Chain Link- Shackles for Best Costume Accessory or Halloween Dxe9cor Prop • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Skeleteen King Cobra Pimp Cane - Egyptian Style Staff or Scepter for Emperor - 1 Piece Costume Accessory Prop • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Jaasie Princess Crown Tiara and Wand Set Silver Heart Jewel Princess Accessories (Gold with Tiara) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
AvaCostume Boy's Baggy Casual Harem Pants Girls Dance Trousers White 7 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Loxdonz Kids Harem Loose Casual Baggy Sports Dancing Pants Girls Harem Children Trouser (9-10 Years, Royal Blue) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
4 Pack Squishy Stress Relief Bouncy Banana Ball Slow Rising Soft Scented Banana Reliever Toy Party Favors Gift • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
CUSFULL Vampire Dracula Devil Cloak Cape Medieval Reversible Halloween Cosplay Costume Outfit for Kids Children Black Red 90cm/35.5" • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Foil Fringe Curtain (SET of 2) Gold Party Backdrop - Stunning Tinsel Curtains for Christmas & New Years Eve, Bachelorette Party, Birthday Decorations, Graduation - Great Photo Booth Props • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Liberty Imports Life Sized 12 Piece Bread Set Pretend Play Toy Food Playset for Kids • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Faxco Prop Aladdin Lamp, Aladdin's Gold Magic Genie Lamp Costume Accessory Aladdin's Gold Magic Genie Lamp Costume Accessory • Amazon Business $8.53 1 $8.53

Materials cost

$1,490.50

Vendor shipping charges

$73.19

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,616.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$285.19

Total project goal

$1,901.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,901.24

5 Donors

-$1,643.29

Donations toward project cost

-$1,403.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$239.74

match offer

-$250.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.95

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$0.00

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