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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beach Day

Help me give my students a beach-themed work day in our classroom!

  • $248 goal

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Mrs. Olthouse has another project! Donate to Summer Fun in 2025 to help her classroom.

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Mrs. Olthouse has another project! Donate to Summer Fun in 2025 to help her classroom.

$304 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Classroom transformations are fun and leave your students with lasting memories of a fun-filled day! What better way to bring in summer than a beach day classroom transformation? For a transformation, you can add inflatable rafts, beach balls, or tropical decorations.

Students can relax and read while they lay on their beach towels near the beach backdrop.

Students throughout the day will work on beach-themed activities such as fishing for sight words or graphing the beach animals. Students will be engaged while enjoyed some summer time fun inside where it is cool.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Garland, TX 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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inflatable Palm Trees [2 Pack] 5.5ft - Luau Hawaiian Tropical Party Decorations for Adults & Kids, Summer Beach Theme Party Photo Prop Pool Decor, Moana Birthday Party Supplies by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
4 Pieces Natural Fish Net Decoration 80" x 40", Wall Hanging Cotton Fishnet Decor for Underwater, Mermaid, Pirate, Hawaiian, Nautical Ocean Theme Beach Bash Party Decoration (Beige) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Starfish Decor - 10 White Finger Star Fish 6-8 Inch - Starfish for Crafts - White Starfish Wall Décor - Beach Wedding Starfish - Beach Starfish Décor - Star Fish Decorations • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Inflatable Donuts (Pack of 4) 24 Inch Sprinkle Donut Inflatables, in Assorted Neon Colors, for Summer, Pool ,Beach Party Decorations, Floating Ring for Younger Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
12" Rainbow Colored Party Pack Inflatable Beach Balls - Beach Pool Party Toys (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Negeek 7x5ft Summer Hawaiian Beach Photography Backdrop Tropical Luau Palm Floral Photography Background for Birthday Baby Shower Party Decorations Photo Booth Banner • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
52 Ft Iridescent Mermaid Garland with Jellyfish Seashell Starfish Pearl Holographic Paper Streamer for Little Mermaid Rainbow Theme Birthday Bachelorette Baby Shower Under The Sea Party Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Inflatable Pink Flamingo Inflatable Flamingo Luau Party Accessories for Hawaiian Party Decoration(6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ElaDeco 48 Pcs Artificial Palm Leaves Tropical Faux Leaves Decoration Jungle Party Safari Leaves for Hawaiian Luau Theme Birthday Party (3 Styles) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
3 Pieces Ocean Party Table Covers Ocean Waves Tablecloth Water Print Plastic Tablecloth Under The Sea Table Cover for Ocean Mermaid Birthday Party Supplies, 54 x 108 Inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
AUEAR, 30 Pcs Lovely Starfish Decor Pencil Finger Resin Starfish for Wedding Party Crafts and Home Decoration (Light Blue) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Yeele Summer Beach Photo Backdrops,5x3ft Tropical Plam Leaf Plant Green Background for Wedding Party Shower Photography Background Picture Blue Sea Sky Sunshine Studio Props • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$177.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.11

Total project goal

$247.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $247.40

5 Donors

-$188.70

Donations toward project cost

-$160.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.30

match offer

-$58.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$49.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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