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Mrs. Rainbeaux from Wasilla, AK is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blasting Off Before Middle School!

Help me give my students a wonderful last year of elementary school. We will be making a lot of materials for fundraising, while using the books for our in-class deep space exploration!

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My Project

I work in a small title one school in Wasilla, Alaska. COVID has set our students far behind with many reading at below a 3rd grade average. In an attempt to focus on reading, writing, and math our district has reduced our time spent on science, social studies, art, and health to the bare minimum. By the time 4/5th graders get to me, their core science and art knowledge is minimal. Last year we made life-size paper pals. Students placed organs and bones in an attempt to learn basic anatomy and body functions. This year I would like to give them the universe. Research has shown that giving students time in STEAM activities not only improves attendance, but also gives them a greater understanding of core subjects and the world around them. With my classroom transformation, I'm hoping to show my small town kids how big the universe really is and how much they can change it. We will need to do a lot of fundraising for their end of elementary trip to the Kenai Space Center, class t-shirts, and other things that 5th graders should enjoy.

We will need the Cricut machine for end of year t-shirts, creating fundraising items, customizing planet 'teams' and in-class crafts.

I selected the books below because they are handy resources for lesson plans and in-class experiments. Students also love to learn with rapid-fire quick facts that they can learn and repeat.

Coloring books are planetary themed and will allow students time to practice art for when we later design our own planets and solar systems.

Classroom mail organizers will allow students to easily stash paper projects so they are not crumpled, ruined, or destroyed in their cubbies or desks.

Décor items will allow us to darken the room and more readily become explorers.

Mrs. Rainbeaux Meadow Lakes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore 3 - 2X Faster DIY Cutting Machine for all Crafts, Matless Cutting with Smart Materials, Cuts 100+ Materials, Bluetooth Connectivity, Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows & Mac • Amazon Business $289.00 1 $289.00
HOOBRO Wooden Literature Organizer, 27-Slot File Organizer, Removable Mail Sorter, Classroom Mailbox, Mail Organizer, Paper Storage Organizer, for Office, Study, Classroom, Library, Greige BG27WF01 • Amazon Business $119.98 1 $119.98
Waverly Kids Space Adventure Room Darkening Thermal Insulated Rod Pocket Curtains for Bedroom Nursery, Single Panel, 42" x 84", Navy • Amazon Business $19.65 5 $98.25
Gamenote Clipboard Holder - Wood and Metal Clipboard Stand Clipboards Storage Rack Small White Board Organizer for Classroom Office (Assembly Required) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
SUNEE 50 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 3 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
The Fascinating Space Book for Kids: 500 Far-Out Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Spacecraft: A Smithsonian Coloring Book • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
RoomMates RMK2349GMNotebook Paper Dry Erase/Whiteboard Peel and Stick Giant Wall Decals • Amazon Business $13.84 1 $13.84
1,000 Facts About Space • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Everything Awesome About Space and Other Galactic Facts! • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Astronomy Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Activities • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
MAKLYER Sun Flower 3D Mirror Wall Stickers Sun Pattern Wall Stickers DIY Round Flower Sunflower Removable Acrylic Modern Home Decoration Art ( Gold ) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenges Learning Cards Kit, 30 Science Projects, Stem Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, Science Experiments, Hands-On Activities for Homeschool or Classroom, Grades 2-5 • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Space Technology and Our Solar System! – Fun & Facts Coloring Book: 30 original illustrations and over 125 cool facts! (We Can Color! – Fun & Facts Educational Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes! • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Mark Twain Media STEM Labs: Earth and Space Science Activity Book, Grades 6-8 Hands-On Science and Technology Labs, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy Learning (96 pgs) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids: 100+ Fun Ways to Learn About Space and Stargazing • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
100 Questions About Outer Space • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Constellations for Kids: An Easy Guide to Discovering the Stars • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Neosmuk Black Magnetic Hooks, Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Curtain, Grill (Black, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $7.40 1 $7.40

Materials cost

$791.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.25

Total project goal

$994.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $994.99

1 Donor

-$994.99

Donations toward project cost

-$845.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.25

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