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Ms. Meza from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brightening Día de los Muertos: Celebrate With Color and Tradition

Help me give my students a special Día de los Muertos this school year!

  • $188 goal

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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

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant celebration that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. By incorporating sugar skulls and sugar skull masks into our library activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of this meaningful tradition. These crafts not only introduce students to cultural heritage but also offer a hands-on, creative experience for them that will last a long time.

Creating sugar skulls and masks allows students to explore the symbolism and artistry behind this celebration.

Engaging in these activities helps them appreciate the holiday and significance, fostering a sense of cultural awareness and respect.

Your support will provide essential supplies for these projects, ensuring every student can participate and learn in a meaningful way. Together, we can bring this colorful tradition to life in our library, and make Día de los Muertos a memorable experience for all of our students.

Ms. Meza Crestwood Steam Magnet School Grades PreK-2

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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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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 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

300 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sumind Day of Dead Decorations Sugar Skull Crafts Kits for Kids Dia De Los Muertos Decor Halloween Ghost Ornaments Halloween Day of Dead Fiesta Party Supplies Fun Home Activities Classroom (24 Sets) • Amazon Business $11.79 4 $47.16
Lenwen 16 Pcs Day of the Dead DIY Masks Sugar Skulls Coloring Mask Dia De Muertos Paper Mask with Pens for Craft Activity Kid • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Deekin 60 Pcs Day of the Dead Scratch Masks Gift Set for Kids Halloween Skull Scratch Party Favors DIY Art Mask Craft Kit for Mexican Dia De Los Muertos School Classroom Activity Party Decoration • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
WATINC 30pcs Day of The Dead Skull Scratch Mask Gift Set for Kids, Halloween DIY Magic Scratch Paper, Skull Craft Kit for Mexican School Classroom Activity Art Project Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Day of The Dead Window Clings Dia de Los Muertos Window Stickers Halloween Window Decorations with Sugar Skull Skeleton Gnome Flowers Mexican Fiesta Design Decals for Halloween Party Glass 9 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$117.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.16

Total project goal

$187.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $187.75

6 Donors

-$98.80

Donations toward project cost

-$88.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$83.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$71.29

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.08

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 $0.00

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