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Ms. Appelhans from Topeka, KS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Buttons and Print Making Supplies

Help me give my students a button maker, 2.25 inch hole punch, and a Cricut Cutting Machine.

  • 10 donors
  • $786 goal

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My Project

By having the buttons maker, each student and parent would be given a button to wear while at school. The student's button would show what house team the student belongs to. While the parents would have a button with their student and house team.

After visiting The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, I became inspired to implement some of the things that I saw.

By having the house team in the school, the students become more like a family and community. The students in my school take pride in their teams and this would be a way to show off their pride to the other student in the building.

The Cricut machine would allow for student to have printed shirts and water bottles with their house team names.

Ms. Appelhans Highland Park Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 Ms. Appelhans

Topeka, KS 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

300 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 3 Machine with Mini Easy Press and Smart Iron-On Bundle - Beginner Craft Cutting Machine and Heat Press, HTV for DIY Projects and Sublimation for Home Decor and Custom Apparel • Amazon Business $366.29 1 $366.29
KUNHEWUHUA 2-1/4" 58mm Graphic Punch Die Cutter Badge Button Maker for 2-1/4" 58mm Badge • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
MK.Bear Button Maker Machine - Multiple Sizes 1.25in+2.25in, Kit for DIY Gifts, Button Press Machine with Free 200PCS 32-58mm Supplies & 2 Circle Cutter • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
VEVOR 500 Sets 2.25 inch 58mm Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine, DIY Round Button Badge Parts, Set Includes Metal Top, Plastic/Metal Button, Clear Film, and Blank Paper For Gifts Presents • Amazon Business $46.94 1 $46.94
ARHIKY HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl for T-Shirt 68 Pack 12"x10" Iron on Vinyl Bundle • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89

Materials cost

$587.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.76

Total project goal

$785.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $785.06

9 Donors

-$660.06

Donations toward project cost

-$561.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.01

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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