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Mr. Ferguson from Tallahassee, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating Champions: Honoring Players Success On & Off the Field

Help me give my students the supplies for an end-of-season banquet to join with their families to honor their success as runner-up conference champions and recognize their dedication both on the field and in the classroom.

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Our middle school football players are dedicated both on the field and in the classroom, striving for excellence in all they do. This year, their hard work paid off as they earned the title of runner-up conference champions. To celebrate their achievements and recognize their commitment, I am requesting supplies for an end-of-season banquet.

This banquet will not only celebrate our team's success but also serve as an opportunity to highlight individual achievements through special awards.

By giving certificates and trophies like the Academic Excellence Award, Torchbearer Award, and Iron Man Award, we can recognize students for their hard work, leadership, and dedication, reinforcing the values of perseverance and teamwork. These acknowledgments motivate students to excel both academically and athletically, helping them develop a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.

The goal is to create a memorable event that honors our players' commitment, builds community among families, and inspires students to continue striving for excellence. The banquet allows us to recognize students who have shown leadership, resilience, and improvement throughout the season, providing them with encouragement and a sense of accomplishment that will carry over into their future endeavors.

Our students are not only talented athletes but also committed learners who balance their studies with the demands of sports. They exemplify what it means to be true student-athletes, earning awards like the Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher while dedicating countless hours to practice and games. Their passion, sportsmanship, and drive make them a source of pride for our community, and this banquet is a way to celebrate their achievements and all they have overcome together.

Mr. Ferguson Florida State University School Grades 6-8

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Tallahassee, FL View local requests 85 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vplus 100% Compostable Oval Paper Plates 10 inch 125 Pack Super Strong Disposable Paper Plates Bagasse Natural Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Sugarcane Plates for BBQ, Party, Gathering, and Picnic • Amazon Business $24.49 3 $73.47
JAM Paper Lunch Napkin, 2-ply, Black, 50 Napkins/Pack (6255620716) • Quill.com $9.79 6 $58.74
Hefty Individually Wrapped Plastic White Heavy-Duty Cutlery, Disposable Flatware, 150 Piece Set • Amazon Business $21.10 2 $42.20
Metallic Wrapped Balloon Weight Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $19.52 2 $39.04
Greconv 300 Pack Paper Plates Bulk, Small Paper Plates 6 inch, Dessert Paper Plates Disposable, Compostable Paper Plates Made from Sugarcane Fibers, Recycled Paper Plates, White • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Turbo Bee 300 Pack 9oz Clear Plastic Cups,Disposable Crystal Drinking Cups,PET Plastic Party Cups for Wine,Juice,Iced Coffee and Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Perfectware - 2 Ply Black-200ct Perfect Stix 2 Ply Beverage Black Napkin-200 Paper Cocktail Beverage Napkin Black, 9.5" x 9.5" (Pack of 200) • Amazon Business $11.03 2 $22.06
Hi-Shine Balloon Spray 8 oz - Instant Gloss & Vibrant Finish - Enhance Party Decor - Birthdays, Weddings, Special Events - Easy Application - Long-Lasting Results - Elevate Your Celebration • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Dealusy 360 Count Extra Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Forks Disposable, BPA-Free, Heat Resistant, Solid and Durable Disposable Forks Bulk, Premium Plastic Forks heavy duty for Party Supply • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
IDAODAN Electric Balloon Pump, Portable Electric Balloon Blower Machine Balloon Air Pump Dual Nozzle Rose Red 110V 600W Balloon Inflator for Party Decorations • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Halloween Magical Wizard School Party Balloons Garland Decorations, 111 PCS 18" 12" 10" 5" Magician Party Balloons Burgundy Black Gold Confetti Magical Decor Supplies for Kids Birthday Halloween Party • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Turbo Bee 100 Pack 9oz Clear Plastic Cups,Disposable Crystal Drinking Cups,PET Plastic Party Cups for Wine,Juice,Iced Coffee and Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
20 Pieces Sports Foil Balloon Set, Baseball Balloons Football Balloons Basketball Balloons Soccer Balloons Metallic Balloons Sports Game Balloons for Boy Baby Shower Birthday Sports Themed Party • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
100Pcs 260 Balloons Clear Long Balloons for Balloon, Premium Quality Latex Twisting Balloons for Animals Modeling Christmas Birthday Wedding Party Decorations) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
PartyWoo Black Ribbon, 500 Yard Curling Ribbon for Crafts, Iridescent Crimped Ribbon, Shiny Metallic Ribbon for Gift Wrapping, Ribbon for Balloons String, Hair, Florist Flower (1 Roll) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
RUBFAC 87pcs Black Balloons Different Sizes 18 12 10 5 Inches for Garland Arch, Premium Black Latex Balloons for Birthday Party Graduation Wedding Decoration • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
RUBFAC 92pcs Metallic Gold Balloons Chrome Gold Balloon Different Sizes 18 12 10 5 Inch Gold Latex Balloons for Happy New Year Decorations 2024 Birthday Party Graduation • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Aubeco Baby Shower Decorations - Create Magical Moments with 65.6 Feet Balloon Garland Strip and 200 Glue Point Dots Stickers • Amazon Business $3.78 1 $3.78

Materials cost

$412.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.12

Total project goal

$527.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $527.47

1 Donor

-$224.18

Donations toward project cost

-$224.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$263.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$224.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.56

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 $0.00

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