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Mx. Shields from Flushing, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Embracing Everyone: Costumes and Set for LGBT Play

My students need power tools, fabric, and t-shirts to build their set and make costumes for their show!

  • $1,249 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 Students

Have you or someone you know been a victim of bullying? My brave students are putting on two productions to empower people to stand up to bullies and teach people about LGBT issues facing today's youth.

My advanced acting class is a grand mix of cultural backgrounds and sexual identities.

They have spent the past six months getting to know each other, sharing their personal struggles with fitting in. They have accepted each other for who they are and want to share their stories through characters in two anti-bullying shows. The majority of my students receive free or reduced lunch. Many of my students will be the first in their family to attend college, and some will be the first to graduate high school.

My Project

My students want to use these materials to make costumes and build a full set. They will make two revolving screens, two disappearing boxes, and one platform. They will cut and sew a large curtain to hang across our classroom's windows to keep out the light. They will also have a huge tie-dyeing party to make matching shirts for their characters. They will learn important building and construction safety skills while strengthening their team.

My students deserve to have their vision come to life.

They want to educate as many people as possible about the effects of bullying. This project has the potential to impact hundreds of youth in our school and the surrounding community. My students will learn that their work is important and necessary and that they can help people understand where LGBT youth are coming from.

Mx. Shields Flushing High School Grades 9-12

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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Flushing, NY 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, 12.0V, 3/8 In. • Grainger $138.90 2 $277.80
Miter Saw, 23-3/4 In. L, 16-3/4 In. W • Grainger $216.07 1 $216.07
Smart-Fab® Disposable Art and Decoration Fabric - 48" x 120 ft., Black • Nasco $43.75 2 $87.50
Drill Bit Set • Grainger $26.88 2 $53.76
Industrial Flashlight, Incandescent, AA • Grainger $6.62 8 $52.96
Screwdriver Set • Grainger $23.23 2 $46.46
Retractable Clothesline • Grainger $16.52 2 $33.04
Dust Goggle, Clear Lens, Antifog • Grainger $8.89 3 $26.67
Battery, Alkaline, AA, 1.5V, PK 24 • Grainger $21.81 1 $21.81
Fruit of the Loom® White T-Shirt - Adult Size Small (34-36) • Nasco $4.08 5 $20.40
Fruit of the Loom® White T-Shirt - Adult Size Medium (38-40) • Nasco $4.08 5 $20.40
Fruit of the Loom® White T-Shirt - Adult Size Large (42-44) • Nasco $4.08 5 $20.40
CZ1230X - 30" Hoops • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Fruit of the Loom® White T-Shirt - Adult Size X-Large (46-48) • Nasco $4.08 3 $12.24
Assorted Safety Pins • Nasco $2.40 4 $9.60
Ear Loop Mask Blue, PK 50 • Grainger $7.26 1 $7.26

Materials cost

$926.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $90.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,060.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$187.22

Total project goal

$1,248.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,248.11

6 Donors

-$381.40

Donations toward project cost

-$339.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.21

Matching donations from our partners

-$849.06

Match offers toward project cost

-$721.70

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$127.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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