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Mrs. Norton from Paterson, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Formal!

Help me give my students a wonderful experience during their 8th grade dance.

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expires Jul 10

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My Project

The whole purpose of prom, or any school-sponsored formal, is to give young people the chance to develop their social skills. This is especially important for my students with special needs. Because it is difficult for the district to fund, and it is often difficult or nearly impossible for the families to come up with the money, teachers often help pay for gowns, suits and often the cost of the dance.

It is my wish to make this formal experience one that my students will never forget!

I want to have beautiful flower decorations, balloons, and centerpieces for the dance. My students will have memories for the rest of their lives!

Mrs. Norton Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JINWOE 4Pcs Boho Faux Hydrangea Flowers, Blue/White 20" Real Touch Fall Artificial Hydrangea,Fake Silk Flowers for Dinning Tables Party Outdoor Home Cemetery Kitchen Wedding Bouquet • Amazon Business $26.58 2 $53.16
PARTY JOY 5PCS 15.4In Artificial Hydrangea Silk Flowers Bouquet Faux Hydrangea Stems for Wedding Centerpieces Home Decor (Light Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PARTY JOY 5PCS 15.4In Artificial Hydrangea Silk Flowers Bouquet Faux Hydrangea Stems for Wedding Centerpieces Home Decor (Light Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Blue Balloon Garland Arch Kit 122 PCS Metallic Blue White and Silver Confetti Latex Balloons for Baby Shower Bridal Shower Birthday Wedding Bachelorette Anniversary Party Decorations • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$109.13

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.84

Total project goal

$165.61

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Total project goal

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 $165.61

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