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Mrs. Batdorf from Columbus, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gingerbread Fun

Help me give my students items like graham crackers, icing, plates, and candy to create gingerbread houses for their families.

  • $391 goal

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Mrs. Batdorf has another project! Donate to Escape the Boring to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $99.
2X

My Project

With the pandemic restrictions the past few years, some of our yearly celebrations have been reduced or cancelled. A year before the pandemic, I wrote a project for my students to make gingerbread houses before our winter break. The students loved it! They were so creative with their designs and they couldn't wait to take them home to enjoy with their families. Students also had to problem solve to figure out how to get their structures to stay up. Above all else, the students enjoyed the creativity of creating their houses. I would love to do this for my students again. The requested graham crackers, icing, plates, knives, and candy will be used by my six classes of middle school students to create their very own gingerbread house.

With your help, we can give our students a happy middle school memory, a chance to celebrate with friends and family, and some joy before they leave for their winter break.

Mrs. Batdorf Hilltonia Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey Maid Graham Crackers, Gingerbread House Cookies, 12 - 14.4 oz Boxes • Amazon Business $26.94 2 $53.88
Duncan Hines Creamy Vanilla Flavored Frosting, 16 OZ Can of Dessert and Cake Frosting (8 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.77 2 $29.54
HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored, Christmas Candy Bulk Bag, 30.1 oz • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate, Christmas Candy Bag, 34.1 oz • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
M&M'S Holiday Milk Chocolate Christmas Candy, Party Size, 38 oz Resealable Bag • Amazon Business $11.06 2 $22.12
Wonka Runts Candy Bulk - Approx 700 Pieces - 2 Pounds Of Fruit Shaped Hard Candy - Great Runtz For Vending Machine Candy • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sarah's Candy Factory Assorted Spice Drops (5 Lbs in Jar) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Stewart Peppermint Christmas Candy Puffs - Red and Green Striped Peppermint Soft Bite Candy Puffs - Christmas Holiday Mix - Made in the USA [2lb Bag] • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Primrose, Cut Rock Candy Bag, 11 Ounce • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Primrose, Baby Ribbon Hard Candy, 11 Ounce • Amazon Business $8.74 2 $17.48
Brach's Mini Candy Canes Tub, 260 Count • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Nerds Gummy Clusters Rainbow Candy, Rainbow, Resealable 18.5 Ounce Resealable Big Bag • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Dipoo 7.5'' Clear Plastic Knives Heavy Duty Upgraded Heat Resistant & BPA Free, Solid and Durable Plastic Cutlery, Premium Disposable Knives, for Party Supply(84 Count) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dixie Paper Plates, 8 1/2 inch, Dinner Size Printed Disposable Plate, 90 Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Bounty Paper Napkins, White, 1 Pack, 200 Sheets per Pack • Amazon Business $3.48 1 $3.48

Materials cost

$297.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.62

Total project goal

$390.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $390.79

3 Donors

-$77.98

Donations toward project cost

-$67.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.95

match offer

-$311.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$265.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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