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Mrs. Langston from Paragould, AR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Compete!

Help me give my students materials and supplies to participate in Beta competitions!

  • $453 goal

This project expired on June 12, 2025.

This project expired on June 12, 2025.

My Project

My students need paint, cotton balls, foam board, silicone gloves, a glue gun, and super glue to participate in Beta competitions. Here are some key reasons why participating in BETA competitions is beneficial:

Encourages Academic Excellence – Competitions motivate students to push their intellectual limits, deepening their understanding of literature, science, math, and other subjects.

Builds Collaboration & Teamwork – Many events, like the Book Battle, require students to work together, fostering communication and problem-solving skills.

Enhances Critical Thinking & Analysis – Students must analyze information, recall details, and make connections, improving their comprehension and reasoning abilities.

Boosts Confidence & Leadership – Presenting ideas, competing, and working as a team in a public setting builds self-esteem and leadership qualities.

Provides Enrichment Opportunities – BETA Club encourages well-rounded students by blending academic, artistic, and service-oriented events.

Prepares for Future Success – The skills learned in competitions translate to higher-level academics and real-world problem-solving.

Fosters a Love for Learning – Engaging in challenges makes learning more exciting, especially when tied to creative problem-solving and teamwork.

Mrs. Langston Paragould Junior High School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Paragould, AR 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blick Foamboard Pack - 20" x 30" x 3/16", White, Pkg of 25 • Blick Art Materials $96.88 2 $193.76
Magicfly Acrylic Paint 12 Colours/473ml, Large Bottles Acrylic Paint Set Rich Pigment Colours for Artists, Beginners, Amateurs on Glass, Stone, Canvas, Wood, Craft • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, 7.2V Pink 15s Fast Preheating Glue Gun Set with 25PCS Mini Glue Sticks, Rechargeable Wireless Hot Melt Glue Guns for DIY, Arts&Crafts, Decoration, Gift for Women • Amazon Business $33.28 1 $33.28
Loveuing Kitchen Oven Gloves - Dual-Layer Heat Resistant Grilling Gloves, Silicone Oven Mitts with 5 Fingers, Waterproof Non-Slip Pot Holder for Barbecue, Cooking, Baking (Red) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Loctite© Control Gel Super Glue 45, 1/8 oz. • Nasco $4.68 3 $14.04
Amazon Basics Cotton Balls, 200ct, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$305.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $25.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.93

Total project goal

$452.84

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