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Ms. Cooney from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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History Night for for CHS!

Help me give my students a calm and warm and inviting atmosphere, where they can engage with a giant game of Snakes and Ladders (global history), art materials for interdisciplinary projects, and costumes to present their work!

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support in providing our students with the materials and designated space they need for our upcoming History Night celebration. This event is a wonderful opportunity to launch our new classroom space and showcase the innovative teaching methods we are implementing.

To create a warm and inviting atmosphere, we will need supplies such as a giant game of Snakes and Ladders that focuses on global history, as well as art materials for interdisciplinary projects.

Additionally, these period costumes will play a vital role in inspiring and motivating our students to present their hard work during History Night.

These materials will give us brain breaks and a specific calming space to take breaks while working so hard to do their best, and to prep for exams!

Thank you once again for your generosity and support in making this event a memorable and enriching experience for our students. Your contributions will undoubtedly enhance their learning journey.

Ms. Cooney Curtis High School Grades 9-12

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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

Never Before Funded 200 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DOM Giant Snakes & Ladders Game, Set Includes 1 Giant Mat, 8 Stakes and 1 Giant Inflatable Die - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $123.97 1 $123.97
SLOW DOLPHIN Photography Background Stand Support System with Muslin Backdrop (Chromakey Green Screen kit),1050W 5500K Daylight Continuous Umbrella Lighting Kit for Photo Studio Product, Portrait • Amazon Business $93.99 1 $93.99
100 Pack of Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets - Wholesale Folders (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 2 $69.28
Dixon Watercolor Paper - 9" x 12" • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 4 $50.24
Maxim Party Supplies Adult Benjamin Franklin Deluxe Colonial Costume For Men 5 Piece Outfit • Amazon Business $48.24 1 $48.24
Morph - George Washington Costume Adult (With Wig) - Adult George Washington Costume - Colonial Costume Men Adult • Amazon Business $39.55 1 $39.55
Rubies Girls Forum Revolutionary War Martha Washington Costume • Amazon Business $34.89 1 $34.89
Maydahui 48 PCS Retro Key Shape Roller Pen Black Gel Ink Creative Unique Fun Refills Pens for School Party Drawing Writing • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Preschool Games for Boys & Girls| Easter Gifts for Kids | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
karlery Judge Colonial Wig Man Long Wave Beige Wig Washington Halloween Costume Cosplay Wig • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Skeleteen Colonial Black Tricorn Hat - Revolutionary War Costume Tricorner Deluxe Hat with Gold Trimming • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
KAISA Thick Legal Pad Small Writing Pads, 5“x8” Legal Pad Narrow Ruled With Rigid Chipboard Back Support, 50sheets Perforated 20lb Recycled Paper Pads, Canary 12pad, KSU-6948 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
656 Pcs 3 Size Assorted Patriotic Foam Stickers Self-Adhesive Shape 4th of July American USA Flag Star Red White Blue Craft Foam Stickers 1" 1.5" 2" for Kids Class Independence Day Art Embellishment • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$612.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$663.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.11

Total project goal

$780.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $780.76

2 Donors

-$45.00

Donations toward project cost

-$38.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $715.76

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