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Ms. Lee from Lauderhill, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It Was Tough But We Made It Work!

Help me give my students an awesome end of year/end of testing party!

  • $568 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2021.

This project expired on September 2, 2021.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I teach two classes of third grade math through departmentalization. Many students enter my class viewing math as a dreaded subject, while others already have a small spark waiting to be lit. They express many concerns: "It's boring," "I'm not good at it," "Math is too complicated," "When will I use this?" and "Nothing ever makes sense in math." My response? "That's only because you haven't experienced math with me!"

Through hands-on exploration and real-life​ math connections, I am proud to say that I am able to create a classroom full of math lovers.

My little learners become eager to start a new week and see what engaging activities I have planned. By launching a variety of projects, I am able to reach the majority of the students in my classroom. Nothing brings a smile to my face like hearing my students cry out, "No way, math is over already?" after dedicating 90 minutes to study.

My Project

My project requests items to help throw my wonderful students a much deserved end of year party. Many of them returned to campus in October, in hopes of improving their scores and returning to some normalcy. My in-class students and virtual learners have been working hard to learn the concepts they missed last year when COVID first began, as well as learn their new standards for this year.

With such a rough school year, and the ending of the school year approaching... I would love to throw my two classes an end of year party to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

The candy will be used to award students during and after testing for their commitment to getting through the exam. The soda, chips, and cookies will be given to the students during our end of year party. The paint materials will also be used during the end of year party to give my students a chance to express their feelings toward the year that has passed. They will create a collage of the awesome memories we shared, as well as some experiences that may have been difficult for them.

Ms. Lee
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Artecho 12x16 Inch Stretched Canvas, White Blank 6 Pack, Primed 100% Cotton, Value Bulk Pack for Painting, Acrylic Pouring, Oil Paint & Artist Mix Media • Amazon Business $21.77 3 $65.31
Sargent Art (SARAD) 16oz Acrylic Paint Assortment, 12 Colors, Bottles, Count • Amazon Business $46.49 1 $46.49
Mixed Bulk Candy, 3 AM Snacks Easter Candy, Dessert, Variety Pack, Party Candies, Individually Wrapped, Assorted Sweet Treats, Perfect for Sharing College Spring Final Exams 2021 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Mini Chips Ahoy! Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gears 5 Edition, Free In-Game Content, 12 Big Bags (3 Oz.) • Amazon Business $14.12 2 $28.24
Push Pop Individually Wrapped Lollipop Variety Party Pack - 10 Count Lollipop Suckers in Assorted Flavors - Fun Candy for Parties and Celebrations • Amazon Business $8.83 3 $26.49
EASYCITY 48 Pack Barrel of Slime - Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Educational Game - Kids, Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Pepsi Flavors Variety Pack, Cherry Mango, Original, 12oz Cans (18 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.00 2 $24.00
Cotton Candy Bags - Assorted Flavors 30 pack - Individual Package Big Bulk - Pastel Candy for Stocking, Treats, Party Favors, Buffet table and Pinata • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
SKITTLES & STARBURST Candy Full Size Variety Mix 62.79-Ounce 30-Count Box • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pixy Stix Candy Filled Fun Straws 0.42 Ounce, Pack of 85 • Amazon Business $19.86 1 $19.86
100% Compostable 9 Inch Heavy-Duty Plates [125 Pack] Eco-Friendly Disposable Sugarcane Paper Plates - White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Brach's Kiddie Mix Variety Candy, 175 Count, Assorted • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
7 Oz Clear Disposable Plastic Cups by Framo, For Any Occasion, Ice Tea, Juice, Soda, and Coffee Glasses for Party, Picnic, BBQ, Travel, and Events (300, clear) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
JOJODO Flat Paint Brushes Set,50 Pcs Art Paintbrushes for Kids/Artists/Painters/Beginners/Students ,Short Plastic Handle,Nylon Hair Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Art Painting (25Flat +25Round#1) • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Hulameda 28 Pcs Paint Tray Palettes Plastic for Kids to Put Cupcake and Art Painting • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
SOUR PATCH KIDS & SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy Variety Pack - 18 Individual Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.16 1 $11.16
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$446.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.18

Total project goal

$567.89

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