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Ms. Melendez from Staten Island, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lion King!

Help me give my students a variety of essential items needed to put on theatrical productions! My students need these materials for their June production of the Lion King!

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My Project

Imagine being given the opportunity to participate in the chance of a lifetime! To be given the opportunity to not only put on a real Disney production of the Lion King, but also perform on a real Broadway stage!

We are 54 talented and eager third, fourth and fifth grade students who have been given the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Disney Musicals in Schools program!

Our students are thrilled to be taking part in such a creative learning experience! Participating in theater arts is an outlet for our students to express their emotions, thoughts, and dreams. It not only helps to build their self-confidence but also stimulates creativity in problem solving and collaboration. This is our first year participating in this program and our students are eager and ready for the undertaking!

The materials and supplies I am requesting for my students will not only help us in our first year of putting on a Disney Musicals in Schools production, but will also help us to sustain the program for many more years to come! Our students need a variety of items to put on a production of The Lion King! This project includes items that will help to our costumes and set really bring The Lion King story to life!

Your donations to this project will help our students to put on a performance they can be proud of!

Theater arts is a great way to foster a love of creativity and performing while also helping to build self-confidence and communication skills. It is a safe place for students to express their feelings and emotions! Disney Musicals in Schools has given us the opportunity to provide this experience to our current students and with your support, many more students in the future as well!

Ms. Melendez PS 53 Barbara Esselborn School Grades 3-5

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Staten Island, NY 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

54 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BAOBAO Cat Fox Long Fur Ears Hair Clip Headwear Cosplay Halloween Costume(Gray&Pink) • Amazon Business $7.99 9 $71.91
U.S. Art Supply White Gesso Acrylic Medium, 500ml Tub - 16.9 Ounces over a Pint • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Marchare Boys Socks Kids Cushioned Crew Socks Girls Thick Cotton Athletic Running Socks Black 6 Pack 7-10 Years • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Step Stool for Kids - Toddler Step Up Stool for Kitchen - Bathroom Safety Bottom as Toilet Stool - Slip-Resistant Surface1 Step Stool for Kids / Adult (Gray White) 1 Pack • Amazon Business $12.90 2 $25.80

Materials cost

$189.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.26

Total project goal

$261.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $261.75

2 Donors

-$223.67

Donations toward project cost

-$222.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.08

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 $0.00

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