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Ms. Cala from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Move, Create, Reflect: Empowering Young Dancers!

Help me give my students opportunities to enhance their learning experience in dance class with essential supplies for written reflections, hands-on activities, and movement-based exploration.

  • 1 donor
  • $282 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The supplies I’m requesting will help my students engage more deeply in dance by enhancing organization, creativity, and performance preparation. We incorporate written reflections, choreography planning, and hands-on activities, so having baskets for journals will help keep materials organized. The LED and string lights will create a visually engaging environment that promotes creativity and focus, helping students feel inspired while also preparing them for performing under stage lighting.

My goal is to provide students with the tools they need to express themselves, think critically, and build confidence in dance.

By integrating writing, visual learning, and movement-based exploration, I aim to create an engaging and structured environment that fosters discipline, creativity, and collaboration. The lights will enhance the ambiance, making the space feel immersive and exciting, while the baskets will ensure students stay organized and focused. The chart paper and other supplies will help students develop responsibility and prepare for performance experiences, supporting both individual and group progress.

My students are passionate, creative, and eager to express themselves. Many are experiencing structured dance training for the first time and bring unique energy and perspectives to the classroom. They are not only learning technique but also discovering how dance connects to culture, history, and self-expression. By fostering a stimulating, organized, and inspiring space, I hope to keep them engaged and motivated. Their resilience and enthusiasm make them truly special, and I want to provide everything they need to thrive in dance and beyond.

Ms. Cala James Madison Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. Cala

Upper Marlboro, MD 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

90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storage Baskets for Organizing 3 Pack, Decorative Storage Baskets for Shelves, Rectangle Cube Storage Bins, Foldable Sturdy Fabric Storage Cubes with Handle, Bins for Cube Storage for Home|Office • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Goefun Easel Pads Self Sticky - Anchor Chart Paper for Teachers, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back, 25x30 inches，30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads • Amazon Business $43.98 1 $43.98
Pacon Poster Boards, 28" x 22", Assorted Colors, 25/Carton (54871) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
Twinkle Star 12 Stars 138 LED Curtain String Lights, Window Curtain Lights with 8 Flashing Modes Ramadan Decoration for Christmas, Wedding, Party, Home Decorations,Warm White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Duck Poster Putty - 2 oz • Blick Art Materials $2.93 6 $17.58
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens Medium Point 1.0mm Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $5.46 2 $10.92
RGB Led Strip Lights 32.8ft, Music Sync Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with Ir Remote, Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Black, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for College and Classrooms • Quill.com $6.28 1 $6.28

Materials cost

$185.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $11.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.22

Total project goal

$281.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $281.46

1 Donor

-$281.46

Donations toward project cost

-$239.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.22

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