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Mrs. Litoff from El Cajon, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Passion Project: Origami to Help the Sick

My students need origami paper because they are hosting a Cranes for Cancer drive to make at least 1000 origami cranes, a symbol of good luck and health.

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My Students

Most of my students are refugees from Iraq and Syria. Almost all come from lower income families. All the students at my school get free breakfast and lunch. Two thirds of my students are English Language Learners, and they are working hard and picking up English very quickly. Each student brings with him/her a unique story that makes our school climate diverse but also cohesive and collaborative. Students and staff work together to make the school a safe, respectful, and productive environment.

My Project

My students do Genius Hour projects each year. This is where they get to spend part of their day learning about whatever they want and turning that into some kind of project. One student loves origami and knows a lot about the myth in which giving a sick person 1000 origami cranes can bring good luck and health. She learned about an organization called Cranes for Caner that collects origami cranes to give to those with cancer in hopes that it will bring good luck and health to the people. She is starting a campaign to have the students at our school make origami cranes that will be delivered to Cranes for Cancer. The donation I am requesting is to make this passion project come to life at our school by providing the students with quality origami paper.

Mrs. Litoff Chase Elementary School Grades 3-5

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El Cajon, CA 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DOURA Origami Paper 750 Sheets Economy Pack with Storage -80gsm- 6 inch Square Sheet - 25 Vivid Colors for Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
DOURA Origami Paper 750 Sheets Economy Pack with Storage -80gsm- 6 inch Square Sheet - 25 Vivid Colors for Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
DOURA Origami Paper 750 Sheets Economy Pack with Storage -80gsm- 6 inch Square Sheet - 25 Vivid Colors for Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
DOURA Origami Paper 750 Sheets Economy Pack with Storage -80gsm- 6 inch Square Sheet - 25 Vivid Colors for Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$111.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.15

Total project goal

$180.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.99

6 Donors

-$178.69

Donations toward project cost

-$153.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.30

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