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Mr. Cruz from East Elmhurst, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Second Graders GLOWING On To Third Grade!

Help me give my students an awesome glow themed party for the end of the year, to make memories they will never forget!

  • $242 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

I want to celebrate my students' accomplishments this school year in a fun way that they will remember forever. What better way to do that than a glow party??

My students have worked super hard all school year academically and now I want their social emotional side to really show out at the end of the year by throwing them a party.

These materials will let the room and the children transform into the glow in the dark theme. The face paint and glow sticks are so students have props to use throughout the party, the black light is to make everything in the room, the tape and backdrop will make for awesome photos for the parents! Please help me make this a memorable moment in my students' life!

Mr. Cruz East Elmhurst Community School Grades PreK-2

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.

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East Elmhurst, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MIBOTE 83Pcs Led Light Up Toys Party Favors Glow in the Dark Party Supplies for Kid/Adults Halloween with 50 Finger Lights, 8 Jelly Rings, 5 Flashing Glasses, 5 Bracelets, 5 Fiber Optic Hair Lights • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Litake UV Black Light for Glow Party, 6W LED Disco Ball Strobe Lights for Dark Party Supplies, Sound Activated with Remote Control, Dj Light for Halloween Xmas Birthday Party Home Decorations, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Glow Sticks Party Pack - 240 PCS That Includes, 100 Pcs 8 Inch Glow sticks,10 Pcs Ultra-Bright 6 Inch Glow Sticks, And All Exciting Accessories – Create Glow In The Dark Necklaces, Bracelets, Glasses, Headbands, Balls, Flowers And Much More, Neon Light Sticks Decoration For Party Favors Kids And Adults • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Chuangdi Glow Neon Party Supplies, 98.4 Feet 6 Rolls UV Blacklight Reactive Luminous Tape, 28.9 Feet 2 Pieces Neon Paper Garlands, LET'S GLOW Banner 10 Pieces Star Hanging Swirl, 25 Pieces Fluorescent Balloons • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
EODVICS Invisible Ink Pen with Light, 30Pcs Magic Spy Pen for Secret Message, Birthday Party, and Kids Halloween Goodies Bags Toy • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
12 Pieces Glow UV Blacklight Face & Body Paint Makeup, Glow in The Dark Face Painting Kit Neon Paint Sticks for Kids Adult Halloween Glow Party • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Glow Sticks Bulk Party Favors 100pk - 8" Glow in the Dark Party Supplies, Light Sticks for Neon Party Glow Necklaces and Bracelets for Kids or Adults • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96
Fireworx Blackout Window Film Total Blackout Stick Paper 100 Percent Light Blocking Room Darkening Static Cling 17.5 x 78.7 Inches • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
100 Pcs UV Neon Balloons ,Neon Glow Party Balloons UV Black Light Balloons Glow in the dark for Birthday Decorations Wedding Glow Party Supplies Blacklight Reactive Fluorescent Balloons • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$172.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$204.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.16

Total project goal

$241.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $241.05

2 Donors

-$241.05

Donations toward project cost

-$204.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.16

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