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Ms. Crotty from Lowell, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparkling Silks

Help me give my students new silks for our colorguard shows and competitions.

  • $817 goal

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My Project

In our school, we are always looking for ways to teach our students new extracurricular activities. Occasionally, we are lucky enough to get funding to accommodate this, however, we are still lacking some of the materials that we need.

Many teachers have told me of the wonderful transformations that they have seen in their students since joining our new club.

I am looking to inspire a passion for performing in my students by funding new flags for their competitions, just like what I was able to experience when I was young. I tried out a number of different things and nothing ever seemed to be the right activity for me; that was until I spun my first flag. From then on, I knew that it was this type of performance that was meant to be a part of my life. I hope that I am able to show other kids a new activity that can become their passion as well.

Ms. Crotty STEM Academy Grades 9-12

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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Lowell, MA 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

15 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
In Stock StylePLUS Genesis Flag 2011 • bandshoppe.com $39.95 15 $599.25

Materials cost

$599.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $55.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$694.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.50

Total project goal

$816.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $816.69

2 Donors

-$408.34

Donations toward project cost

-$347.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$408.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$347.10

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.25

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 $0.00

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