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Ms. Ariza from Richardson, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staarcade - Level Up Learning!

Help me give my students We’re transforming our 6th grade classroom into a celebratory arcade and prize store to reward students for their STAAR prep efforts while teaching real-world skills—and extending the fun into our end-of-year World Cup.

  • 25 donors
  • $875 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

After months of dedication, determination, and intense preparation for the STAAR test, our incredible 6th graders are ready to celebrate their journey through elementary school in a way that’s unforgettable—and educational! We’re transforming our classroom into a full-blown arcade, complete with exciting games and a prize store, to reward students for their hard work and promote teamwork, responsibility, and real-world skills.

Your generous donation will help us bring this experience to life by funding items such as small toys, snacks, school supplies, decorations, and materials for game stations as one class plays and another runs the arcade!

. Here's how each donation will directly benefit students:

These games and supplies aren’t just for fun (though they are fun)! Arcade-style games motivate students to engage, collaborate, and build confidence through friendly competition. They’ll use tokens they earned during STAAR prep to play games and win tickets.

The prize store is more than a reward center—it’s an opportunity to learn. Students will practice budgeting, decision-making, and delayed gratification as they choose how to spend their tickets. The excitement of redeeming rewards also reinforces the value of their hard work and perseverance.

While one class plays, another runs the arcade! Students take on roles such as store clerks, security guards, ticket checkers, and more. This builds leadership, responsibility, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun, structured environment.

Leftover items will continue to benefit students during our end-of-year 6th Grade World Cup. Students represent countries and compete in a soccer tournament filled with culture, competition, and celebration.

Every item donated creates memories, fosters essential life skills, and celebrates our students in a way they’ll never forget.

Ms. Ariza Math Science & Technical Magnet School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richardson, TX 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 25donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skee-Ball Game for Kids and Adults, Giant Inflatable Game, 11 Feet Long, Includes 4 Balls and Electric Air Pump, Indoor and Outdoor Games for Adults and Family, Skee-Ball Arcade Game for Home, Toys • Amazon Business $123.49 1 $123.49
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.77 3 $44.31
CHAMPKEY Golf Putting Green Indoor - Advanced Guides Golf Putting Mat - Enhance Putting Accuracy and Challenge • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Franklin Sports Mini Basketball Hoops-Indoor Over The Door Mini Hoop+Basketball Sets-Perfect Accessory for Bedroom+Office • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Assorted Bulk Chocolate Mix - Snickers, Kit Kat, Milky Way, Twix, Whoopers, Heath & More! By Candy Market (4 LB) • Amazon Business $31.75 1 $31.75
Sour Punch Strawberry Sour Straws 2oz Tray (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Twinkle Star 4 Pack Photo Booth Backdrop 3FT x 8FT Metallic Tinsel Foil Fringe Curtains Environmental Background Streamers for Birthday Wedding Party Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $14.89 2 $29.78
Loddie Doddie Liquid Chalk Markers (24-Pack) - Dust-Free Erasable Pens for Windows, Glass, Chalkboard & Blackboard - 6mm Reversible Bullet & Chisel Tip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Stove Pipe Hats - Party Hats for Adults – Felt Top Hat – Bulk Assorted Color Group Costume Hats – 12 Pack – Funny Party Hats • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Haribo Gummy Bears Bulk Pack | 100 Individually Wrapped Fun Size Candy Packs in Reusable Plastic Tub | Gummie Gold-Bears in Assorted Flavors • Amazon Business $24.65 1 $24.65
MaxGear Bookends Acrylic Book Ends Clear Book Ends for Shelves Decorative bookends for Shelves Non-Skid Book End Heavy Duty Bookend Book Holders for Shelves Book Stoppers (4 Pairs/8 Pieces, Large) • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Funny Guy Mugs Hacky Sacks, Multicolored Crochet Assorted Geometric Pattern Hacky Ball, Foot Bag Kick Sack, Indoor and Outdoor Toys for Kids and Adults, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Zotz Fizzy Old Fashioned Hard Candy Assorted Fruit Flavored, Blue Raspberry Grape, Individually Wrapped -Filled With A Fizzy Center - Gluten -Free, From Italy Since 1970 (48 Strings, Total 192 Units) • Amazon Business $18.83 1 $18.83
Tatuo 6 Piece Dollar Sign Necklaces Gold Plated Sign Necklace for Men, Hip Hop Dollar Chain • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
OBTANIM 100 Pieces Colorful Bouncy Balls Bulk Mixed Pattern High Bouncing Balls for Kids Party Favors, Prizes, Birthdays Gift (27 mm) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mountain Dew, 7.5 Fl Oz Cans, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $3.97 4 $15.88
CCJK Disco Party Ball Lights,USB Sound Activated Party Lights with Remote Control 7 Color RGB Dance Disco Strobe Light for Kids Festival Celebration Family Parties Birthday Christmas Wedding (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ArtCreativity Smile Face Paddle Balls, Pack of 36, Mini 4.5 Inch Plastic Paddleball with String, Assorted Bright Colors, Great Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers, Fun Activity Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Tiny Mills 50 Pcs Emoji Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs) for Emoji Birthday Party Favors,Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers, Game Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Teacher Stamps • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Baby Bottle Pop Colorfest Individually Wrapped Blue Raspberry Party Pack – 10 Blue Raspberry Lollipops w/ Powdered Sugar Dip - Bulk Candy For Party Favors, Birthdays, & Gender Reveal Parties • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
Baby Bottle Pop Colorfest Individually Wrapped Pink Strawberry Party Pack – 10 Strawberry Lollipops w/ Powdered Sugar Dip - Bulk Candy For Party Favors, Birthdays, & Gender Reveal Parties • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
Sumind 2 Pieces Funny Pizza Hat Crazy Silly Fun Party Toy Play Hat with Felt Toppings and Plush Fabric Novelty Costume Accessories Pizza Party Supplies Decoration for Carnival, Dramas • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Galaxy Slime Kit for Girls Boys, 36 Pack Mini Slime Party Favors for Kids, Pretty Stretchy & Non-Sticky Slime Pack, Valentine Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
GADMEXILY 100pcs Cartoon Keychain for Kids Party Favors, Mini Cute Keyring for Classroom Prizes, Birthday Christmas Party Favors Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies, 20 Colors • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Foam Ball – Classic Long-Distance Football - Flight-Optimizing Tail - Hand Grip – Indoor and Outdoor Fun (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Foam Ball, Classic Long-Distance Football, Flight-Optimizing Tail, Whistling Sound, Indoor & Outdoor Fun, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Airheads Sour Full-Size Candy Bars, Taffy Candy Variety Bulk Box, Individually Wrapped Candy, Three Assorted Flavors, 60 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
160 Pieces Sports Eye Stickers for Kids Football Softball Baseball Face Stickers Lacrosse Fans Eye Strips with 2 Pencils for Party Game Sport Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
DR PEPPER - CHERRY, 12 OZ, 12 PK • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86
AMOR PRESENT Slap Bracelets Bulk, 48PCS Snap Bracelets for Kids Tie Dye Wrist Band Mermaid Sports for Party Favors Carnival Prizes Goodie Bags Groove Party • Amazon Business $6.48 1 $6.48
Dr Pepper Strawberries and Cream Soda, 12 fl oz cans, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $6.47 1 $6.47
250 Pack Safety Pins by Luxurecourt, 4 Assorted Sizes of Durable, Silver Small and Large Safety Pins Bulk, Rust-Resistant Nickel Plated Steel, Sharp Edge for Clothes, Sewing, Arts & Craft • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
LuckyStar365 24 pcs Novelty Fake Mustaches, Mustache Party Supplies, Self Adhesive Mustaches for Masquerade Party & Performance • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$702.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$742.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.10

Total project goal

$874.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$874.01

23 Donors

-$861.66

Donations toward project cost

-$742.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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$0.00

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