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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Summer Fun in 2025

Help me give my students end of year summer fun supplies such as chalk, sunglasses, jump ropes, bubbles and beach balls.

  • 2 donors
  • $304 still needed

expires May 08

  • 2 donors
  • $304 still needed
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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 would love to create summer bags for each of my students.

My idea is to create a fun filled summer sand bucket that is filled with some fun activities.

These activities will help them keep their minds busy over the long summer. The bags would be filled with a bubble wand, a beach ball, sunglasses, chalk, and other summer activities. Some other activities will include summer fun sheets and books. This will allow my students to have a fun with these items but it will also keep the learning going throughout the summer. My students will be overjoyed to have these buckets for the summer.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Garland, TX 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack 14.6" Big Bubble Wands for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Party Favor Supplies for Kids, 2 Dozen • Amazon Business $21.10 2 $42.20
Stick Together Sunflower Sticker Mosaic, Perfect Collaborative Group Project, For Kids, Adults, Sticker by Number, Includes Poster, Stickers, Color Key, and Instructions. Project is 40” x 36” • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
4E's Novelty 12 Sets 5.5" Sand Buckets and Shovels for Kids Bulk (12 Pack) Small Beach Bucket for Beach Summer Outdoor Sand Toys, Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.59 2 $39.18
24 Pack Colorful Jump Ropes,7.3 Feet Jump Rope for Kids,Adjustable Outdoor Jump Ropes Skipping Rope,PVC Jumping Ropes Great Party Favor Sports Exercise Activities Birthday Gifts,Assorted Bright Colors • Amazon Business $15.69 2 $31.38
48 Pack 16 Colors Neon Party Sunglasses, 80’s Retro Style Party Favors Sun Glasses Bulk for Carnival, Summer Pool Toys, Goody Bag Stuffers, Boy and Girl Beach Party Supplies, Birthday, School Gift • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
JOYIN 150 Pcs Sidewalk Chalk Set in 30 Packs, 5 Colors, Giant Box Non-Toxic Jumbo Washable Chalk for Outdoor Art Play, Painting on Chalkboard, Kitchen, Blackboard, Playground, Outdoor • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94
SYZ 12" Beach Balls Bulk - Inflatable Swimming Pool Toys for Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors Luau Decorations - Blow Up Classic Rainbow Color Beachball Summer Water Games Fun Gifts (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
32 Sheets Reusable Make-A-Sea Face Stickers Ocean Animals DIY Art Craft Rewards for School Kid Teacher Summer Mermaid Party Favor Sticker for Birthday Gift Children Room Ocean Decorated • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$231.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$265.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.78

Total project goal

$311.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $311.86

1 Donor

-$5.00

Donations toward project cost

-$5.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$2.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$2.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $303.48

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