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Mrs. Siciliano from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Circus Comes to Chi-Town: Drama Supplies for All

Help me give my students books, backdrops, and circus tools (like juggling balls) to help them create an immersive theatre experience for younger students in the school!

  • 8 donors
  • $291 goal

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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

The materials that I am requesting including costume pieces, such as clown noses and ring leader top hats, and props, such as barbells and juggling balls, are for 7th and 8th grade students who have elected to take a theatre elective course with me this year.

In this class, students will develop their own circus-themed immersive theatre show for others!

I am hoping students will be inspired by the items in this project and use them to research, plan, rehearse, and ultimately perform for the younger drama classes in our school community!

Mrs. Siciliano Patrick Henry Elementary 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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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

300 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skeleteen Black Felt Top Hat - Victorian Costume Hats For Tuxedo Magician or Ringmaster Costumes - 1 Piece • Amazon Business $16.91 2 $33.82
6 Packs Juggling Balls Set for Beginners, Quality Mini Juggling Balls, Durable Juggle Ball Kit, Soft Easy Juggle Balls • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
4PCS Giant Inflatable Dumbbell Barbell - Carnival Circus Birthday/Halloween Party Decorations Supplies Cosplay Props - Blow Up Costume Photo Booth Props Accessory • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Circo de pulgas (Flea Circus) (Artistas Mini-Animalistas) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.60 1 $14.60
peony man 4 Pieces Red and White Striped Tablecloth Plastic Stripe Table Cover Carnival Circus Tablecloths Waterproof Rectangle Tablecloth for Holiday Party Picnic Decoration, 54" x 107" • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
Olivia Saves the Circus • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
Ogrmar 25PCS Red Circus Clown Nose Christmas Costume Party Cosplay Halloween Decor (25PCS) • Amazon Business $10.71 1 $10.71
GYA Red Circus Backdrop Amusement Park Tents Stratus Playground Carnival Carousel Kids Boy Girl 1st First one Birthday Party Background Photo Baby Shower, 7x5FT(width 210cm x Height 150cm) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
HiUnicorn 12PCS Rainbow Party Favors Dance Ribbons for Kids Circus Carnival Rhythmic Gymnastics Birthday Party Decoration Supplies, Ribbon Baton Twirling Sticks Silks Streamers Wands for Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
RUBFAC 170ft 120pcs Red and White Striped Pennant Banner, Carnival Circus Decorations Supplies, String Triangle Bunting Flags, Kids Birthday, New Year Eve Celebration Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Dr Cat in The Hat Birthday Party Decorations/Thing 1 and Thing 2 Party Decorations/Dr Baby Shower/Red Blue Fringe Foil Curtains Backdrop Circus Carnival Party/Nurse Graduation Deorations • Amazon Business $8.07 1 $8.07
Say Hola to Spanish at the Circus - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.99 1 $7.99
20 Pieces Circus Carnival Party Direction Signs Decor Circus Welcome Signs for Birthday Showman Themes Party Decoration Accessories • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
22 Pcs Carnival Photo Banner Picture Frame Carnival Circus Theme Party Cutouts Decorations with Picture Frame Cardstock Stand Photo Backdrop Props for Baby Boy Girl Birthday Carnival Game Party Supply • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise • Amazon Business $7.33 1 $7.33
Sidewalk Circus • Amazon Business $7.02 1 $7.02
TCM - Miss Missy and Her Circus - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Clifford At the Circus - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $2.91 1 $2.91

Materials cost

$213.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.58

Total project goal

$290.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $290.54

8 Donors

-$290.25

Donations toward project cost

-$246.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.29

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 $0.00

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