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Ms. Nguyen from San Francisco, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Greatest Show!

Help me give my students theatre props, backstage items, and lighting equipment they need to create a magical musical!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nguyen's classroom raised $804

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our class of 32 represents over 10 different countries, and these kids are anything but ordinary. My diverse students come from all walks of life. Their urban neighborhood is flooded with colorful personalities, booming businesses, and it's always full of interesting stories.

Students come into the school day ready to face it all, and some come with trauma, language challenges, and family issues that occupy their innocent minds.

My students come hoping for a safe haven, an inclusive learning environment, and a daily experience they can empower a rise above any of their difficult circumstances.

They rise to the challenge daily. With almost a third of my class English Language Learners, some of them newcomers, these students work rigorously twice as hard as the average learner to communicate in their second language of English. More than half of my students receive free/reduce-price lunch, but, make no mistake, their financial upbringing does not get in their way of being the best scholars they can be.

Unfortunately, some of my students are far too familiar with trauma and other incidents that alter their emotional frame-of-mind daily. It takes a village, and our class is a family. Brave and motivated, they learn through adversity always.

My Project

Lights! Camera! Action! Every spring our fourth and fifth graders look forward to joining our school musical. This year's theme is The Greatest Show, a circus-inspired show highlighting the importance of individuality to promote self-worth and anti-bullying.

The audience will be transported through the whimsical and magnificent setting of the performance.

The lighting equipment will create a warm inviting ambiance while highlighting certain props and costumes. The black lights and the glow-in-the-dark paint will enhance movement and draw audiences into the magical world. Other props like the confetti and candles will help our young performers exist in the story's world while allowing them to become immersed in their roles.

Through theatre readers, students not only gain confidence and practice life skills like public speaking and non-verbal communication, but they are also strengthening their reading skills, and they will improve reading fluency through repetitive readings of the script. Every time they read the script, it increased expression. They will continue to have an accurate comprehension of the story line while improved their confidence as readers. A lot of our kids are English language learners for whom learning through acting, song, and dance is highly effective. This is my 10th year running the musical, and the benefits are endless, so please help us create the greatest show ever!

Ms. Nguyen Redding Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Indy Kids' Steady Stilts, Red, Medium • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97
Ehome Fairy String Lights, 12 Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated, 7.2ft 20LED Christmas Lights Silver Coated Copper Wire Lights Firefly Lights Moon Lights for Party Christmas Decorations White • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
33 FT 100 LED Globe Ball String Lights, Fairy String Lights Plug in, 8 Modes with Remote, Decor for Indoor Outdoor Party Wedding Christmas Tree Garden, Warm White • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Onforu 3 Pack 24W UV LED Black Light Bar, 5ft Power Cord with US Plug and Switch, Glow in The Dark Party Supplies for Stage Lighting, Body Paint, Fluorescent Poster, Birthday Wedding Party • Amazon Business $43.34 1 $43.34
EverBrite 18-pack Mini LED Flashlight Set - Portable Flashlights Ideal for Hurricane Supplies Camping, Night Reading, Cycling, BBQ, Party, Backpacking - Includes Lanyard & 54 x AAA Batteries • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Yeele 10x8ft Circus Background for Photography Theatre Performing Tent Ribbon Photo Backdrop Birthday Baby Shower Party Decoration Boy Girl Portrait Booth Shoot Studio Props Wallpaper • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
LED Candles, Lasts 2X Longer, Realistic Tea Light Candles, Flameless Candles to Create a Warm Ambiance, Naturally Flickering Bright Tealights,Battery Powered Candles,Unscented, Batteries Included (24) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Lightess Christmas Projector Light Moving Star Holiday Decorations Outdoor Indoor Decor LED Landscape Projection Spotlight, Warm White, YG-TYD • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Deluxe Strong Boy Costume (Large) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
UV Glow Blacklight Face and Body Paint 0.34oz - Set of 6 Tubes - Neon Fluorescent • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
20 Pieces Streamers Popper Throw Streamers Party Streamers Spider Silk Confetti Magic Hand Held Throwing Streamer for Birthday Wedding Graduation Party Favors Shows (Gold, Rose Red) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Oojami 4 Pack Red & White Striped Table Skirt Carnival Circus Decorations • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Party Supplies Decorati Balloons for Parties,Garland Latex Balloon Arch Ganland Kit | Red | Blue | Gold | White Balloons for Baby Showers, Weddings, Graduations, Corporate Events, Engagements • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Circus Carnival Birthday Party Directional Signs, Large Size 15" Circus Themed Signs Cutouts Set of 7, Greatest Showman Themed Party Supplies, Carnival Party Decoration Ideas • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BUDI 200 Glow Sticks 467Pcs Glow Party Favors for Kids/Adults: 200 Glowsticks Party Packs 7 Colors & Connectors for Glow Necklace, Flower Balls, Luminous Glasses and Triple/Butterfly Bracelets • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
GreyParrot Tape UV Tape Blacklight Reactive, (6 Pack), (6 Colors), 33ft Per Roll, Fluorescent Cloth Tape, UV Black Light Reactive Tape • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
HELLO WORLD 522pcs Glow in The Dark Stars Wall Stickers for Ceiling Adhesive Bright Realistic Stars BONUS CRESCENT MOON 21 Shooting Stars for Starry Sky Bedroom Decoration for Girls Boys Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91
Carnival Backdrop Props,soft Fabric Carnival Photo Door Banner Backdrop for carnival Game carnival party Decorations and supplies 6x3 Feet By Luo's • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Gold Confetti White Silver Balloons, 50pcs 12 inch Party Balloons for Wedding Engagement Birthday Graduation Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Inflatable Dumbbell Party Decoration • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$589.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$53.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$682.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.49

Total project goal

$803.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$803.28

2 Donors

-$484.00

Donations toward project cost

-$441.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.60

match offer

-$283.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$241.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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$0.00

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