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Mrs. Cacace-Vila from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wonka World Needs Costumes!

My students need Willy Wonka costumes, sewing supplies, fabric, and assorted acrylic paints.

  • $308 goal

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My Students

I teach theater in a Title I, elementary school in East New York, Brooklyn. I work with a diverse population of students throughout the day. Our school is a mosaic of cultures. Acting is a way to teach English Language learners and special needs students. The science teacher and I recognize that theater is way to explore science concepts for those children in language acquisition mode.

As the theatre teacher, I am revamping and updating our theatre department.

We need everything including basic supplies for tech and productions. With budgets for the arts being cut, I'm reaching out to donors for help.

Theater for many of my students is a powerful new way to express themselves and feel pride in who they are. As I tap into the talents of my students, it's important for me to have the supplies they need to create.

You can make a difference by giving my students a wonderful new avenue for expression.

My Project

This spring is an exciting time for our revitalized theater productions. With these requested materials: Willy Wonka costumes, singer handheld sewing machines, and sewing supplies, I will be able to costume our Oompa Loompas so they can help us teach Character Education values.

Our Theatre Department Tech Group needs basic scenery supplies, including the requested muslim fabric and acrylic paints to create play backgrounds and props.

Theater is a great avenue to teaching literacy, writing and character education. It allows students to express themselves while learning at the same time.

Your support of the Arts at my school will mean so much to so many future stars.

Mrs. Cacace-Vila PS 159 Isaac Pitkin Grades 3-5

More about Mrs. Cacace-Vila

Brooklyn, NY 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

350 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rockland 92 by 76 Count Muslin, 44/45-Inch, Unbleached/Natural • Amazon Business $51.70 2 $103.40
Sax True Flow Medium-Bodied Acrylic Paint - 1/2 Gallon - Set of 6 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $68.28 1 $68.28
Sax True Flow Medium-Bodied Acrylic Paint - 1/2 Gallon - Violet • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Dritz Deluxe Seam Ripper (3 PACK) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Stitch Sew Quick • Amazon Business $11.55 1 $11.55
Singer Pearlized Head Straight Pins, 150-Count • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
Singer Assorted Self Threading Hand Needles, 15-Count • Amazon Business $4.30 1 $4.30
Dritz Tomato Pin Cushion • Amazon Business $2.38 1 $2.38
Singer Polyester Thread, Assorted Colors, 24 Spools • Amazon Business $2.00 1 $2.00

Materials cost

$227.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.07

Total project goal

$307.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $307.16

2 Donors

-$297.54

Donations toward project cost

-$261.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.62

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 $0.00

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