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Mrs. Shideler from Burlington, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Shideler's classroom raised $169

Every Birthday Matters!

Help me give my students unforgettable birthday celebrations with special gifts, birthday cups, and classroom traditions that make every child feel valued and celebrated.

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Mrs. Shideler Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Burlington, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My third graders are curious, kind, and full of excitement. Our classroom is more than a place to learn reading, writing, and math—it is a place where every child is valued, encouraged, and celebrated. I believe that birthdays are a wonderful opportunity to remind each student just how special they are.

For many children, a birthday at school may be one of the highlights of their year.

Some of my students may not have the opportunity to celebrate with gifts or parties outside of school, so I want our classroom to be a place where every child feels seen, loved, and celebrated.

With your support, each birthday student will receive a special birthday cup filled with crinkle paper and fun surprises like a birthday pencil, bookmark, bracelet, eraser, bubble wand, and fidget toy. They will also get to wear a birthday badge, sit in a decorated birthday chair, and enjoy being celebrated by their classmates. These simple traditions create joyful memories, build confidence, and help strengthen our classroom community.

Many of the supplies, including the birthday cups, chair covers, ribbon, and decorations, can be used year after year, allowing this tradition to continue for future classes. Your generosity will help create a welcoming classroom where every child knows they matter.

Thank you for helping make birthdays extra special for my students. Your kindness will create smiles, lasting memories, and a classroom where every child feels celebrated on their special day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Shideler Pleasant Grove Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Burlington, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MagicWater Crinkle Cut Paper for Gift Baskets - 2LB White - Perfect for Shredded Paper Filler, Basket Filler, Gift Boxes, Bridesmaid Gifts, Christmas Stuffers & More – Ideal for All Occasions • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Golden Apple Cup series, 16oz Clear Plastic cups with Dome lids with hole 50sets BPA free • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
40 Pack Bubbles for Party Favors - 5 Colors Mini Stars Bubble Wand Bulk with Bubbles Refill Solution Toys for Carnival Christmas Fiesta Easter Basket Goodie Bag Stuffers Birthday Gifts Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fancy Land 2 Pcs Birthday Chair Cover for Classroom Happy Birthday Seat Cover for Kids Birthday Party Decorations for School Home Office Blue • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
emzrivo 48 Pcs Happy Birthday Pencils Colorful Birthday Pencil for Students Teacher Wooden Pencils with Erasers Birthday Party Supplies, 6 Style(48) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Handy Basics Mini Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Pencil Erasers 48pcs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LACCHOUFEE 90 Pieces Happy Birthday Kits for Kids Classroom - Include Adjustable Happy Birthday Hats, Colored Silicone Stretch, Badge Stickers - School Teachers Students Kindergarten Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Kids Party Favors Fidget Toys Bulk 30 Pack Mini Pop Fidget Keychain Its Birthday Party Favors for Kids 4-8,8-12 Small Classroom Prizes It End of Year Gifts for Students from Teacher • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
500 Yards Silver Shiny Curling Ribbon Metallic Balloon Roll for Party Festival Art Craft Decor,Florists, Weddings, Crafts and Gift wrap. (Silver) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Gersoniel 36 Pieces Fruit Scented Bookmarks for Kids Bulk Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fun Smelly Book Marks Cute Gifts for Classroom Prizes Students Teens Food Lovers, 12 Styles • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$103.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.34

Total project goal

$168.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.96

1 Donor

-$168.96

Donations toward project cost

-$143.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.34

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