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Ms. Battle from Rocky Mount, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Battle's classroom raised $570

Building Bright Futures with DYI Graduation Essentials

Help me give my students the resources they need to show their creative art side.

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Ms. Battle Nash Central High School
Rocky Mount, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

This year, our Pre-K graduation theme is “Toy Story: To Graduation and Beyond!” Inspired by the beloved Toy Story characters and Buzz Lightyear’s famous saying, our students will celebrate their accomplishments while looking ahead to the exciting adventures that await them in kindergarten.

My Pre-K students have worked hard all year to learn, grow, and prepare for their next educational journey.

Graduation is an important milestone that recognizes their achievements and helps build confidence as they transition to kindergarten. I am requesting DIY graduation supplies to help create a memorable Toy Story-themed celebration for my students and their families.

The materials in this project will allow us to create personalized graduation decorations, keepsakes, photo props, certificates, and themed graduation activities that bring our “To Graduation and Beyond!” vision to life. Students will participate in hands-on projects that encourage creativity, self-expression, and fine motor development while preparing for their special day.

Many of my students come from families with limited resources, and these materials will ensure that every child can participate in a meaningful graduation celebration at no cost to their family. Our Toy Story-themed graduation will provide an opportunity for students to celebrate their growth, reflect on their accomplishments, and look forward to the exciting adventures ahead.

With your support, we can create a fun, engaging, and unforgettable graduation experience that honors our students’ hard work and reminds them that the sky is not the limit; it’s to graduation and beyond! Thank you for helping us celebrate our future kindergarteners.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

14 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Battle Nash Central High School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

14 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Duo-Finish® Butcher Paper Roll - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Roowest 60 Pack Canvas Tote Bags Bulk 16" x 15" Lightweight Medium Reusable Grocery Shopping Cloth Bags for DIY Gifts(White) • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
Mifoci 20 Pcs Plastic Water Bottles Bulk 17 oz, Stylish Colors | Leak Proof Flip Top Closure, Reusable Water Bottles for Gym Outdoor Party Events, Bulk Bottles for Adults Sports Activities • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Pool Mate 12-Pack Teal and Orange Pool Noodles, Made in Canada • Amazon Business $42.48 1 $42.48
Disney / Pixar Toy Story 4 My Busy Books - Storybook, 10 figurines, playmat • Amazon Business $15.83 2 $31.66
Champion Sports 6 Gallon Bucket with Padded Soft Seat Lid - Durable Construction - Balls Not Included - Ideal for Baseball, Softball, T-Ball, Practice Balls, and Lacrosse – White • Amazon Business $26.77 1 $26.77
Fadeless Design Roll - 48" x 50 ft, Cloud • Blick Art Materials $20.23 1 $20.23
Crayola Air-Dry Clay Bucket 5 lbs White (57-5055) • Staples $12.42 1 $12.42

Materials cost

$406.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $31.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.46

Total project goal

$569.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $569.75

1 Donor

-$569.75

Donations toward project cost

-$484.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.46

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