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Ms. Sussman from Long Island City NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Musical Theatre Brings Our School To Life!

My students need 34 various art resources such as paint, brushes, foam boards, and sequins to create imaginative costumes for Beauty and the Beast.

  • $744 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

I teach both drama and special education at a public middle school in New York. Our community is considered a high-need, low-income area, and thus we have very little funds for special projects at our school.

Every year, my students put on a fabulous musical. We rehearse after school for four months, and then for two nights we perform to sold out houses. It is the highlight of my year as well as for many of my talented students. Our problem this year is that we have very little money for costumes and props. Because we are doing "Beauty and the Beast," costumes and props are essential to telling the story. Moreover, they help the students feel more comfortable with their character, teach them about the process of drama, and make our production presentable and professional.

I am asking for paint, brushes, foam boards, sequins...basically all of the essentials to make our costumes shine on the stage. Because I am the only one who makes all of the costumes, I would appreciate anything that will help my students look amazing on opening night! It's remarkable how a little glue and some glitter can go a long way.

I cannot reiterate how much your donation would mean to my students and me. Your help will ensure that my students will have an amazing culminating experience for their year and a moment that they will remember for the rest of their lives. I still remember the costumes I wore in my middle school productions! Thank you again for your generosity!

Ms. Sussman
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart™ No-Spill Paint Pot Set: Round, 10 White Lids • School Specialty Inc. $8.21 2 $16.42
GLUE GUN CORDLESS • School Specialty Inc. $29.86 1 $29.86
School Smart™ Collage Trays - Cardboard, 8" x 10" x 5/8" • School Specialty Inc. $13.38 5 $66.90
School Smart™ Glitter - Gold, 4oz. • School Specialty Inc. $2.71 2 $5.42
40 Assorted Brush Seconds, paint brushes • School Specialty Inc. $22.99 1 $22.99
7/16", 4"L, Glue Sticks - 50/Box • School Specialty Inc. $6.17 2 $12.34
BRD FOAM CORE 22X28 WHI PK/10 • School Specialty Inc. $39.04 1 $39.04
Fabric Fun 25-Piece Set • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $7.49 1 $7.49
Tulip® 3D Fabric Paint Metallic Set • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $6.99 1 $6.99
School Smart™ Special Sequins & Spangles Bulk Pack • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $9.09 1 $9.09
School Smart™ 12" Jumbo Glitter Stems • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $4.29 2 $8.58
SWIRL FOAM HAT MFG NO:1451-99 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $0.99 1 $0.99
Fabric Fun 25-Piece Set • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $7.49 1 $7.49
Tulip® 3D Fabric Paint Metallic Set • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $6.99 1 $6.99
Tulip® 3D Crystals Fabric Paint • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $6.99 1 $6.99
Palmer Fabric Paint 6-Color Set • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc. $3.99 1 $3.99
School Smart™ Folding Bristol Board - 18" x 24", Assorted 100 Sht/Pkg (Not Shown) • School Specialty Inc. $35.69 1 $35.69
5472 RR BRD 4PLY LEM YELLOW SH MFG NO: 5472 • School Specialty Inc. $0.38 6 $2.28
5466S-5987 RRBD4PLY EM GRN SH 22X28 • School Specialty Inc. $0.38 6 $2.28
5452S-5987 RRBD 4PLY CANARY SH MFG NO: 5452 • School Specialty Inc. $0.38 6 $2.28
Handy Art Fabric Paint 9-Color Set • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $16.99 1 $16.99
School Smart™ Large Rolling Pin • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $4.99 1 $4.99
Easyboard™ Ironing Board with Pad and Cover • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $24.95 1 $24.95
Chef's Uniform Size Small Coat (36-–38) • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $17.89 1 $17.89
Chef's Uniform Hat • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $7.95 2 $15.90
Terry Cloth Hunter Green Oven Mitt • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $3.29 2 $6.58
Terry Cloth Red Pot Holder • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $1.69 2 $3.38
White Bib Apron 50/50 • Sax Family & Consumer Science, Inc. $7.95 2 $15.90
EasyShot Staples 1/4" • Nasco $2.50 3 $7.50
Papier-M ch Boxes Circle Set • Nasco $13.40 1 $13.40
Economy Multicolored Stuffing 20-lb. Box • Nasco $28.55 1 $28.55
School Smart™ Heavy Duty 2 Pocket Portfolio w/ Fastener - Dark Blue • School Specialty Inc. $13.39 2 $26.78
SunWorks® Construction Paper Smart-Stack™ • School Specialty Inc. $9.57 1 $9.57
High Speed Copy Paper - 8 1/2" x 11" 3 Hole-Punched - 10 Ream Case • School Specialty Inc. $40.99 1 $40.99

Materials cost

$527.47

Vendor shipping charges

 $52.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$610.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.90

Total project goal

$743.90

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $743.90

2 Donors

-$358.65

Donations toward project cost

-$304.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.80

match offer

-$359.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$294.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.12

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