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Mrs. Kerkman from Austin TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

A Graduation of the Century!

Help me give my students the graduation ceremony they deserve, with lights, decorations, props, and more to help transform our gymnasium into a formal ceremony venue.

  • $362 goal

This project expired on May 15, 2020.

This project expired on May 15, 2020.

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.

My Students

My students are inspiring. They've been through a lifetime of experiences, yet they're only in high school. Many have moved from other countries and had to adapt to their new environment in the United States. The majority of them are living in low-income households and have part-time jobs.

After overcoming incredible obstacles, I'm amazed that these students show up every day and I want to give them the educational opportunities they deserve.

Life for them has been hard enough already, and I want to get them their best chance for success.

My Project

Our district is hosting this year's graduation ceremony in the school gymnasium. Our parents and students can't picture it yet, but with your help, we can transform our gym into a formal ceremony venue. Help seniors who have worked relentlessly get the ceremony they deserve! With a limited budget, I'm concerned that the decorations will be minimal.

By donating, you'll help us purchase simple decorations, lighting, a photo area, balloons, and more to show them just how proud we are of the graduating class of 2020!

Please pitch in to get these basic supplies that take the graduation ceremony from boring to perfection!

Mrs. Kerkman
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
sancua Rectangle Tablecloth - 60 x 84 Inch - Stain and Wrinkle Resistant Washable Polyester Table Cloth, Decorative Fabric Table Cover for Dining Table, Buffet Parties and Camping, Black • Amazon Business $11.99 5 $59.95
STARSIDE 12 Pack Clear Glass Cylinder Vases, Table Flowers Vase,for Wedding Decrations and Formal Dinners (6 Inch) • Amazon Business $37.69 1 $37.69
MOUNTDOG 10" Selfie Ring Light, Multifunction Mini LED Ring Light with Stand Phone Holder for Multi-Platform Live Streaming, Desktop Camera Ringlight for YouTube Video/Photography • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Julius Studio Photo Video Studio 10 ft. Wide Cross Bar 7.3 ft. Tall Backdrop Stand, Background Support System Kit with Clamp, Sand Bag, Carry Bag, Photography Studio, JSAG283 • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Black Plastic Tablecloths 12 Pack Disposable Table Covers 84 Inches Circle Table Cloths Vinyl Tablecovers for Round Tables up to 6 ft and for Picnic Barbecue Birthday Wedding Anniversary Banquet • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MUMUXI 16 Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated (Included) 10ft 30 LED Mini String Lights Waterproof Copper Wire Firefly Starry Lights for DIY Wedding Party Mason Jars Christmas Decorations, Warm White • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ZERODECO Graduation Decorations, Black and Gold We Are So Proud Of You Banner Paper Pompom Fan Hanging Swirls Graduation Confetti Paper Garland Party Balloons for Grad Party Decoration Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
PartyWoo Red White Blue Balloon, 66 pcs 12 Inch Red Balloons, White Balloons, Royal Blue Balloons, Paper Fans for American Party Decorations, Red White and Blue Decorations, America Party • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Moon Boat Patriotic Decorations Star Latex Balloons - Red Blue White - Fourth of July Party Supplies(115Ct) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Konsait Graduation Photo Booth Props (24Count), Graduation Photo Props Class of 2020 Grad Decor with Sticks, Black Blue red and Gold for Graduation Party Favors Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Hicarer 10000 Pieces Vase Filler Beads Gems Water Gel Beads Growing Crystal Pearls Wedding Centerpiece Decoration (Red) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Hicarer 10000 Pieces Vase Filler Beads Gems Water Gel Beads Growing Crystal Pearls Wedding Centerpiece Decoration (Blue) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$273.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$307.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.29

Total project goal

$361.93

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