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Ms. Peterson from Bridgeport, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Graduation to Remember

Help me give my students an outdoor balloon display and individual graduation buckets that reward them for a job well done.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Peterson's classroom raised $235

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.

My Students

My school is in an urban, high poverty area, and 100% of our students qualify for free lunch. My students have grown up in the inner city. Many of my students deal with poverty and crime on a daily basis, which might seem unimaginable to some of us. Although my students deal with trauma on a daily basis, they still come to school with a smile on their face, eager to learn and grow.

Each year I am more and more amazed at how my little ones are able to leave all of their troubles at home and come to school ready to learn.

I have seen so many children in my class grow so much in just ten short months. I know how hard my students have to work and they truly inspire me to be the best teacher I can be.

My Project

This year has been a year of UPS and DOWNS. My 5 year old students have made the best out of this unprecedented year. Since the very start of the year we have switched from online to in person more times than I can count on one hand. My students never cared how we were learning, just that we were doing it together!

This year was definitely filled with challenges and many unknowns.

I am hoping to provide my students with an outside graduation that awards them for their dedication to learning this 2020-2021 school year. I want to provide families with a beautiful display that they can remember forever. I hope to show my students that all their hard work led them to this moment, kindergarten graduation.

The materials listed will provide each student with a bucket filled with snacks, gifts and materials that will make for a successful virtual graduation after party!

Ms. Peterson Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jungle Theme Party Supplies :143pcs Green Balloon Garland Arch Kit, with 23 Green Palm Leaves for Birthdays, Baby Shower, Safari Party Decorations • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
ArtCreativity 6 Inch Mini Plastic Beach Pail and Shovel Set - Pack of 12 - Assorted Colors Buckets and White Shovels - Summer Beach Toys - Practical Gift, Party Favor and Prize • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
PPD Inkjet PREMIUM Iron-On White and Light Color T Shirt Transfers Paper LTR 8.5x11” Pack of 10 Sheets (PPD001-10) • Amazon Business $8.94 2 $17.88
Bubble Wand, 14" Big Bubble Wand Set(14 Pack 7 Colour), Non-toxic Smelless Bubble Toy For Kids Child Birthday Party Favor Wedding Summer Outdoor Activity Bathroom Bath Toys, by MAPIXO • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
SWEDISH FISH Mini Soft & Chewy Candy, 24 - 2 oz Bags • Amazon Business $15.46 1 $15.46
Kids Sunglasses with UV Protection - Party Favors - 24 Pack - Bulk Pool Party Favors, Goody Bag Fillers, Beach Party Favors, Bulk Party Pack of 2 Dozen in 4 Neon Colors • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Konsait Graduation Photo Booth Frame Inflatable Selfie Picture Frame with Class of 2021 Graduation Photo Booth Props DIY Kit for Congrats Grad Graduation Party Decorations Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Black And Gold Balloon Garland Arch Kit Black White Gold Balloons Arch Kits 118 Pcs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SYZ 12" Beach Balls Bulk - Inflatable Swimming Pool Toys for Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors Luau Decorations - Blow Up Classic Rainbow Color Beachball Summer Water Games Fun Gifts (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 Oz Snack Packs, 30-Count Multi-Pack Box • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Capri Sun Pacific Cooler Ready-to-Drink Juice (10 Pouches) • Amazon Business $1.83 3 $5.49

Materials cost

$166.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.11

Total project goal

$234.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$234.05

6 Donors

-$202.00

Donations toward project cost

-$177.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.30

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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$0.00

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