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A Splash of Culture For Hispanic Heritage Month

Help me give my students supplies and decorations to create a community of culture to decorate our classroom for Hispanic Heritage Month.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $241

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My Project

This school year, I plan to celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month in a meaningful and educational way. I am enthusiastic about involving my students in a collaborative decoration project that would beautify our surroundings and foster cultural awareness and understanding.

This is a significant opportunity to educate students about diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

My planned activities and decorations will showcase the richness of cultures and foster a sense of unity and appreciation among our students. This project aims to create an immersive, engaging, hands-on learning experience.

To create a vibrant and immersive environment for students, I kindly request supplies that enable them to engage in hands-on decorating activities. This initiative aligns perfectly with our school's commitment to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and cross-cultural learning. These supplies include colorful banners, flags, and posters representing various Hispanic countries and craft materials such as tissue paper for creating vibrant flowers and other forms.

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Cleveland, OH
Grades 9-12
Social Emotional Learning
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Thomas East Technical High School Grades 9-12

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

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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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Jillson Roberts Solid Color Tissue Paper Available in Different Assortments, Bold and Bright • Amazon Business $18.75 4 $75.00

NACETURE Drop Ceiling Hook for Hanging – 25 Pack Ceiling Decorations Ceiling Hanger on Drop Suspended Ceiling Tile Hook Ceiling Clips for Classroom Grid for Office Home Stores Wedding (25 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.19 2 $30.38

Scarlet Red Tissue Paper Squares, Bulk 24 Sheets, Premium Gift Wrap and Art Supplies for Birthdays, Holidays, or Presents by Feronia packaging, Large 20 Inch x 30 Inch Made in USA • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96

Bostitch Office EZ Squeeze One-Hole Punch, 10 Sheet Capacity, Lightweight, Gray/Blue (2402) • Amazon Business $7.61 2 $15.22

Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Latin American Backdrop Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations and Supplies for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Astrodesigns Crafting Cardstock, 12" x 12", 65 lb/176 gsm, Bright White, 70 Sheets (91522) • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22

Materials cost			$171.77
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.58
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$204.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$36.06
Total project goal			$240.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$240.41
2 Donors			-$228.65
Donations toward project cost			-$204.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.30
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$11.76
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Splash of Culture For Hispanic Heritage Month

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