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Ms. Rodriquez-Joos from Saint Louis, MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ABC Countdown!

Help me give my students fun ways to countdown to the last day of Kindergarten.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rodriquez-Joos's classroom raised $567

This project is fully funded

My Project

The Special Education Cross Cat self-contained classroom would like to promote our kindergarten's in a ABC count down to last day of school. No better way to to celebrate then to include all Kindergartner in our school as we ABC countdown to the last day of School!

Inclusion is key and no better way then inviting the entire Kindergarten class to join in the fun with us.

We will be initiating play, learning to share, take turns, and have fun with our peers as we count down each day to the end of the year.

Donations will go towards events that will happen each day starting at A and going all the way to Z by the last day of school.

A/B Art and Bubbles. C-chalk and cookies. D-Donuts and dance. E-Exercise.

F-fast food with friends. G-gameday. H-hat day. I-Ice cream treat. J-Jammies. K-kickball. L-lollipops and lemonade. M-movie and mustaches. N-Nickname and nuggets. O-work Outside. P-pop isles and picnic lunch. Q-Quit reading. R-rainbow and relays. S-SpongeBob and Snow cones. T-Tie-Dye.

U-under our desk. V-video and vanilla ice cream. W- Water Day Extra recess

Y-yellow day. Z -Zoom into first day field day.

Ms. Rodriquez-Joos Washington Montessori Elementary 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.

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.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hawaiian Shaved Ice S700 Snow Cone Machine Kit with 6 - 16oz. Syrups: Cherry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Tiger’s Blood, Lemon-Lime, Pina Colada, 25 Snow Cone Cups, 25 Spoon Straws, and 6 Pouring Spouts • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
Wettarn Crayon Water Gun Bulk 24.8 Inch Water Tube Squirters Water Suction Guns Water Shooter Beach and Pool Toys Squirt Guns for Water Party Game Summer Pool Boys Girls Adults Toys(48 Pcs) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Hawaiian Shaved Ice Syrup Assortment with 6 - 16oz Bottles, 50 Snow Cone Cups, Spoon Straws, and Pouring Spouts. Flavors: Tiger’s Blood, Pina Colada, Blue Raspberry, Grape, Cherry, Lemon-Lime • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Bulk 48 Large Rainbow Lollipops -None Broken-Set of 24 Rainbow Swirl Suckers & 24 Twisty Unicorn Pops 3 Inch, Birthday Party Favors Valentine's day Treats (Unbreakable Secured Packing 48 Pieces) • Amazon Business $49.69 1 $49.69
Horizon Group USA 8x10 Canvas Panel Boards Value Pack of 12, Primed, Perfect for Painting Projects, Watercolor, Oil & Acrylic Paints, Paint Canvas for Kids, Students, & Professionals,White • Amazon Business $11.38 4 $45.52
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Party, 18 Pre-Filled Bottles, Creative Group Activity, All-in-1 Fashion Design Kit, 1 Pack, Rainbow • Amazon Business $19.24 2 $38.48
Inscraft 40 Pack 14’’ Big Bubble Wands, 8 Colors Bubbles Bulk for Summer Toy, Outdoor / Indoor Activity Use, Easter, Birthday, Graduation, Shower, Bubbles Party Favors Supplies for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
JOYIN 2 Bubble Guns with 2 Bottles Bubble Refill Solution (10 oz Total), Bubble Machine for Toddlers 1-3, Bubble Blaster Party Favors, Summer Toy, Outdoors Activity, Easter, Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
S&S Worldwide Giant Box of Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk, 126 Pieces, 9 Colors - Bulk Set Color Splash Outdoor Colored Chalk for Kids and Toddlers Ages 3+, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $19.72 1 $19.72
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Poppy's Paper Popcorn Bags - 200 1oz Concession-Grade Bags, Popcorn Machine Accessories for Popcorn Bars, Movie Nights, Concessions • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
WILLBOND 48 Pieces Fake Mustaches, Self Adhesive Novelty Moustaches Fiesta Masquerade Party Supplies Halloween Costume(16 Vampire Style) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hello Name Tags 3.5"x2.25" 400 Stickers 4 Color Colorful 400pc Name Tags 400pc Stickers for Office, School, Classroom, Kitchen, Refrigerator • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$444.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.93

Total project goal

$566.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$566.20

2 Donors

-$566.20

Donations toward project cost

-$481.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.93

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$0.00

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