Help me give my students the chance and opportunity to learn and grow with resources that will give them joy and love. Let's have fun at school. We are so happy to be back in-person!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rae's classroom raised $677
This project is fully funded
My Students
Our students matter. Our students are readers and explorers. Their excitement to read engaging books is clear. They also love to make and create. Our students are artists. They are very active. We want to give our students opportunities to authentically share their learning. Our student population is diverse. Our population breakdown is 26.7% African American, 26.3% Hispanic/Latino, 30.8% White, and 11.5% two or more races. 63.4% of our students are economically disadvantaged. 12.4% of our students have disabilities. 26.1% of our students have limited English proficiency. Students in kindergarten and first grade learn half their day in English and half of their day in Spanish.
Our students are very active, intelligent, creative, and determined.
Each year, we will add another grade of dual language immersion (DLI) classes until there is at least one section of DLI within each grade level. Finally, we are a nationally recognized Welcoming School, and we intentionally teach ally behavior especially by supporting the LGBT community and individuals.
My Project
School is meant to be joyful filled with memories of projects, arts, and laughter. We are requesting to boost our art and crafts in the school library for all students to access. We also want to make recess fun so we are requesting sand castle creation tools. Finally, our students may need additional love and support and sometimes the right fidget is the correct step. Please help us support our students' growth and love of school. Every student deserves to find joy at school. When we give our students what they need, they leave joyfully and want to come back. Help us bring laughter back to our school and keep our students learning with love and fun! When we make the library a fun place, we show students that the library is where we can all go for knowledge and creation!
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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$71.94
Delta Children Cozee Chair for Kids for Ages 18 Months and Up, Grey Mink Velvet
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$64.20
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Whaline 1500Pcs Bead Making Kit 3 Sizes Gold Round Spacer Beads White Pearl Beads Gold Ball Heart Star Flat Beads Alphabet Letter Beads with Elastic String for DIY Jewelry Making Necklace Bracelet
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$14.99
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1000 PCS Dominoes Set for Kids Wooden Building Blocks 10 Colors Bulk Dominoes Racing Tile Games Educational Toy for Kids Birthday Party with 26 Add-on Blocks and 1 Storage Bag
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$39.99
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Fidget Toy Pack for Girls 60P Pop Fidget Figetget Toys Pack Sensory Fidget Girl Toys Fidget Box Toys Bulk Kit Figet Figetsss Toys Sets 2022
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$39.98
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1900pcs 7 Colors Round Letter Beads Acrylic Alphabet Number Beads with 1 Roll Elastic Crystal String Cord for Jewelry Making DIY Necklace Bracelet (7x4mm)
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$12.99
3
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The Beadery Bonanza 5LB of Mixed Craft Beads, Sizes, Multicolor
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$18.90
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$37.80
Hape Mighty Hammer Domino | Double -Sided Wooden Ball Domino Set for Kids Aged 4 and Up, Multicolor (E1056)
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$31.99
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$31.99
Sensory Fidget Toy Pack Anti Anxiety Push Pop Bubble Fidget Toys Set Pop-On-It Stress Reliever Tools Squeeze Silicone Grip Strength Fidget Toy Cheap Fidget Block for Adult Kids (30PCS B)
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$31.77
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$31.77
1200Pcs 4mm Smooth Round Beads Gold Spacer Loose Ball Beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making Craft
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$6.99
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$27.96
Natural Chip Stone Beads Multicolor 5-8mm About 400 Pieces Irregular Gemstones Healing Crystal Loose Rocks Bead Hole Drilled DIY for Bracelet Jewelry Making Crafting (5-8mm, Multicolor)
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ULT-unite 120pcs Wooden Dominos Blocks Set, Kids Game Educational Play Toy, Domino Racing Toy Game
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$17.99
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Click N' Play Beach Toys for Kids 3-10, 18 Piece Sand Toys, Including Sand Bucket with Sifter, Watering Can, Rake, 4 Hand Tools, 10 Sand Molds, Easy to Carry Lightweight Backpack Bag
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$15.99
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7 PCS Kids Beach Toys Set,Including 2 PCS Sand Buckets and 5 Colors Sand Shovels,Beach Sand Pail and Shovel Setfor Boys and Girls
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$13.99
1
$13.99
1200 Pieces Spacer Beads Set Star Beads Round Ball Beads Rondelle Faceted Spacer Beads Heart Beads Flower Beads Flat Disc Beads Loose Beads for Bracelet Earring Necklace Jewelry Making (Gold)
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$10.99
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WE Games Wood Checker Pieces with Cloth Pouch - Red & Black 1.5 in. Diameter
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Materials cost
$536.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.05
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$574.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$101.46
Total project goal
$676.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$676.40
4 Donors
-$350.69
Donations toward project cost
-$298.09
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$52.60
match offer
-$325.71
Match offer toward project cost
-$276.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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