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Ms. Finocchiaro from Jacksonville, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beach Time Is the Best Time For Us 2!

Help me give my students books, party supplies, and a balloon arch of a beach-themed, end-of-the-year party.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Finocchiaro's classroom raised $233

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach first grade students at a Title I school in Florida where one hundred percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. Despite so many hardships, my students are eager to learn and do their best. They are all looking forward to this last quarter of the school year and are working hard to do their best. They are looking forward to having an end-of-the-year beach party!

My students worked hard this year, and I hope to make their beach party dreams come true with a book and beach decorations.

I have learned that allowing the students to pick their party theme really helps them have internal drive. Well, this year is no exception! I asked the students how they hoped our end-of-the-year party would look, and they said, "Beach balls, sand pails and beach books!"

Please consider helping me make their dream come true. Thank you so much!

Ms. Finocchiaro Chimney Lakes Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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More than three‑quarters of 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

25 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Day at the Beach (Jeter Publishing) • Amazon Business $8.99 13 $116.87
Atonofun Beach Party Supplies, Beach Plates and Napkins Set, Disposable Beach Plates, Cups, Napkins and Cutlery for Birthday, Pool, Summer Party, Baby Shower, Beach Themed Party Decorations Serves 24 • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
PageebO Ocean Animals Balloon Arch Kit-120pcs Midnight Blue Light Blue Metallic Blue with Different Ocean Animals Balloons for Birthday Party • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$164.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.82

Total project goal

$232.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $232.13

4 Donors

-$126.81

Donations toward project cost

-$120.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$90.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$76.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.32

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 $0.00

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