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Ms. Turnquest from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beautifying Our School!

Help me give my students personalized supplies and an enhanced classroom and school environment!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Turnquest's classroom raised $344

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students come from one of the more challenging areas in Houston. They are determined, loving and respectful young people who deserve to have the kind of school they see on TV. While our school building may be older and have its own challenges, the teachers at our school work hard to ensure that the bulletin boards and overall appearance of the school is kept up. We do this even if it means staying late, buying our own supplies or working with the limited stock we are afforded. This Cricut machine will give myself and fellow collogues the opportunity to create beautiful bulletin boards without having to worry about spending money on letters and other items. The machine will also allow us to personalize our students items giving them a further sense of belonging.

Ms. Turnquest Whidby Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

450 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2 - A DIY Cutting Machine for all Crafts, Create Customized Cards, Home Decor & More, Bluetooth Connectivity, Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows & Mac, Mint • Amazon Business $179.00 1 $179.00
The Ultimate Accessories Bundle for Cricut Makers and All Explore Air - The Perfect Bundle / Tool Kit for Beginners, Pros and Skilled Crafters - Instantly Create Amazing Crafting Projects • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Cricut Vinyl Transfer Tape 12X360 • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Matte Black Vinyl 12 Inches by 20 Feet Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Rolls for Signs, Scrapbooking and Craft Cutters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$257.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.50

Total project goal

$343.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.35

1 Donor

-$343.35

Donations toward project cost

-$291.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.50

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 $0.00

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