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Ms. Nelson from Tempe, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beauty and the Beast Costuming

Help me give my students the necessary items to bring to life the characters in our Spring Musical. All items are for costume or props for certain characters.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nelson's classroom raised $813

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach at a Title I school where the majority of our students are bussed in from various surrounding cities. Some students spend over an hour in a bus just to come to class. They come from all ethnicities and cultures as well as financial backgrounds. They come into class never really knowing what is going to happen, looking for a safe place and someone that they can talk to without judgement.

Our students are eager to learn and participate in activities that are exciting and different.

They are exposed to other cultures and learn about acceptance. Through the music program, they learn how teamwork works and cooperate with students from various grade levels.

My Project

GMS is a Title I school that has very little funding outside of donations and grants. This provides a huge opportunity for students to visualize how they are going to make a performance come to life. Through costumes, scenery, and props, they were key in giving details and identifying important characters that should be recognized from a crowd. Previous projects covered 95% of the cast.

These are characters that the students noticed were left out of previous orders!

We were lucky enough to be able to cover the cost for the majority of the characters; unfortunately, funds ran out as these characters were identified. Donations would go directly to making sure that the students who portray these characters in their play have equal representation amongst the other key characters.

Ms. Nelson Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classic Home and Garden 74 Whiskey Barrel, 9", Distressed Oak • Amazon Business $17.60 4 $70.40
Allenjoy 8x6ft Spring Forest Photography Backdrop Sunlight Sunrise Nature Landscape Background for Children Family Camping Theme Happy Birthday Party Decor Banner Baby Shower Portrait Photo Booth Prop • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
AOYOG Mens Formal Business Suit Vests 5 Buttons Regular Fit Waistcoat for Suit or Tuxedo Brown • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Whitetail Deer Antlers Set (2 Pack) Faux Resin Rustic Home Décor • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Chalier Long Sleeve Dress for Women T Shirt Dress with Pockets Casual Loose V Neck Twist Knot Fall Dresses Gifts,B-Black,XL • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Classic Home and Garden 70 Whiskey Barrel, 15"-"Home, Distressed Oak • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Men Hooded Robe Cloak Knight Fancy Cool Cosplay Costume • Amazon Business $23.80 1 $23.80
Heavy Duty 16oz Waxed Canvas Work Apron | 7 Pockets + Each Hip Side Tool Loops | Durable yet Comfortable | Quick Release Cross-Back Straps for Adjustable Sizes from S to XXL Style | Armor Gear brand • Amazon Business $23.77 1 $23.77
Amazon Essentials Men's Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Flat-Front Chino Pant, Black, 36W x 30L • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
Handmade 20CM White Simulation Plastic Deer Antlers DIY Cosplay Animals Horn Headband Deer Home Decor (Brown) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Handmade 20CM White Simulation Plastic Deer Antlers DIY Cosplay Animals Horn Headband Deer Home Decor (White) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Amazon Essentials Men's Regular-Fit Long-Sleeve Solid Pocket Oxford Shirt, White, X-Large • Amazon Business $20.70 1 $20.70
WolVolk 26-Piece Tool Box Set with Removable Tool Tray - Great Gift Toy for Boys • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
LFEEY Vinyl 8x8ft Countryside Grassland Backdrops for Photoshoot Rural Sunset Farmland Meadow Wooden Fence Farm Photography Background Outdoor Camping Newborn Kids Adults Portrait Photo Studio Props • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
Pashmina Shawls and Wraps for Evening Dresses, Large Soft Pashmina Wedding Sky Blue Shawl • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pashmina Shawls and Wraps for Evening Dresses, Large Soft Pashmina Wedding Vibrant Yellow Shawl • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pashmina Shawls and Wraps for Evening Dresses, Large Soft Pashmina Wedding Pastel Soft Pink Shawl • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Falari Women Genuine Leather Belt Fashion Dress Belt With Single Prong Buckle 6028-LightBlue-XL • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Falari Women Genuine Leather Belt Fashion Dress Belt With Single Prong Buckle 6028-Yellow-XL • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Falari Women Genuine Leather Belt Fashion Dress Belt With Single Prong Buckle 6028-Pink-XL • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LilMents 6 Pack Chef Hat Set Elastic Baker Kitchen Catering Cooking Chefs Hats (Black and White) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Steve Madden Men's Dress Casual Every Day Leather Belt, Cognac/Black (Feather Edge), 36 • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Mens Solid Color 2.75" Slim Tie - Black • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$607.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$690.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.84

Total project goal

$812.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $812.29

1 Donor

-$787.80

Donations toward project cost

-$690.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.49

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