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Ms. Cockrell from Lafayette, LA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bulldogs Are Ready To Button Up!

Help me give my students a button maker so that we can create tools by which to celebrate their achievements and their school spirit!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cockrell's classroom raised $420

This project is fully funded

My Students

We teach in a STEM school that is a combination of middle and high school. We are a school of choice that serves students who are interested in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Our students ask great questions and enjoy activities and projects that allow them to explore in order to find answers to those questions.

They do problem-solving in a real-world context, they are extremely competitive, and they are always open to good competition.

My Project

A trend among teens, for several years now, has been to display pins and buttons on their ID lanyards. These pins cover a variety of themes and are worn proudly by almost all students. Honor Roll, Principal's List, Soccer Team, Student Leadership, School Spirit--these are just some of the achievements and themes that can be represented on a pin or button that students can wear proudly to showcase their accomplishments and the pride they have in their school.

A button maker will allow us to create colorful pins that celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

These can be presented as honor badges to students who have maintained honor roll or principal's list. They can designate participation in a club or on a team. They can even be used as a fundraiser to support some of the ongoing activities on campus.

We look forward to celebrating our students' successes while keeping up with the going fashion trend!

Ms. Cockrell Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy 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.

Lafayette, LA View local requests

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

999 students impacted 55donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Button Maker Machine, SuFly Badge Machine Multiple Sizes 1+1.25+2.25 inch DIY Push Pull Button Maker Badge Punch Press Machine with DIY Button, Metal Shell, Pin Backs, Mylar • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Happizza 500 Sets 32mm(1.25 inch) Blank Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine 32mm, Round Badge Making Supplies, Includes Metal Cover, Plastic Button Back Cover, Clear Film&Blank Paper • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Happizza 200 Sets 58mm(2.25 in) Blank Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine 58mm, Round Badge Making Supplies, Includes Metal Cover, Plastic Button Back Cover, Clear Film&Blank Paper • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Happizza 500 Sets 25mm(1 inch) Blank Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine 25mm, Round Badge Making Supplies, Includes Metal Cover, Plastic Button Back Cover, Clear Film&Blank Paper • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lysol Clean and Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner, Lemon and Sunflower, 40 Ounce (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18

Materials cost

$296.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$356.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.91

Total project goal

$419.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $419.40

53 Donors

-$386.81

Donations toward project cost

-$338.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.17

match offer

-$21.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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