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Ms. Merry from Phoenix, AZ is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Butterflies...See How They Grow

My students need basic supplies to learn and appreciate the changes seen in the changes of the life cycle of a butterfly.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Merry's classroom raised $169

This project is fully funded

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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

Our school serves students in grades K-8 and provides rigorous academics, fantastic teachers and a safe learning environment. We are located in a rural area of Phoenix, Arizona where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. Our school goal is to prepare our students for success in high school and college. Classroom sizes range in the high 20's and low 30's. While computers are supplied here on campus, many students do not have internet access at home to take the knowledge home. My goal is to use technology and hands on activities to create memorable learning experiences.

My Project

The materials I am asking for already have a home! My students have already showed an interest in the beautiful butterflies that we sometimes see around our campus. However living in the desert of Phoenix, Arizona, these are far and few between. I would love the opportunity to share the life cycle of these beautiful insects while seeing the curiosity and smiles on my students' faces. Please help my students be in awe of this miracle of life. I feel this learning experience that many would never have the opportunity to experience outside the classroom would make for a memorable memory. Thank you in advance.

Ms. Merry Pendergast 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 half 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR925 - Life Cycle of a Butterfly Pocket Chart Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
BUTTERFLY PAVILION W/PREPAID LM CD FROM MF • School Specialty $31.23 1 $31.23
HH944 - Butterfly Shapes Instant Craft Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$101.21

Vendor shipping charges

$3.12

Sales tax

$7.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.25

Total project goal

$168.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$168.34

2 Donors

-$150.69

Donations toward project cost

-$143.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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