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Ms. Berenice from Oakland, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Caps, Chairs & Celebration Flair

Help me give my students a wonderful celebration to remember all of their middle school experience.

  • $284 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

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 Project

Our 8th graders have worked so hard this year — showing up, pushing through challenges, and growing into thoughtful, curious young people. As they prepare to take their next big step into high school, we want to send them off with a joyful, memory-filled promotion celebration!

We’re planning a meaningful and beautiful 8th grade promotion ceremony, and we’d love your help making it extra special.

Your support will help us create a festive atmosphere with:

Elegant chair covers and sashes to dress up the venue

A balloon sizer cube to build fun balloon displays

Strong adhesives to keep decorations in place

Adorable mini graduation caps for photo booth fun

Themed decorations to transform the space into something magical for our students

These thoughtful touches will give our students a send-off they’ll never forget — one that celebrates their resilience, accomplishments, and bright futures.

Why This Matters

Many of our students don't often get to experience a moment like this — a day all about them, filled with joy, pride, and a whole lot of love. With your help, we can create an uplifting celebration that reflects how proud we are of them and how excited we are for what’s ahead.

Help us make this milestone moment beautiful, meaningful, and full of heart.

Ms. Berenice Elmhurst United 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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

670 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MDS Pack of 10 Spandex Chair Sashes Bows Elastic Stretch Dining Chair Bands Ties Without Slider Buckle Universal fits for Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Party Banquet Event Decoration - Navy Blue • Amazon Business $11.86 5 $59.30
SUPERO Waterproof Spandex Chair Cover 25PCS, Stretch Dining Chair Covers, Polyester Outdoor Chair Covers, Protector Stretch Chair Cover for Party Universal, Banquet, Wedding Event, Hotel(White) • Amazon Business $45.80 1 $45.80
Pllieay 9 Sizes Collapsible Wood Balloon Sizer Cube Box for Balloon Decorations, Balloon Arches, Balloon Columns (2-10 Inch) • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
13 Sizes Balloon Szier Cube Box, Collapsible Balloon Measurement Tool No Assembly Required, for Balloon Decorations, Balloon Arches, Balloon Columns(2-12 Inch) (Blue) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Command Small Wire Toggle Hooks, 16 Hooks and 24 Command Strips, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Adhesive Hooks for Hanging, Organization and Storage, Holds up to 0.5 lb • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Gorilla Mounting Putty, Natural Tan Color, 84 Pre-Cut Squares (Pack of 3) - Non-Toxic Removable & Repositionable Wall Putty • Amazon Business $10.68 1 $10.68
Worown 14 Holes Collapsible Pink Plastic Balloon Sizer Box, 1-10 Inch Balloons Sizer Cube, Balloon's Size Measurement Tools for Party Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Scotch Double-Sided Removable Tape with Dispenser, 3/4-Inch x 400-Inch, Clear – 1-Pack • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51
2025 Graduation Banners Party Decorations, Gold Glitter We are So Proud of You Graduation Banners Garland for Congratulation Graduation Party Supplies, School, Home, Car Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
BinaryABC Graduation Hat Headband,Mini Bachelor Cap Headband,Graduation Party Supplies 2025,Graduation Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
BinaryABC Graduation Hat Hair Clip,Mini Doctoral Cap Hair Clip,Graduation Party Supply Decoration,Graduation Hair Accessories (Blue) • Amazon Business $6.18 1 $6.18

Materials cost

$190.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$240.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.48

Total project goal

$283.18

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