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Ms. Deirdre White from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Caps Off To First Grade!

Help me give my students a big end to a great school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Deirdre White's classroom raised $1,391

Every donation to this project is matched 3X!
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My Project

Help Us Celebrate a Beautiful Beginning: Kindergarten Graduation 2025 – “Next Stop: First Grade!”

Our bright and resilient kindergartners are ready to take their next big step!

As we prepare for their graduation, we’re seeking donations for caps, stoles, medallions, and meaningful gifts to celebrate their achievements and inspire their continued learning. These items help close this chapter with pride and open the next with joy and hope. Your support honors their growth and helps launch them into first grade with confidence.

Thank you for believing in our students and the power of education!

Ms. Deirdre White A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 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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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

96 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kindergarten Graduation!: A Book for Soon-to-Be First Graders (Little Golden Book) • Amazon Business $3.80 75 $285.00
Seematn 24 Pcs Kids Graduation Stole 2025 Preschool Graduation Printed Sash Bulk Unisex Kindergarten Graduate Gifts • Amazon Business $49.98 3 $149.94
Berlune 2025 Preschool Grad Caps Bulk Kindergarten Graduation Cap Child Size Grad Hats with Metal 2025 Tassel for Preschool • Amazon Business $112.99 1 $112.99
Zomiboo 24 Pcs Mini Graduation Bears Bulk 3.54 Inches Plush Bear for 2025 Graduation Stuffed Animals Tiny Bear Dolls for DIY Graduation Present Ceremony Party Decoration School Gifts(Blue Cap) • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
Lawei 32 Pack Mini Gold Award Trophy, 4.6 Inch Gold Star Trophy Awards Bulk, Plastic Trophies for Party Favors, Props, Rewards, Game Prize, Winning Prizes, Competitions for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $24.29 3 $72.87
Outus 24 Pieces Kindergarten Graduation Gift Bags Bulk for Kids, Congratulations Gift Paper Bags with Handle Bulk Grad Gift Bags for Kindergarten Preschool • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
Berlune 2025 Preschool Grad Caps Bulk Kindergarten Graduation Cap Child Size Grad Hats with Metal 2025 Tassel for Preschool • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Candy Mix - 2 lb Bulk Bag of Individually Wrapped Treats for Parades | Includes Lemonheads, Now & Later, Super Bubble, Sour Candy, Twizzlers, Hi-Chew, Halloween Welch’s & More • Amazon Business $14.95 3 $44.85
Classic 10 Fruit Flavor Lollipops by Candy Creek, 230 Count, 9 Fruit Flavors + Root Beer - Nut free. • Amazon Business $38.56 1 $38.56
Berlune 2025 Preschool Grad Caps Bulk Kindergarten Graduation Cap Child Size Grad Hats with Metal 2025 Tassel for Preschool • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
48 Pcs Bulk Graduation Medal for Kids PVC Preschool Kindergarten Graduation Award Medals with Ribbons You Did It Graduate Congrats for Preschool Kindergarten Awards Graduation Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Outus 48 Pieces Graduation Mini Notepad Bulk Kindergarten Graduate Notebook Preschool Graduation Party Small Pocket Notepads for Kids Kindergarten Preschool School Classroom Graduation Party Favors • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
GraduatePro Preschool Kindergarten Printed Graduation Stole for Kids • Amazon Business $10.77 3 $32.31
X1zuue Kindergarten Graduation Button Pin- 28Pcs I'm Going to First Grade Badges Pins for Kids Graduation Party Exchange Gifts Rewards Bulk Mini Round Congrats Grad Buttons for Clothes Bags Hat Decor • Amazon Business $10.44 3 $31.32
Sabary 200 Pcs Motivational Pencils Bulk Pastel Inspirational Student Gift from Teacher 2 HB Wood Pre Sharpened Pencils Bulk Class School Gift for Kindergarten Kids Graduation Party Favor • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94
KatchOn, Kindergarten Graduation Backdrop - 72x44 Inch, Kindergarten Graduation Banner for Kindergarten Graduation Decorations Class of 2024 | Kinder Graduation Backdrop, Kinder Graduation Decorations • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$1,134.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,181.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$208.52

Total project goal

$1,390.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,390.16

4 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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