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Ms. Kim from Tracy, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrate Graduating VAPA Class of 2025

Help me give my students a graduation ceremony! We're celebrating our graduating VAPA students by recognizing their commitment to the arts and academics. The certificates are given to all, and stoles given to honor students. Gifts for all!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kim's classroom raised $628

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.

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Welcome to our Wolfpack!

At our school, we have an extensive and comprehensive Visual and Performing Arts program.

To celebrate their graduation, we host an awards ceremony specifically for our VAPA seniors who have committed to the arts by enrolling and participating in at least 4 arts courses.

Students who have taken and passed four arts classes will receive a certificate and a gift, while those who have taken and excelled in five arts courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive stoles and a cord. The arts are an important part of a students high school experience that opens up skills and careers in the creative industry. Our students aspire to use their learned skills to promote the arts and beyond.

We ask donors to consider celebrating with us by sponsoring and donating to fund the supplies we need for our awards ceremony. Please help us congratulate our talented artists, soon-to-be graduates!

Thank you for your time and consideration,

VAPA Team

Ms. Kim Merrill F West High School Grades 9-12

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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

196 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Geyoga 12 Pieces Unisex Graduation Stole Bulk Sublimation Blank Grad Sash Plain Graduate Honor Stole, 70 Inches • Amazon Business $35.99 5 $179.95
Sherr 60 Pcs Certificate Holder 11.6 x 8.3 Inch Certificates Diploma Covers Document Diploma Holder Paper Folders with Gold Foil Border for Office Letter Size Paper Graduation(Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
KatchOn, Congrats Grad Graduation Candy Boxes - Huge, Pack Of 25 | Graduation Cap Gift Box For Blue Party Decorations Class Of 2025 | Party Favors 2025 | Cap Candy Box 2025 • Amazon Business $14.45 3 $43.35
WILLBOND Honor Cord Graduation Tassel Honor Cord for Grad Days and Student (Blue and White,12pcs) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Rtteri 24 Set Graduation Party Favors Class of 2025 Graduation Gifts Keychain Graduation Cap Charms Thank You Kraft Tags Organza Bags for College Seniors Grad Accessories(Gold and Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Hayes Embossed Certificate Award Of Excellence Seals, Gold, 54/Pack (H-VA373) • Quill.com $19.42 2 $38.84
Chinco Certificate Paper Gold Foil Metallic Border Blank Award Certificate for Recognition Appreciation, Laser and Inkjet Printer Compatible, 11 x 8.5 Inches (200 Pieces) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
KatchOn, We are So Proud of You Banner - XtraLarge, 72x44 Inch | Disco Graduation Banner, Graduation Decorations Class of 2025, Congratulations Decorations | Black and Gold Graduation Decorations 2025 • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$455.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$533.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.14

Total project goal

$627.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $627.62

10 Donors

-$445.00

Donations toward project cost

-$410.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.50

match offer

-$144.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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