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Ms. Melton from Portland OR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating 5th Graders and Their Families

Help me give my students and their families a thoughtful end of 5th grade celebration!

  • 2 donors
  • $451 still needed

expires Aug 11

  • 2 donors
  • $451 still needed
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My Project

Every year, our school tries to give 5th graders and their families a special send off from elementary school to middle school. 5th graders in our school have worked hard to grow their scholarly skills to prepare for their next steps as learners as they move on to 6th grade. We have developed a special tradition of having a special "block party" celebration for our 5th graders, their families, and the community. We come together as a community to celebrate the hard work we have all put in together to grow these learners!

During this celebration, we present students with framed completion certificates and take celebratory photos with our students.

Families enjoy these last opportunities to photograph their child with school spirit photo backdrops and decorations and their favorite teachers. These are important materials for creating an engaging and meaningful night for families.

This year, there is no funding for certificate frames or spirit decor, so we turn to community donors like you to uphold our tradition for celebrating the learning of these shining scholars. The goal of this project is to celebrate our hard work and our community, centering on this accomplishment of our students.

It is important to us that we frame their certificates to mark this accomplishment. Additionally, having photo backdrop and school spirit decorations that can mostly be reused will help us continue this level of engagement in future years. We strive to support our students' self-concept as successful learners to support their mental health, confidence, and engagement in their future learning endeavors. Taking the time to acknowledge and celebrate their success will impact their future school, learning, and academic engagement in all subject areas.

Help us continue this tradition of celebrating past, present, and future academic success of our students with their families this year!

Ms. Melton
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nudell (18) 8.5" x 11" Economy EZ Mount Document Frame with Plastic Face VALUE PACK, Black w/ Gold Trim,18 Pack,11818 • Amazon Business $65.74 4 $262.96
EMART Backdrop Stand 10x7ft(WxH) Photo Studio Adjustable Background Stand Support Kit with 2 Crossbars, 8 Backdrop Clamps, 2 Sandbags and Carrying Bag for Parties Events Decoration • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
10ft x 10ft Wrinkle Free Backdrop Curtain Red&Black Backdrop Curtain for Parties, Polyester Photography Backdrop Drapes for Birthday Party Graduation Decoration • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
imprsv 4FT Gold Marquee Numbers,DIY Marquee Light Up Numbers for 50th Birthday Decorations,Gold Party Decorations,Anniversary Party Decor,Mosaic Number 5,Pre-Cut Foam Board Kit • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Red Black Party Decoration Metallic Fabric Triangle Pennant Banner Flag Bunting Garland for Graduation Halloween Birthday Wedding Bachelorette Anniversary Las Vegas Casino Poker Pirate Party Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Movie Night Red Aisle Runner 24 in × 15 ft Red Carpet Event Runner Wedding Rug for Indoor Outdoor Wedding Party Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Red Glitter Backdrop for Photography Black and Red Bokeh Sequin Spots Birthday Party Background Baby Shower Winter Christmas New Year Party Decorations Photo Props • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
Red and Black Glitter Backdrop Balloons Bokeh Birthday Photography Background for Men and Women, Suitable for Wedding Prom Party Decoration Banner Props 7x5FT(Width 210cm x Height 150cm) • Amazon Business $12.96 1 $12.96
100 Pieces 13 inch Latex Balloons Colorful Round Balloons for Wedding Birthday Festival Party Decoration (Gold, Black, Red) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Red and Black Balloon 75PCS,Red Black and Gold Balloon,12in and 5in Black Red Balloons for Casino Theme Party Decorations Graduation New Year Party Wedding Birthday Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
2 Pieces Wood Bead Curtain Tieback Boho Curtain Tiebacks Curtain Holdbacks for Wall Curtain Ties Window Treatment Curtain Tie Backs with Hooks Curtain Pull Backs (Gold,2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$441.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.41

Total project goal

$562.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$562.73

2 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$95.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$450.96

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