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Ms. Benson from Long Island City NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Celebrating Around the World

My students need plates, cups, cutlery,beverage supplies and decorations to celebrate the wonderfully diverse neighborhood they live in.

  • $751 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our Title I school is located in an area that is filled with a very diverse group of young learners. Some, not all of our students are considered to be both special needs as well as English Language Learners (ELL).

The funding from this project would reach our entire school and all of their families.

Our goal is to continue our tradition of culture night as we embrace the diverse community that surrounds our school. This year will be our 4th culture night. Our nights in the past have been a joyous event full of singing, dancing , eating , and sharing of stories and laughter.

My Project

The goal of this project is to bring all of the families in our school together for a night of celebration.

Our school culture night is one that is full of so much love and excitement that crowds have gathered at our school gates to witness the beauty of so many families sharing their food, clothing and traditions with each other.

This project is requesting the utensils needed to be able to serve the delicious dishes our families will enjoy together. Additionally, I have requested beverage supplies as well as dispensers which we will be able to use not only for this event but for many years to come. Finally, I have requested a variety of decorations to represent and celebrate the countries our students and their families originate from.

Ms. Benson
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carlisle XT500008 Cateraide Insulated Beverage Server Dispenser, 5 Gallon, Forest Green • Amazon Business $96.99 2 $193.98
Nestle Pure Life Purified Water, 16.9 oz, 24 Bottles/Case • Staples Advantage $8.99 10 $89.90
International Flag Tablecover Party Accessory (1 count) (1/Pkg) • Amazon Business $6.27 10 $62.70
Dixie Everyday Paper Plates, 8 1/2 Inch Plates, 480 Count (10 Packs of 48 Plates); Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
International Flag Cascade Centerpiece, 18-inch Pkg/6 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Solo TP16D 16 oz Plastic Ultra Clear Cold Drink Cup (1 Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
iMagitek International String Flags, 100 Countries Flags Pennant Banner for Grand Opening, Olympics, Bar, Party Decorations, Sports Clubs, Restaurants, Festival, School Events, Cultural Studies • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Settings Cutlery Soup Spoons 400 Count Disposable Plastic White • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
Settings Cutlery Forks 400 Count Disposable Plastic White • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Country Time Lemonade Drink Mix, (Makes 34 Quarts) 82.5-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 2 ) • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Vanity Fair Everyday Napkins, 400 Count Paper Napkins (2 Packs of 200 Napkins) • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Lipton Iced Tea Mix, Lemon 28 qt (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
International Welcome Banners (asstd designs) Party Accessory (1 count) (2/Pkg) • Amazon Business $5.45 2 $10.90
Settings Cutlery 400 Count Disposable Plastic White Knives • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
International Flag Whirls (5/Pkg) • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89

Materials cost

$598.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.51

Total project goal

$750.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$750.07

24 Donors

-$481.62

Donations toward project cost

-$416.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.74

match offer

-$259.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$220.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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Project Activity

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