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Mr. Cole from Seattle WA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Choose Rock

Help me give my students bottles of liquid glue and glue sticks for school projects!

  • 1 donor
  • $892 still needed

expires Aug 10

  • 1 donor
  • $892 still needed
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My Project

the game of "rock, paper, scissors," rock may seem like the underdog. But in our classroom, choosing rock means opting for the unsung hero – glue. Much like rock, glue serves as the solid foundation upon which our learning environment thrives.

Glue may not be flashy or attention-grabbing like paper or scissors, but it plays a crucial role in keeping our projects together – quite literally.

From assembling posters and dioramas to crafting three-dimensional sculptures, glue is the adhesive that binds our creativity and ideas into tangible works of art.

But choosing rock – or glue, in this case – goes beyond mere practicality. It's about recognizing the importance of stability and cohesion in our classroom community. Just as rock provides a firm foundation for landscapes and ecosystems, glue provides stability in our educational journey, fostering collaboration, teamwork, and unity among students.

By choosing rock – or glue – we're embracing the power of connection and collaboration. We're acknowledging that every project, no matter how big or small, is a collaborative effort that relies on the contributions of each individual. Together, we're stronger, more resilient, and capable of achieving greatness.

So, as we embark on this journey together, let us choose rock – let us choose glue – and let us build a classroom environment that is as solid, supportive, and enduring as the very foundation upon which it stands. With your support, we can ensure that our classroom remains a place of creativity, collaboration, and connection in our new school year.

Mr. Cole
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $21.85 15 $327.75
White Glue School Glue Bottle for Slime Washable Craft Kids Glue No-Run Non-Toxic 4 oz, School Supplies – Pack of 12 – by Enday • Amazon Business $14.62 22 $321.64
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 1 Gallon, 2 Count • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99

Materials cost

$696.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$797.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.78

Total project goal

$938.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $938.54

1 Donor

-$40.00

Donations toward project cost

-$40.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $891.48

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