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Ms. Ortiz from Providence, RI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cinco de Mayo Piñata Fun Project

Help me give my students the opportunity to make their own piñatas in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and have fun.

  • $472 goal

This project expired on February 27, 2019.

This project expired on February 27, 2019.

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.

My Students

My students in my Spanish classes this year are very smart, creative, and full of energy. They enjoy working in groups, and learn from others. They also have a lot of fun when doing hands on projects When they come to class everyday, I can see they all want to learn new things, share their knowledge with others, and engage with the new culture learning in class. I really want them to have fun and have a great experience learning about the Spanish language and culture.

The majority of the students in my classroom come to class saying they do not have all the materials or resources needed to complete many of their projects.

My Project

These materials make a difference in my students' learning because many of the students in the class have no financial support when its relates to buy supplies for the creation of projects. Their limitation creates some frustration among them because they really want to go to school and they do want to do nice and neat projects like everyone else in other schools.

After deciding which character they want to create as their model, the students will have the opportunity to make their own piñata from scratch using papier maché.

When the papier maché is hard, the students will be taught how to cut the curls, and how to glue them all to the papier maché. After the curls are glued and completed, the students will have the fun of putting candy inside of their piñatas, and later being able to brake them.

Ms. Ortiz Nathanael Greene Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Providence, RI View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creative Converting Purple Rectangular Tablecover • Staples Advantage $5.79 20 $115.80
Pacon Painting Supplies, Disposable Aprons, 100 Count • Staples Advantage $29.89 2 $59.78
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces, 1 Count • Staples Advantage $1.19 50 $59.50
Spectra Deluxe Bleeding Art Tissue, 12"x18", Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets • Staples Advantage $4.89 10 $48.90
Elmer's Washable School Glue, White, 1 Gallon • Staples Advantage $26.79 1 $26.79
Tablemate Helium Quality Latex Balloon, 12 Assorted Colors, 144/Pack • Staples Advantage $26.29 1 $26.29
Trend Party Balloons Mini Accents, 36/Pkg • Staples Advantage $9.99 1 $9.99
Ambitex Nitrile Gloves, Multi-Purpose Gloves, Powder Free, Small, 100/Box • Staples Advantage $9.29 1 $9.29
Ambitex Nitrile Gloves, Multi-Purpose Gloves, Powder Free, Medium, 100/Box • Staples Advantage $9.29 1 $9.29

Materials cost

$365.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.78

Total project goal

$471.89

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