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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Come One Come All

Help me give my students a fun and exciting learning experience through the carnival with makers, games and other supplies!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $493

This project is fully funded

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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

I teach at a high poverty school, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected.

School is a safe and happy place for my students.

Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

There is no better way to review than to transform your classroom into a theme. I love motivating students through fun and exciting ways. One of my favorite ways to excite and motivate students is through room transformations

The theme this time will be carnival which will include themed learning activities.

Pulling a duck from the water to answer a question written on the bottom. Throwing a ring around a fish bowl to answer what is hidden inside. Let's throw a ball and knock down some cans! (subtraction and addition) We will add some carnival theme decorations around the room to help with the transformation.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LED Solar Table Lamp Outdoor Indoor Desk Lamp White Night Lights Garden Patio Solar Table Lights, Auto ON/Off, 2 Lighting Modes（Black） $31.99 2 $63.98
Red Floor Circus Tent Indoor Children Play House Outdoor Kids Castle by POCO DIVO $26.98 2 $53.96
Hamdol Bubble Machine, Auto Bubble Blower Portable Bubble Maker for Kids with 4500+ Bubble/min, 3 Speeds, Brushless Motor, Powered by Plug-in or Batteries, Bubble Toys for Indoor Outdoor Wedding Party $24.99 1 $24.99
Plastic Ivy Bowls - 16 Oz Fish Bowl 4 Inch, Unbreakable BPA-Free Heavy Duty Plastic Fishbowl Vases for Candy, Carnival Games, Prizes, Centerpieces and Party Decoration Supplies, Pack of 12 $24.79 1 $24.79
Yojoloin 112Pcs Party Favors for Kids Birthday Party Toys Assortment, For Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Filler $19.99 1 $19.99
Keebor Basic Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers Black Low Odor Whiteboard Markers Bulk, 72 Packs… $19.98 1 $19.98
Matty's Toy Stop Deluxe Tin Can Alley Bean Bag Toss Carnival Game with Bonus Storage Bag - Includes 10 Tin Cans, 3 Bean Bags & Storage Bag $19.95 1 $19.95
Tebery 20 Pack Plastic Open-Top Popcorn Boxes Reusable Movie Theater Style Popcorn Container Set -7.7" Tall x 4" Square $19.79 1 $19.79
Carnival Toss Games Combo Set, 30PCS Bean Bag Ring Toss Games, Outdoor Plastic Cones Ring toss for Kids/Children Party by Alyoen $17.99 1 $17.99
HOMILY Bubble Solution Refill 32 oz (up to 2.5 Gallon) Concentrated Bubbles Refill Solution for Bubble Machine $14.99 1 $14.99
2 Pieces Red White Striped Table Skirt Circus Theme Table Skirt for Carnival Home Decoration Party Supplies $14.99 1 $14.99
JTTJDB 50-Pieces Float & Squeak Mini Rubber Duck Baby Bath Ducky Sound Shower Toys for Kids $13.99 1 $13.99
Adorox 100 Foot Multicolor Plastic Pennant Banner Birthday Party Decorations Weather Resistant Grand Opening Banner (Multi-Colored (1 Banner)) $12.99 1 $12.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces $12.99 1 $12.99
Carnival Circus Backdrop Banner Photo Background Carnival Theme Party Decorations Supplies for Kids $12.99 1 $12.99
Intex Sunset Glow Baby Pool (34 in x 10 in) $12.28 1 $12.28
Plastic Vinyl Goldfish - 144 Pcs, 2 Inches Long Gold Fish Toys in Assorted Colors for Party Favors, Carnival Kids Prizes, Decorations, Crafts, Games and Birthday Party Supplies, Stocking Stuffers by Bedwina $12.19 1 $12.19
20 Pieces Circus Carnival Party Directional Signs Circus Sign Decor Circus Welcome Signs for Birthday Showman Themed Party Decoration Supplies $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$382.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$418.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.86

Total project goal

$492.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $492.42

3 Donors

-$222.33

Donations toward project cost

-$218.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$235.27

Match offers toward project cost

-$199.98

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.82

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