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Mrs. Leite from Hilo, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cricut the Way to Graduation!

Help me give my students the graduation of a lifetime through arts and crafts, by creating personalized t-shirts and water bottles!

  • $999 goal

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My Project

Due to the COVID pandemic, students and families have been financially impacted, especially when coming from economically disadvantaged households. Parents are barely able to afford necessities for their own families, yet along be able to buy gifts for their children upon graduation. Elementary school is a huge milestone and accomplishment for students, especially since a large percentage of our students are at least 2 grade levels or below academically.

With this project, I am hopeful that I will be able to provide students with a heartfelt gift and memoir that they will be able to create on their own and have personalized for future use.

Students will be able to tie-dye t-shirts that will then be personalized with the use of the Cricut Explore Air, which will give them a sense of belonging and ownership. This is something they will be able to wear and look back on for years to come.

Mrs. Leite Hilo Union Elementary School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

75 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2 - A DIY Cutting Machine for all Crafts, Create Customized Cards, Home Decor & More, Bluetooth Connectivity, Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows & Mac, Blue • Amazon Business $184.00 1 $184.00
Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press Machine (12 in x 10 in), Ideal for T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Pillows, Aprons & More, Precise Temperature Control, Features Insulated Safety Base & Auto-Off, Raspberry • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 3 $107.94
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 2 $71.96
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 2 $71.96
HTVRONT HTV Vinyl Rolls Black Iron on Vinyl - 12" x 100ft HTV Vinyl for Shirts, Black Heat Transfer Vinyl for Cricut & Cameo - Easy to Cut & Weed for DIY Heat Vinyl Design • Amazon Business $68.49 1 $68.49
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Holographic Opal White Permanent Vinyl Roll 12" x 12FT - Lya Vinyl Holographic Vinyl - Holographic Adhesive Vinyl Roll for Home Decor, Party Decoration, Mug, Window • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
HTVRONT Standard Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut, 3 Pack Cutting Mat 12x24 for Cricut Explore Air 2/Air/One/Maker， Standard Adhesive Sticky Quilting Cutting Mats Replacement Accessories for Cricut • Amazon Business $21.67 1 $21.67
Dysania Transfer Tape for Vinyl - 12" x 70 FT w/Orange Alignment Grid for Adhesive Vinyl - Medium Tack Vinyl Transfer Tape for Silhouette Cameo, Cricut for Decals,Signs, Windows and Stickers • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Cricut Weeder Tool, Assorted, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.49 5 $17.45

Materials cost

$773.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.80

Total project goal

$998.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.64

1 Donor

-$998.64

Donations toward project cost

-$848.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.80

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