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Ms. Kahele from Keaau, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Culturally Responsive Classroom

Help me give my students a Culturally Responsive Classroom. Students will be delighted!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kahele's classroom raised $747

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me to create a culturally responsive classroom by decorating our walls with student's cultural flags. They will feel a sense of pride when they see their classroom honoring their culture. Culturally responsive books will help their teacher learn phrases in their language that will promote a sense of belonging and interest in helping them to succeed. Fans are needed to cool the back of our learning environment. Even though we have an ac unit, the back of the room can get warmer with attendance at full capacity. The arts and crafts are intended to integrate cultural activities that will engage students in learning in a meaningful way. Mahalo!

Ms. Kahele Kea'au Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Keaau, HI 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

135 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dreo Tower Fan for Bedroom, 25ft/s Velocity Quiet Floor Fan, 90° Oscillating Fans for Indoors with 4 Speeds, 4 Modes, 8H Timer, Standing Fans, Bladeless Fan, Black, Nomad One (DR-HTF007) • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
G2PLUS Natural Raffia Paper Ribbon,300g Raffia Grass Christmas Raffia Ribbon Gift Wrapping Raffia for DIY Crafts Weaving,Florist Bouquets Decoration,Gift Box Filler (6 x 50g) • Amazon Business $12.72 10 $127.20
Childcraft Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets - Lightweight • School Specialty $14.02 5 $70.10
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.87 5 $59.35
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $20.36 2 $40.72
Hawaii Flag (3 ft. x 5 ft.) • Amazon Business $34.28 1 $34.28
Teach Me Chuukese: Using 31 Daily Words • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Marshallese To English Phrasebook - Everyday Common Words And Phrases • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
ACT II Butter Popcorn, 2.75 Ounce (12 Count) • Amazon Business $5.27 2 $10.54
AZ FLAG - Micronesia Flag - 2x3 Ft - 100D Polyester Micronesian Banner with Two Metal Grommets - Fade Resistant - Vivid Colors - 2' x 3' Feet - 90x60 Cm • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Feet Marshall Islands Flag - Vivid Color and Fade proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Marshallese Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Feet Guam Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Guamanian Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Anley Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Philippines Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Filipino Philippine National Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Feet Samoa Flag - Vivid Color and Fade proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Samoan Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Quality Standard Flags Samoa American Polyester Flag, 3 by 5' • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42

Materials cost

$553.39

Vendor shipping charges

$18.52

Sales tax

$24.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.98

Total project goal

$746.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$746.54

1 Donor

-$746.54

Donations toward project cost

-$634.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.98

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$0.00

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