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Ms. Melendez from Staten Island, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Disney Magic!

Help me give my students a variety of essential items needed to put on theatrical productions! My students need these materials for their June production of the Lion King!

  • $461 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine being given the opportunity to participate in the chance of a lifetime! To be given the opportunity to not only put on a real Disney production of the Lion King, but also perform on a real Broadway stage!

We are 54 talented and eager third, fourth and fifth grade students who have been given the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Disney Musicals in Schools program!

Our students are thrilled to be taking part in such a creative learning experience! Participating in theater arts is an outlet for our students to express their emotions, thoughts, and dreams. It not only helps to build their self-confidence but also stimulates creativity in problem solving and collaboration. This is our first year participating in this program and our students are eager and ready for the undertaking!

The materials and supplies I am requesting for my students will not only help us in our first year of putting on a Disney Musicals in Schools production, but will also help us to sustain the program for many more years to come! Our students need a variety of items to put on a production of The Lion King! This project includes items that will help to our costumes and set really bring The Lion King story to life!

Your donations to this project will help our students to put on a performance they can be proud of!

Theater arts is a great way to foster a love of creativity and performing while also helping to build self-confidence and communication skills. It is a safe place for students to express their feelings and emotions! Disney Musicals in Schools has given us the opportunity to provide this experience to our current students and with your support, many more students in the future as well!

Ms. Melendez
Grades 3-5
  • PS 53 Barbara Esselborn School
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 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

    This project will reach 54 students.

    15 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOYIN 24 Colors Face Paint Safe & Non-Toxic Face and Body Crayons (Large Size 3 inch) Ultimate Party Pack Including 6 Metallic Colors for Birthday Toy Makeup Party Suppiles, Christmas Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $8.79 20 $175.80
Handy Lidy 2 Pack 25 Grams 47" Long Chandelle Boa Women Turkey Feather Boas-Black • Amazon Business $9.82 4 $39.28
ODODOS Women's Crop Camisole 3-Pack Washed Seamless Rib-Knit Crop Tank Tops, White Gray Black, X-Small/Small • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
YAZILIND Ethnic Style Chunky Colorful Collar Festival Tribal Beaded Bib Choker Costume Necklace • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
12 Pack Winter Beanie Hats for Men Women, Warm Cozy Knitted Cuffed Skull Cap, Wholesale • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
FabricLA Craft Felt Fabric - 72" Inch Wide & 1.6mm Thick Non-Stiff Felt Fabric by The Yard - Use This Soft Felt Roll for Crafts - Felt Material Pack - White Felt, 1 Yard • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
YYCRAFT Craft Soft Felt Sheets 9 Inch X 12 Inch - 24 Pcs Pack, Black • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
12''x78''Chrome Mirror Silver Vinyl Wrap Sticker Decal Film Sheet,Self-Adhesive • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
BIT.FLY 54" x 40 Yards (120ft) Tulle Rolls Bolt for Wedding Party Decoration Bridal Shower Tutu Spool Ribbon Wraping Art & Crafts - Gold • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Safety Pins Assorted, 340 PCS Nickel Plated Steel Large Safety Pins Heavy Duty, 5 Different Sizes Safety Pin, Safety Pins Bulk (Silver) • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$355.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.03

Total project goal

$460.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$460.19

12 Donors

-$446.96

Donations toward project cost

-$391.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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