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Dress to Impress: Celebrating Our Best at 5th Grade Graduation

Help me give my students decorations and celebration materials to transform our space into a festive and meaningful setting for both graduation and our end-of-year celebrations.

Ms. McHenry Columbia River Elementary School

Pasco, WA Grades 3-5

Celebrating 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.

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“Dress to Impress, We Did Our Best!”—this theme captures both the excitement and the pride our 5th graders feel as they prepare to graduate. Inspired by a game they love, this celebration will bring a familiar and joyful twist to a meaningful milestone.

At our Title I school, we want to create a graduation and end-of-year celebration that feels special, festive, and truly reflective of our students’ hard work.

I’m requesting decorations to transform our space into a “Dress to Impress” experience—complete with themed banners, tablecloths, balloon displays, a photo backdrop, props, and signage that highlight our theme and celebrate student success.

These decorations will help us create an environment where students feel proud to “show up and shine.” Whether they’re walking across the stage, posing for photos, or celebrating with friends and family, the atmosphere will make the moment feel elevated and unforgettable.

For many of our students, opportunities like this are rare. A thoughtfully decorated celebration helps them feel seen, valued, and celebrated—not just for their academic achievements, but for their growth, effort, and resilience.

This event is more than just a ceremony—it’s a chance to build confidence, create lasting memories, and send our students into middle school knowing they truly did their best.

Your support will help us bring this vision to life and give our students the celebration they deserve.

Thank you for helping us make this milestone shine!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 3 donors

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Pasco, WA
Grades 3-5
College & Career Prep
Social Emotional Learning
Art Supplies
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. McHenry Columbia River Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pasco, WA 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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

2.6 x 15 FT Kindergarten Graduation Red Carpet Runner for Party, 55 GSM Red Runner Rug Carpet with 30 Stars Shaped Cutouts 1 Tape and 1 Marker for Class of 2026 Preschool Graduations Ceremony Prom • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95

imprsv 4FT Marquee Numbers 30,DIY Light Up Numbers for 30th Birthday Decorations, Party Decorations,Anniversary Party Decor,Mosaic Number for Balloons Number 30,Pre-Cut Foam Board Kit • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99

Ledido 4FT Marquee Light Up Letters, 34 Colors Changing Marquee Letter 4 Feet Tall with Remote, Big Letters for Party Wedding Graduation Birthday Decorations, Large Light Up Letter E • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

imprsv 4FT Marquee Numbers,DIY Light Up Numbers for 30th Birthday Decorations, Party Party Decorations,Anniversary Party Decor,Mosaic Number for Balloons Number 3,Pre-Cut Foam Board Kit • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

3FT Tall Marquee Light Up Star DIY Pre Cut Frame with Light Foam Marquee Signs Props for Birthday Engagement Baby Shower Decor Movie Night Decorations Party Supplies • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95

imprsv 4FT Marquee Numbers, Light Up Numbers for 21st Birthday Decorations, Party Party Decorations,Anniversary Party Decor,Mosaic Number for Balloons Number 2,Pre-Cut Foam Board Kit • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Energizer AA Batteries Alkaline Power, 32 Count Alkaline Double A Battery Pack • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost			$363.79
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$31.83
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.46
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$431.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$76.07
Total project goal			$507.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$507.15
2 Donors			-$216.29
Donations toward project cost			-$216.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$252.69
Match offer toward project cost			-$214.79
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.90
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$38.17
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Dress to Impress: Celebrating Our Best at 5th Grade Graduation

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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