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Mrs. Ruffner from Capitol Hgts., MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ELD Award & Promotional Ceremonies

Help me give my students ceremony decorations, awards & certificates, and gifts to celebrate their successes!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruffner's classroom raised $557

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students work hard all year. For my many newcomers, my English Language Development class is one of their first American learning experiences. They learn a wealth of content through a focus on four domains: speaking, listening, reading, and writing!

My scholars deserve a beautiful celebration for their hard work and growth with an exciting send-off to the next grade, so I would like to offer an awards ceremony to celebrate student growth and the students who advanced enough to test out of the ELD program.

Please help me to get them decorations to make our ceremony beautiful and memorable, a photo backdrop for capturing memories of the day, materials for printing certificates, and gift bags to celebrate their success!

Mrs. Ruffner Carmody Hills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Capitol Hgts., MD View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 28 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ecation 16 Pcs Outstanding Student Scholastic Metal Medals Scholastic Award Medals with Ribbons Academic Award Prize Gift for Education, Recognition, Achievement(Academic) • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
8 Pack Black Tablecloths 60x126 Inch Table Cloths for 8 Foot Rectangle Tables, Wrinkle Resistant Washable Rectangular Fabric Table Cover for Dining Wedding Banquet Camping Party • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Trophy Plus Thumbs UP Award Trophies (1 Dozen) • Amazon Business $16.95 3 $50.85
Deekin 36 Pieces Star Stress Balls Mini Foam Ball Stress Relief Toys for Teens and Adults Student Bag Fillers, Gold(Smile,1.6 Inch) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Hahuho Black Sequin Backdrop Curtain, 4PCS 2FTx8FT Glitter Backdrop Curtain for Parties, Christmas, Wedding, Party Decoration（4 Panels, 2FT x 8FT, Black • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
Lawei 32 Pack Mini Gold Award Trophy, 4.6 Inch Gold Star Trophy Awards Bulk, Plastic Trophies for Party Favors, Props, Rewards, Game Prize, Winning Prizes, Competitions for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Nicunom 60 Pack Paper Gift Bags, 8.3 x 5.9 x 3.1 Inch Black Gold Gift Bags Shopping Bags Bulk Kraft Paper Bag Party Favor Bags for Wedding Birthday Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Tenceur 64 Pcs Star Student Pens Reward Ballpoint Pens Teacher Appreciation Gifts Black Inspirational Pens for Star Students Awards of the Week, School Classroom Teacher Recognition(Black, Gold) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Award of Excellence Ribbons Award Prize Achievement Ribbon with Event Card and Rope for Kids Competition, Sports Event, Contests, School, Office Team(50 Pieces) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Wehhbtye 48PCS Star Student Wristbands-8 Color Star Student Silicone Bracelets, rubber Bracelets for Student Rewards School Classroom Teacher Recognition Award, Education Activities • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Famous Amos Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, 1 oz., 30-Pack • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
He's a Smart Cookie Graduation Themed Thank You Sticker Labels for Boys, 40 2" Party Circle Stickers by AmandaCreation, Great for Party Favors, Envelope Seals & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
30 Pieces Certificate of Achievement Student Awards Certificates Paper Month Certificates 8.5 x 11 Inch - Gold • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Party Decorations, Black and Gold Hanging Paper Fans, Pom Poms Flowers, Pennant, Garland String, Banner for Birthday Parties Wedding Décor, Table & Wall Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Bonropin 161pcs Black and Gold Balloons Garland Arch Kit with Explosion Star Balloons, 5/10/12/18in Black Gold Confetti Latex Balloons for Anniversary Birthday Party 2024 Graduation Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KatchOn, Black We are So Proud of You Banner - XtraLarge, 72x44 Inch | Graduation Banner, Congratulations Decorations | Graduation Backdrop 2025, Graduation Decorations Class of 2025 Black and Gold • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Congratulations Banner - Congratulations Decorations - We are so Proud of You banner - Well Done Banner - Graduation Banner - Graduation Decorations for Prom - 6 x 1.3ft (Black and Gold) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$411.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$472.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.43

Total project goal

$556.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $556.21

11 Donors

-$305.70

Donations toward project cost

-$261.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.31

Matching donations from our partners

-$248.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$211.39

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.82

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