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Mrs. Garst from Stamford CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Them Sparkle

Help me give my students a welcoming environment since they spend most of their day at school.

  • $584 goal

This project expired on January 16, 2022.

This project expired on January 16, 2022.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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.

My Students

Creating a welcoming environment after being out of school is my goal. When Covid hit all the rooms in our school were stripped of the bulletin boards and decorations that made our building a pleasing place to be. It is my goal to help the students feel at home here at school.

My Project

The materials that you will purchase for my classroom will benefit not only this years students but also some years in the future. I plan to create bulletin boards and laminate them to preserve them. I plan to help my students feel more welcomed in their environment at school. The students can also be a part of creating the pieces of art that will be displayed so they will also feel pride in their work. I hope you will consider funding this project so we can work on this together.

Mrs. Garst
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Uoisaiko Large 11.8"x11.8" Felt Board Tiles for Wall with 30 Push Pins, Pack of 6 Pin Board Notice Boards for Home Office Kitchen, Bulletin Board Wall Tiles for Photos Memos • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.9" x 11(TL902VP) • Amazon Business $35.63 1 $35.63
Large Dry Erase Wall Calendar - 24"x 36" Undated Monthly Planner for Home, Office, Classroom - Reusable Laminated Task Organizer • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Swingline Guillotine Paper Cutter Heavy Duty, 12 Inch Paper Cutting Board with Guard Rail, Blade Lock, Cuts Up to 10 Sheets, Professional Manual Paper Cutter Trimmer for Scrapbooking, Crafts & Photo. • Amazon Business $29.82 1 $29.82
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Gold Star Cutouts Double Printed Paper Stars Decoration for Wedding Party Supplies, 11 Inches (72 Pieces) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Livelynine Red Contact Paper Peel and Stick Roll Self Adhesive Vinyl Wrap Removable Wallpaper Waterproof Countertops Shelf Liners Cabinets Old Furniture Crafts Wall Paper Decorations 15.8x78.8 Inch • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
ALIENTAPE Nano Double Sided Tape, Multipurpose Removable Adhesive Transparent Grip Mounting Tape Washable Strong Sticky Heavy Duty for Carpet Photo Frame Poster Décor As Seen On TV • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
80 Pieces Glitter Star Cutouts Paper Star Confetti Cutouts for Bulletin Board Classroom Wall Party Decoration Supply, 6 Inches Length (Rich Colors) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Blank Starburst Signs (4 x 4 in, Multicolored, 120 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
practicalWs (15.7" x118") Black Wallpaper Self Adhesive and Removable Peel and Stick Vinyl Film Stick Paper Easy to Apply Wall Coverings Shelf Home Decorative Liner Table and Door Reform • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
13 pieces Motivational Posters for Classroom, Laminated Inspirational Poster Bulletin Board Sets Inspirational Quote Wall Art with Welcome Sign for Teachers, Students, School Counselors, Home & Office • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Pacon 4" Self-Adhesive Uppercase Letters, 78-Count, Black Dazzle (51680) • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Welcome Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
60 Pack Neon Paper Starburst Sale Signs for Retail Store, 6 Fluorescent Colors, 3 x 5 In. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Post-it Flags Assorted Color Combo Pack, 320 Flags Total, 200 1-Inch Wide Flags and 120.5-Inch Wide Flags, 4 On-The-Go Dispensers/Pack (683XL1) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Teacher Created Resources 77282 Electric Bright 7" Fun Font Letters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Adhesive Magnets for Crafts - 100 PCs Flexible Round Magnets with Adhesive Backing - Small Sticky Magnets - Magnetic Dots with Adhesive Back are Alternative to Magnetic Tape, Stickers and Strip • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Created Resources Marquee Stars Accents (5870) • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4 in x 4 in, 6 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (675-6SSUC) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Bright Colors Circles Accents (5189), Multi Color • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
Post-it Tabs, 1 in Solid, Aqua, Yellow, Pink, Violet, 22/Color, 88/Dispenser (686-AYPV1IN) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
2021-2022 Desk Calendar - 18 Monthly Desk/Wall Calendar 2-in-1,16.8" x 12", July 2021 - December 2022, Thick Paper with Corner Protectors, Large Ruled Blocks - Colorful Stones • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$459.44

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.59

Total project goal

$583.92

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