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Mrs. Cuzzort from Springfield, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Happy Birthday to You!

Help me give my students an amazing birthday experience with a fun birthday cup!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cuzzort's classroom raised $369

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love celebrating birthdays! Each year, I create a calendar for my students to mark their birthdays or half-birthdays (for those with summer birthdays) so we can celebrate together. In the past, I've given them a pencil and a piece of candy, which they enjoyed. However, last year, I introduced birthday cups, and they were a huge hit! For some students, this is the only gift they receive for their birthday.

Each student receives a "Birthday Cup" on their birthday or half-birthday.

These cups are filled with delightful items: a fun, scented pencil and pen, scented erasers, and plenty of candy. These cups bring so much joy to their special day. Many students are already looking forward to their birthdays next school year because of these cherished gifts!

Mrs. Cuzzort Ulysses S Grant Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Springfield, IL 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
300 Pcs Novelty Pens Bulk Kids Cute Pens Cartoon Fun Pens 0.5 mm Black Gel Ink Pens Assorted Animal Styles Kawaii Decorative Writing Pens for School Office Home Teacher Student Kids Gift Supplies • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
ArtCreativity Scented Cupcake Erasers for Kids, Set of 24, Cup Cake Erasers in Assorted Fruity Scents and Colors, School Supplies for Children, Classroom Gifts, Cupcake Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.71 3 $41.13
48 Candy Bracelets Individually Wrapped, Stretchable Vintage Candy Jewelry for Kids, The Perfect Pastel Addition to your Candy Buffet, Princess-Themed Party or Goody Bags, by 4YoreElves, Pack of 48 x 0.42oz • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Old Fashioned Candy Sticks, Individually Wrapped, Nostalgic Candy Canes, 80 Pieces (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $27.71 1 $27.71
Smarties Lollies | Gluten Free, Peanut ,Fat Free Assorted Fruity Flavors, Low Calorie Perfect for Birthdays, Parties Made by US Candy Company Since 1949 - 34 oz 120 Count Lollipops • Amazon Business $20.59 1 $20.59
Mrs Fizz Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler for Packing and Filling Gift Baskets (2 LB) Kraft • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
SECRET CANDY SHOP Wonk Pixy Sticks Bulk in Box, 150 Silly Stix (Assorted Flavors) • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
TashiBox [16oz-100set Plastic Cups with Dome lids Clear, Iced Coffee, Smoothie, Juice, Soda, Cocktail and Party Cups • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
TOOTSIE FROOTIES Taffy Candy Assorted Mix (10 Flavors) – Tootsie Rolls Bulk Bag, Individually Wrapped, Fruit Chews, Gluten and Peanut Free, Ultimate Variety, 2 lb (290 Pieces) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Raymond Geddes Scent-Sibles Lil MP Scented Mechanical Pencils (Pack of 60),Orange • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co. Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler for Gift Baskets (1 Lb, White) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$279.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.28

Total project goal

$368.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$368.52

1 Donor

-$313.24

Donations toward project cost

-$313.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.28

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$0.00

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