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Ms. Nikki from Bethalto, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Headed to the Big K!

Help me give my students an unforgettable last day of school! Most are going to Kindergarten!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nikki's classroom raised $656

This project is fully funded

My Project

I can't believe school ends in 3 months! Most of our kiddos are headed to Kindergarten and to 90% of them we are their safe haven. In an effort to send them off into the world with a giant bash to start their summer. We can go outside and bask in the sunshine while tie-dying t-shirts. Then as they dry on the other side of the playground, we can have a foam party! We can play and create a memory with them to hopefully last a lifetime.

Then we can give each kiddo that is heading to Kindergarten a book from the teachers that loved them for a school year but will think of them for the rest of their lives.

Ms. Nikki Riverbend Head Start Bethalto Center Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bethalto, IL 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

17 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goodbye Preschool, Hello Kindergarten • Amazon Business $7.99 20 $159.80
Tinleon Foam Machine for Kids - Easy to Use Foam Making Toy with Large Foam Production, Perfect for Birthdays, Celebrations, and Backyard Events • Amazon Business $153.99 1 $153.99
One Powder Pack makes up to 120 gallons of foam in a foam generator - Foam Powder • Amazon Business $28.10 4 $112.40
Just My Style Tie-Dye Party Pack, DIY Tie Dye Kit, Create Up to 40 Tie-Dye Projects Includes 18 Dyes, 90 Rubber Bands, Gloves & Project Guide, Great Staycation Activity for Kids Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 • Amazon Business $18.16 2 $36.32
Fruit of the Loom Big Cotton T Shirt, Boys-10 Pack-White, Medium • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Fruit of the Loom boys Cotton White T Shirt Underwear, - 10 Pack White, X-Small US • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Fruit of the Loom Big Cotton T Shirt, Boys-10 Pack-White, Small • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$519.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.34

Total project goal

$655.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $655.61

1 Donor

-$655.61

Donations toward project cost

-$557.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.34

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 $0.00

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