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Ms. Baker from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Bring Back the Annual Smedley Elementary Pumpkin Patch!

Help me give my students the art supplies they need to decorate their own pumpkins!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baker's classroom raised $666

This project is fully funded

My Project

ALL 800 students at Smedley Elementary are dynamic, expressive and all have their own unique gifts and talents. While every child has their own story they all have one thing in common and that is that they are children who deserve to develop life long memories in elementary school.

As adults we can all look back on those special memories in elementary school and all students at Smedley are deserving of these ever lasting moments!

In the past we have always hosted a pumpkin patch where every child in the building has the chance to "pick" their own pumpkin and decorate it. Unfortunately our budget has taken a large hit this year and it is not feasible for our building to get pumpkins as well as all the decorating supplies. This event is truly something that students look forward to on a yearly basis-- not only do they get to decorate their own pumpkins they also participate in Halloween Parade!

Our Fall Festival brings an incredible sense of community and memories each and every year to our school!

Ms. Baker Mastery Charter School - Smedley Grades PreK-2

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

800 students impacted 20donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outus 80 Sets Halloween Pumpkin Craft Stickers Pumpkin Face Stickers Trick or Treat Stickers for Halloween for Halloween Party Decoration Favor (20 Sheets) • Amazon Business $14.99 10 $149.90
6 pack Halloween Best Costume Skeleton Trophy, Halloween Skull Party Favor Prizes, Halloween Party Supplies Gold Bones Game Awards, Costume Contest Event Trophy, School Classroom Rewards for Kids • Amazon Business $15.29 6 $91.74
Halloween Foam Stickers - Glitter Foam Stickers for Kids, 800PCS Self-Adhesive Pumpkin Ghost Shape Craft Stickers Puffy Stickers for Kids Halloween Party Favor Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
SBLABELS Halloween Character Stickers / 8 Alternating Designs / 250 Halloween Stickers • Amazon Business $11.87 4 $47.48
1782pcs Gems Stickers, Self Adhesive Gems for Crafts Bling Rhinestones for Crafts, Assorted Shapes Jewels Rhinestones Stickers, Muticolor • Amazon Business $8.89 4 $35.56
Value Pack 700 Pieces Glitter Assorted Colors Chenille Stems Tomorotec Pipe Cleaners 0.24 x 12 Inch for DIY Art Supplies Hand Craft for Kids, Class and etc. • Amazon Business $15.95 2 $31.90
36 Halloween Games Punch Balloons Party Favors 6 Patterns for Kids Halloween Trick or Treat • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
LotFancy 1100PCS Mixed Googly Wiggle Eyes Self-Adhesive for Craft Sticker, Multi Colored Assorted Sizes(6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm), Googly Eyes for DIY, Toy Accessories, Art Crafts, Decoration • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Audamp Craft Feathers 300pcs Colorful Feathers for Craft DIY Wedding Home Party Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
FUN LITTLE TOYS 78 PCs Halloween Slap Bracelets for Kids, Bulk Snap Bracelets Wristbands, Halloween Party Favor Gifts, Halloween Treat Goodie Bags Classroom Prizes,Treasure Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95

Materials cost

$527.39

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$565.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.76

Total project goal

$665.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$665.06

15 Donors

-$663.88

Donations toward project cost

-$565.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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$0.00

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