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Ms. Sawyer from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Illuminate Young Minds: Glow Days in STEAM

Help me give my students materials for glow-in-the-dark activities in STEAM class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sawyer's classroom raised $404

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our STEAM classes, I'm dedicated to providing innovative and engaging learning experiences for our students. In line with this commitment, I'm planning a series of "Glow Day" events in STEAM Encore classes, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration in our young learners.

The Glow Days will be unique and immersive experiences where students will engage in hands-on activities incorporating glow-in-the-dark materials, blacklight technology, and STEAM concepts.

Through a series of interactive stations and workshops, students will explore various scientific phenomena, experiment with art techniques, and delve into engineering challenges, all while immersed in a captivating glow environment.

By offering a dynamic and unconventional learning experience, Glow Day aims to ignite a passion for STEAM disciplines among our students, fostering a lifelong love for learning and exploration. Through experimentation with glow materials and innovative problem-solving tasks, Glow Day will encourage students to think outside the box, explore their creativity, and develop essential skills for future success.

By supporting Glow Day, you will play a crucial role in enriching the educational experiences of our students and inspiring the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers. Together, let's illuminate young minds and empower them to shine bright in the world of STEAM.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our elementary STEAM program. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Ms. Sawyer Bellevue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Richmond, VA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CPLIRIS 10x12ft Black Backdrop for Photography, Large Seamless Polyester Fabric Pure Black Photo Backdrop Curtain for Portrait Photoshoot Party Video • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Onforu 4 Pack 27W LED Black Lights, Blacklight Bars with Plug and Switch, IP66 Waterproof Black Lights for Glow Party, Halloween Decorations, Bedroom, Classroom, Body Paint, Stage Lighting, Black • Amazon Business $57.19 1 $57.19
JaGely High Visibility Safety Vest Bulk Reflective Mesh Security Vest for Men Women Work Cycling Runner Neon • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Whaline 6 Colors Neon Gaffer Cloth Tape, Fluorescent Rainbow Color UV Blacklight Glow in The Dark Tape for UV Party (1 inch x 34.8 feet) • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Exquisite Blacklight Party Glow Cups - 120 Pack 12 Oz - Assorted Colors - Disposable Cups For Party - Blacklight Reactive Glow In The Dark Cups For Birthday Party - Food Safe - Neon Cups • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Roceei 10 Pieces UV Blacklight Flashlights, LED Light, Handheld, Mini Light Torch Detector, Portable UV Flashlight Torch for Pets Stains Urine (Purple Light) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
200 Ultra Bright Glow Sticks Bulk - Halloween Glow in The Dark Party Supplies Pack - 8" Glowsticks Party Favors with Bracelets and Necklaces • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
PartySticks Bulk Party Supplies 205 Piece Glow in The Dark 100 Glow Sticks with Eye Glasses, Bracelets, and Connectors • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
120feet UV Star Paper Neon Garland Neon Streamers Black Light Neon Decorations for Dark Glow Party UV Reactive Neon Party Favors Glow in The Dark Party Supplies for Party Wedding Birthday Banners • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
400feet Blacklight Party Streamer Decorations 4 Rolls Glow Crepe Paper UV Reactive Fluorescent Neon Paper Streamers Glow Party Supplies and Decorations for Wedding, Birthday, Neon Party, Fiesta Party • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
100 Pcs UV Neon Balloons ,Neon Glow Party Balloons UV Black Light Balloons Glow in the dark for Birthday Decorations Wedding Glow Party Supplies Blacklight Reactive Fluorescent Balloons • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68
Plaid FolkArt Glow In The Dark Acrylic Paint - Yellow, 2 oz, Bottle • Blick Art Materials $2.39 1 $2.39
Plaid FolkArt Glow In The Dark Acrylic Paint - Orange, 2 oz, Bottle • Blick Art Materials $2.39 1 $2.39
Plaid FolkArt Glow In The Dark Acrylic Paint - Blue, 2 oz, Bottle • Blick Art Materials $2.39 1 $2.39

Materials cost

$298.42

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.50

Total project goal

$403.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$403.35

7 Donors

-$201.68

Donations toward project cost

-$171.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.25

match offer

-$201.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$171.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.25

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$0.00

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