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Mrs. Contreras from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Fly Our Kite: Learning About Aviation, Part II

Help me give my students kites, colored cardstock, acrylic markers, and marker cases.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Contreras's classroom raised $174

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

What better way to learn about aviation than letting kids fly a kite while having fun outdoors? My students will be able to discuss climate, weather, and wind patterns and how they affect flight. Having this first-hand opportunity to fly a kite will allow my students to personally take notes and observe how well their kite flies based on the weather.

“Aviation is not just about the destination; it’s about the journey and the experiences along the way.” – Unknown

I want to create these fun learning experiences for my students. I want them to feel the thrill of having an object fly and soar through the air and admire the beauty of their kite. I am also requesting cardstock and markers to have my kids make and decorate their own paper airplanes. I'm also requesting a storage organizer to store away the markers.

Thank you for taking the time to read our project and possibly lending a helping hand, we appreciate it. Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Contreras Gates Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

26 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
15 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Posca Markers of Acrylic Paint Penswith Reversible Tips | Posca Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Paint Pen, Art Markers • Amazon Business $31.55 1 $31.55
Kites for Kids Easy to Fly, 3 Pack 3D Giant Octopus Kite Long Tail with 100M Kite String with Reel, Beach Kites for Adults Easy to Fly, Rainbow Kites for Kids Ages 8-12, 3 Colors Kites for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Liengoron Large Colored Pencil Case for 180 Pencils Pencil Case Organizer Colored Pencil Holder Color Pencil Case with 4 Pockets for Colored Pencils Paint Brushes Watercolor Pens Art Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Doinfly Kite for Ages 8-12, Easy to Fly and Assemble Rocket Kite for Beginner, Single Line String Professional Kite for Beach and Outdoor Activity (Eagle & Snake Kite Set) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$106.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.09

Total project goal

$173.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.95

2 Donors

-$53.88

Donations toward project cost

-$53.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.79

match offer

-$111.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.58

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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