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Ms. McGough from Camden, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magical Masquerade!

Help me give my students a magical Mardi Gras experience. The 8th grade students will have a magical masquerade. They

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McGough's classroom raised $320

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

This year the students will be having a masquerade theme dance. In order to keep costs down so that all students can participate we have the dance in the school cafeteria.

We want to turn the cafeteria into a magical atmosphere with table clothes, hanging decorations, backdrop for the photos and beautiful tableware.

There will also be a selection of masks for any students who came to the dance without them.

The 8th grade dance is one of the activities that the students look forward to as a right of passage before high school and we try to make it as memorable as possible.

Ms. McGough Veterans Memorial Family School Grades 6-8

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.

Camden, NJ 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yoande 200 Pcs Mardi Gras Party Supplies Mardi Gras Tableware Set Includes Paper Plates Dessert Plates Cups and Napkins for Masquerade Party Decoration Mardi Gras Carnival Theme Party Serves 50 Guests • Amazon Business $27.79 2 $55.58
Bedwina Mardi Gras Masks - (Pack of 50) Bulk Carnival Masquerade Mask Costume Party Supplies, Feather Mardi Gras Decorations for Women, Men and Kids • Amazon Business $37.89 1 $37.89
Buxiuer Mardi Gras Tablecloth New Orleans Carnival Masquerade Party Decoration Disposable Plastic Table Cloth Waterproof Table Cover Picnic Dining Kitchen Decor 54 x108 Inch -Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Decor365 Gold Purple Green Mardi Gras Party Decorations Glitter Circle Garlands Banner Hanging Paper Fan Tissue Pompoms Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Birthday Bachelorette Bridal Cavinal Party Decor • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Mardi Gras Decoration Set Mardi Gras Porch Sign Welcome Banner Mardi Gras Hanging Decoration for Indoor/Outdoor Decoration Mardi Gras Masquerade Party (Black, 2 Pieces) • Amazon Business $5.59 3 $16.77
4 Pack Mardi Gras Carnival Garden Flag Banner Outdoor Decoration, Yard Flags House Yard Indoor Seasonal Decoration Sign(Purple/Green/Yellow,24 x 48 Inch) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LTLYH 7x5ft Venetian Mardi Gras Decoration Backdrop Carnival Masquerade Photography Backgrounds Mask Colorful Backdrop Party Decoration Banner Studio Props 128 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Giftexpress 2-pk Mardi Gras Metallic Fringe Table Skirts, Mardi Gras Party Table Skirt, Mardi Gras Table Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mefuny Pack of 30 Purple Gold Green Hanging Swirl Decorations Mardi Gras Sparkly Streamers Foil Swirls for Ceiling Decorations Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Mardi Gras Street Signs Decorations Both Sided Printed PVC New Orleans Street Sign for Mardi Gras Carnival Party decorations (12x4Inch 10PCS) • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
30 Pieces Mardi Gras Decorations Party Supplies Mardi Gras Tinsel Garland Hanging Swirl Decorations Colorful Garland Crown Mask Sign Ceiling Decor for Mardi Gras Masquerade New Orleans Party • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Gold Purple Green Paper Garland Mardi Gras Party Decorations Circle Dots Streamers Fat Tuesday Decor Supplies Mardi Gras Fleur De Lis Hanging Bunting Banner Carnival Party Hanging Garland 4 Pieces • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$237.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.92

Total project goal

$319.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$319.46

2 Donors

-$147.02

Donations toward project cost

-$143.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$150.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$128.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.53

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$0.00

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