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Mrs. Salter from Port Allen LA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Making Our Stories Glow

Help me give my students a wonderful STEM day that they'll never forget.

  • $435 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I'm a 5th-grade teacher in a low-income/high-poverty school district. My students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Our students come from various economic backgrounds, with 100% of our students receiving free lunch.

I believe that for my students to be successful, they need all the tools to do so.

They are innovative and need a little help along the way to be successful.

My Project

Our school is hosting our first ever STEM Week! We want to immerse our scholars in awareness of STEM careers since we understand the importance of them. Throughout the week, we will provide more opportunities for our students to engage in real life application of science, technology, engineering, and math, through all content areas.

Funding for this project will support our GLOW Day event which will boost student morale and increase participation.

Items in my cart are black paper to cover our windows to black out our classroom. Two black lights to make items glow. I've included glow in the dark glasses to wear while reading and glow in the dark decorations. I've even included a mad scientist costume so that I could dress in character for our mad scientist day!

During this event, our students will complete numerous STEM challenges in the DARK, even reading stories. This fun filled event will spark lots of creativity and keep our students engaged!

Mrs. Salter
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Paper Roll 18 by 1800 Inches (150 Feet) - Use it as Black Construction Paper, Black Poster Board, Black Wrapping Paper, Black Kraft Paper Roll, Art Paper Roll, Poster Paper, Bulletin Board Paper • Amazon Business $18.61 5 $93.05
9 LED Black Light, Gohyo 27W LED UV Bar Glow in The Dark Party Supplies for Christmas Blacklight Party Birthday Wedding Stage Lighting, Material Metal Iron • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Kicko Syringe Pens - 12 Pack Multi-Color Syringe Pen - Writes in Blue or Black Ink for Boys, Girls, Imaginary Doctor Play, School Supplies, Party Favors, Goody Bag Fillers and Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
70 PCS LED Light Up Toys Party Supplies with 30 LED Glow Glasses Shutter Shades, 40 Finger Lights Glow In The Dark Party Favor for Neon Birthday, School Event, Halloween Party, Holiday • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Glow Party Neon Party Supply Set, Glow In The Dark Party Supplies Includes 98.4 ft 6 Rolls Blacklight Luminous Tape, 14.4 ft Neon Round Dot Streamers, 25 Pcs Fluorescent Mini Polka Dot Balloon (Clear) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
VOGRYE Professional Lab Coat for Women Long Sleeve, White, Unisex L • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Protective Glasses, Anti Fog Safety Glasses With Adjustable Frame And Temples Eye Protection, Great Safety Goggles For Men & Women • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Anogol Hair Cap+Short Wavy Purple Cosplay Wig Synthetic Hair Costume Anime Wigs Fancy Dress • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$307.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$26.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.20

Total project goal

$434.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$434.67

4 Donors

-$86.46

Donations toward project cost

-$75.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.97

match offer

-$345.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$293.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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