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Ms. Shantal Mclaughlin from Jackson, MS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mardi Gras Extravganza

Help me give my students the best Mardi Gras party of their life!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shantal Mclaughlin's classroom raised $633

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students will learn vocabulary related to a traditional Mardi Gras carnival in the target language through the use of making masks and beads. We will use Carolina BioKits: DNA Simulation 1-Station for making bead chains, Mardi Gras Masks for the Mardi Gras party, Tigeen 3000 Pcs Craft Feathers for decorating masks and beads, BOZILY 40 Pack Led Glasses,Light Up Glasses,Shutter Shades Glow Glasses Glow In The Dark Party for the party, GRAJTCIN King Costume Cape for Adult Mardi Gras Velvet Robe and Crown & Scepter for the student who finds the plastic coin in their king cake,JOYIN 144 Pcs Glow Sticks Bulk 8" Glowsticks, Party Favor Glow Stick Bracelets Necklaces for glow in the dark,Handepo 24 Pcs Glow in the Black Light Face Paint Crayons Neon Face Body Paint for glow in the dark,Wehhbtye 100PCS Mardi Gras Napkins-New Orleans Mardigras Beverage Dinner Napkin,Purple Yellow Green for decoration,30 Pieces Mardi Gras Decorations Party Supplies Mardi Gras Tinsel Garland for decorating the room,50 Pcs Flat Paint Brushes for Touch Up, Anezus Small Paint Brushes for Classroom Crafts Paint Brushes for painting masks and beads,EHOMEA2Z Stainless Steel Dredge Shaker Ideal For Salt, Spice, Sugar, Flour and 01 Strip of 3 Baker's Corner Active Dry Yeast bread Baking Gluten Free NEW for making king cake,KatchOn, XtraLarge Purple Foil Fringe Curtain - 8x3.2 Feet, Pack of 2, Purple Party Decorations | Purple Backdrop Curtain for the back drop,

My goals for this project is to help students to culturally explore famous Mardi Gras cuisine as well as to help them work in teams and collaborate with each other while having a hands-on learning experience to meet their kinesthetic learning needs.

My students are special because they are always willing to learn something new daily and be themselves.

Ms. Shantal Mclaughlin Lanier High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina BioKits: DNA Simulation 1-Station • Carolina Biological Supply Company $48.60 1 $48.60
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
Tigeen 3000 Pcs Craft Feathers Bulk Colorful Feathers for Crafts 3-5 in Decoration Feathers for Table Centerpiece Rainbow Craft Feather Mardi Gras Supply for Wedding Mask Carnival Party Decoration • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
GiftExpress 72 pcs Bulk Mardi Gras Beads Necklace, 33" Multi Colors Carnival Necklaces for Christmas Party, St. Patrick's Day Costume Necklace, Assorted Metallic Colors in Gold, Green, Purple • Amazon Business $14.69 2 $29.38
BOZILY 40 Pack Led Glasses,Light Up Glasses,Shutter Shades Glow Glasses Glow In The Dark Party Supplies for Kids Adults Rave neon Party For Birthday Mardi Gras New Year's Eve Party Decoration • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
GRAJTCIN King Costume Cape for Adult Mardi Gras Velvet Robe and Crown & Scepter 3PCS Set • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EHOMEA2Z Stainless Steel Dredge Shaker Ideal For Salt, Spice, Sugar, Flour (1, 10 oz) • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Max Fun 6PCS Colorful Party Feather Boas Bulk for Women Girls 6.56ft for Mardi Gras Party Decorations Costume Dress Up • Amazon Business $22.96 1 $22.96
Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOABIII, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors, 16 count • Amazon Business $22.81 1 $22.81
Beistle 15" Mardi Gras Gleam 'N Burst Centerpiece; 3/Pack • Quill.com $20.99 1 $20.99
Domino Golden Granulated Sugar, 3.125 LB Easy Baking Tub • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
Paint Trays Pack Of 10 • Teachers' School Supply $15.69 1 $15.69
Handepo 24 Pcs Glow in the Black Light Face Paint Crayons Neon Face Body Paint UV Light Paint Kit Fluorescent Halloween Masquerade Makeup for Adult Mardi Gras Parties(Bright Color, Cute Style) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Beistle 54" x 108" Mardi Gras Beads Tablecover; Green/Gold/Purple, 2/Pack • Quill.com $14.79 1 $14.79
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 1 Gallon • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17
Wehhbtye 100PCS Mardi Gras Napkins-New Orleans Mardigras Beverage Dinner Napkin,Purple Yellow Green Stripe Cocktail Decorative Napkins for Luncheon Picnic Holiday Party Events Tableware Supplies • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Beistle Felt Jester Hat • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Mardi Gras Decorations 8 Set, Duplex Printed New Orleans Street Signs with 8x Metal Chains, PVC Made Mardi Gras Ornaments for Room Decoration, Carnival Party Table Ornaments Mardi Gras Tree Decoration • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
JOYIN 144 Pcs Glow Sticks Bulk 8" Glowsticks, Party Favor Glow Stick Bracelets Necklaces, Glow in the Dark Party Favors, Easter, Christmas, Halloween Party Supplies Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
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 $8.99 1 $8.99
KatchOn, XtraLarge Purple Foil Fringe Curtain - 8x3.2 Feet, Pack of 2, Purple Party Decorations | Purple Backdrop Curtain for Mermaid Birthday Decorations | Purple Streamers for Mardi Gras Decorations • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening, 48 Ounce • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
Corn Syrup 16 oz • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.16 1 $7.16
50 Pcs Flat Paint Brushes for Touch Up, Anezus Small Paint Brushes for Classroom Crafts Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting Watercolor Canvas Face Painting • Amazon Business $6.58 1 $6.58
01 Strip of 3 Baker's Corner Active Dry Yeast bread Baking Gluten Free NEW • Amazon Business $4.90 1 $4.90

Materials cost

$459.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.98

Sales tax

 $32.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.92

Total project goal

$632.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $632.81

2 Donors

-$477.81

Donations toward project cost

-$406.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.67

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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