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Mrs. Castillo from Wilmington NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Met Gala Memories

Help me give my students a glamorous Met Gala themed Middle School Dance. They have earned this by improving their standardized test scores and have shown exceptional behavior throughout the year.

  • 2 donors
  • $605 still needed

expires Aug 18

  • 2 donors
  • $605 still needed
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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.

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Throughout the course of the year. The middle school students have looked out for one thing collectively, and that is their middle school dance. They have worked hard to improve their standardized test scores throughout the year. We doubled our passing rate. Throughout all of their hard work they also displayed exemplary behavior. Which is an amazing accomplishment on both. So, as a reward, we want to throw them the most fancy, elegant, and star-studded Met Gala themed dance. Please help us create the most memorable middle school dance ever and to keep student morale high throughout the end of the year testing. Thank you in advance!

Mrs. Castillo will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 18.

Mrs. Castillo
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Twinkle Star 300 LED Window Fairy Curtain String Lights, 8 Modes Fairy Lights for Bedroom Wedding Party Home Garden Outdoor Indoor Wall Decorations, Warm White, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Supernal 350pcs Dinnerware Set With Gold Rim, Black and Gold Plates, Gold Silverware, Wedding Party Plates, Cups with Gold Rim • Amazon Business $65.69 1 $65.69
6.5 x 5 ft VIP Photography Backdrop Red Carpet Backdrop Film Movie Banner Paparazzi Props Party Accessory and Runner Red Carpet Runner 2.6 x 15 ft with Carpet Tape for Theme Party Decorations • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
XunYee 60 Pcs 1920s Natural Ostrich Feathers Bulk 10-12 Inch/ 12-14 Inch Natural Large Feather for Wedding Dancing Birthday Party Centerpieces Carnival Decorations(Black White and Gold) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
KatchOn, XtraLarge Gold Fringe Curtain Backdrop - 8x3.2 Feet, Pack of 2 Gold Streamers Party Decorations | Gold Foil Curtain for Gold Party Decorations | Gold Streamer Backdrop, Graduation Decorations • Amazon Business $8.69 4 $34.76
ChloropLastid 10x8ft Luxurious Palace Backdrop for Photography Red Carpet Golden Castle Chandelier Royal Buildings Stairs Background Wedding Birthday Video Banner Photo Booth Props Decoration • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
16Pack Disposable Plastic Tablecloths and Satin Table Runner Set Black Gold Dot Table Cloth Gold for Graduation Wedding Birthday Baby Shower Anniversary Holiday Party Decorations • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
SWEETV King Crown for Men, Old Gold Full Prince Tiaras and Crowns Royal Green Crystal Medieval Men Crown Costume Accessories for Prom Cosplay Wedding Party Birthday Halloween, Green • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Vinkor Flameless Candles Battery Operated Candles 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" Set of 9 Ivory Real Wax Pillar LED Candles with 10-Key Remote and Cycling 24 Hours Timer • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Energizer AA Batteries, Alkaline Power Double A Battery Alkaline, 32 Count • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85
Paparazzi Props Party Accessory (1 count) (2/Pkg) • Amazon Business $8.60 2 $17.20
TOBATOBA Green Crown Green Tiara Crystal Wedding Tiara for Women Prom Queen Crown Headband Metal Princess Tiara Quinceanera Crown Headpieces for Birthday Prom Pageant Cosplay Halloween Costume Women • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Black Solid Round Plastic Table Cover (84") 1 Count - Elegant Design & Premium Quality, Ideal For Parties, Events & Everyday Use • Amazon Business $4.21 4 $16.84
Mudder 24 Pieces Gold Tea Lights LED Candles Tealights Flameless Votive Battery Operated Tea Lights Electric Glitter Flickering Tealight for Valentines Holiday, Wedding, Festival Gift, Party Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Command Indoor Mini Light Clips, Damage Free Hanging Light Clips with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Mini Wall Clips for Hanging Lights and Cables, 45 Clear Clips and 54 Command Strips • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65
Black and Gold Confetti Balloons, 50 Pack 12inch White Latex Party Balloon Set with Gold Ribbon for Graduation Wedding Birthday Baby Shower Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$481.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$556.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.19

Total project goal

$654.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $654.61

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $604.61

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