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Mrs. Vedros from Metairie, LA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Monthly Mental Health Days

Help me give my students games and art supplies to have a monthly mental health day.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vedros's classroom raised $538

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are AMAZING and DRIVEN. They are some of the highest achieving students in our state, and their schedules are filled with AP and Dual Enrollment courses. They set high goals for themselves and they work extremely hard to achieve these goals.

Along with these high standards, we often see high levels of stress; in an effort to combat this, I have started having a Monthly Mental Health Day.

One day a month, my students are told to put up computers and take care of their mental health. They play board games, do art projects, and laugh. It truly is just what they need to recharge and face their academic rigors for the next days or weeks!

Help me replenish some games and art supplies for the 2024-2025 school year!

Mrs. Vedros Haynes Academy - Advanced Studies Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Metairie, LA 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

180 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mr. Sketch 2054594 Scented Watercolor Marker, Broad Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22/Pack • Amazon Business $10.20 8 $81.60
Warckon 100 Pieces Shrink Plastic Sheets, Shrink Art Paper Shrink Film Sheets Frosted Ruff n' Ready for Kids Creative Craft, Create Your Own Shinky Dinks, Earrings, Necklace, Keychains (A6 Size)) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Czech Games CGE Edition Codenames XXL • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Juvale 50 Yards Each Lanyard String, Gimp String in 10 Assorted Colors for Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces, Boondoggle Keychains, Plastic Lacing Cord for Arts and Crafts (10 Spools) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Anomia Everest Toys Party Edition Card Game • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
100PCS Key Chain Clip Hooks, Swivel Clasps Lanyard Snap Hook, Keychain Hooks for Lanyard Key Rings Crafting Silver • Amazon Business $9.69 3 $29.07
The Chameleon Board Game: A Spot-The-Imposter Game for Families & Friends | Includes 80 Extra Secret Words… • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Shuttle Art 30 Colors Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, Works on Plastic,Wood,Stone,Metal and Glass for Kids Adult Coloring Doodling Marking • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
1mm Stretchy Bracelet String, Sturdy Rainbow Elastic String Elastic Cord for Jewelry Making, Necklaces, Beading and Crafts • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Hasbro Gaming Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
LotFancy Playing Cards, 12 Pack, Decks of Cards Bulk, Poker Size, Standard Index, for Blackjack, Euchre, Canasta Card Game, 6 Blue and 6 Red, Casino Grade • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Paxcoo 100 Pack Keyrings, Split Key Rings Bulk for Keychain and Crafts (1 Inch) • Amazon Business $5.89 2 $11.78
Mattel 4347154784 Uno Card Game 2 Pack, Red • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49

Materials cost

$387.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.67

Total project goal

$537.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $537.78

9 Donors

-$302.19

Donations toward project cost

-$282.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.33

match offer

-$205.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.59

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