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Ms. DeMatteo from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Next Chapter Celebration!

Help me give my students a celebration they will remember for years to come with LED lights, balloon weights, balloon boxes, ballons, and banners!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DeMatteo's classroom raised $178

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

It is time to celebrate the graduating seniors for senior decision day. These resources will help set the stage. We are putting together a next chapter celebration and honoring the seniors and staff who supported them. We are trying to make a more visual celebration for the younger grades to feel motivated and inspired. We are setting up several design-your-own college or career pennant stations for younger grades to get involved. We will use this time to help students explore their own next steps for their after-high school goals. The benefit of a 6th to 12th high school is bringing them together for sharing experiences and mentoring.

Ms. DeMatteo East Bronx Academy for Future 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.

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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
Tenmiro Led Strip Lights 130ft (2 Rolls of 65ft) Smart Light Strips with App Control RGB Led Lights for Bedroom，Music Sync Color Changing Lights for Room Party • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
SRENTA 5.5" Gold Metallic Wrapped Balloon Weights for Birthday Party Decoration, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
OurWarm Graduation Party Decorations 2022 Balloon Boxes, 4 PCS Black Balloon Boxes with 4 LED Light Strings,"GRAD""CLASS OF 2022" Letter and 15 Balloons for School Graduation Party Supplies 2022 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Ponamfo White Party Latex Balloons - 100Pcs 18"+12"+10"+5" Ballons Balloon Arch Kit as Birthday Party Balloons Gender Reveal Balloons Baby Shower Balloons Wedding Anniversary Bridal Shower Party • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
College Flags & Banners Co. US Navy Midshipmen Americas Navy Pennant • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
College Flags & Banners Co. US Marines Corps The Few The Proud Pennant • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Ceiling Hook Clips- 100 Pack Drop Ceiling Hanger Hooks Hanging on Suspended Ceiling Tile, Grid or Drop Ceiling Clips for Office Home Stores Classroom and Wedding Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$118.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.58

Total project goal

$177.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.21

1 Donor

-$177.21

Donations toward project cost

-$150.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.58

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