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Mr. Osmon from Flint, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Next Level Puppet Theatre

My students need upgraded puppet making supplies and set making supplies to help create our original urban fairy tale puppet play this year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Osmon's classroom raised $1,762

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My Students

My students are from Flint, Michigan and the surrounding counties. As a city, Flint has faced its fair share of tough times. Our school is a strong ally of our community and is heavily embedded in the community, working diligently to aggressively fight against our odds.

Since we are an alternative to a traditional high school, we have an extremely diverse group of students.

We have a large number of students who feel they just don't fit in with traditional high school. When we get our students in 9th grade, the majority have not had an art class since they were very young. Because of the many backgrounds and the small size of our school, my students have an extremely strong bond and a fierce loyalty to the school. I think we also have a tendency to be much more creative than a traditional high school. My students tend to be extremely empathetic to others, and we pride ourselves on being heavily involved in our community! Many of my students also come from poverty stricken areas and households as we are about 89% free and reduced price lunches.

My Project

We have been creating original puppets and performing puppet theater for the past 3 years with the help of our community, school and donors like you. This year, we would like to step up our quality of puppet making and set creation into a professional style theater company which allows our students to gain real world experience within theater and puppetry.

Going from paper mache to silicone rubber and foam is one of the many ways we intend to bring our high school puppet theatre to the next level.

The materials in our cart will help us design, sculpt, cast and create new and professional forms of puppets and costumes. They will also allow us to upgrade our quality of set design, construction and presentation.

Project tagged as

Flint, MI
Grades 9-12
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Traditional School
Art Supplies
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mr. Osmon Mott Middle College High School Grades 9-12

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More than three‑quarters of 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

OnlineEEI Premier Portable Backdrop Kit, Black • Amazon Business $204.56 2 $409.12

SINGER DF251 Adjustable Dress Form, Medium/Large • Amazon Business $110.77 1 $110.77

Jack Richeson 15" head & Bust Armature • Amazon Business $20.06 4 $80.24

Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Tube 8-Piece Set • Amazon Business $15.25 5 $76.25

Jaybird & Mais 30/31 Adhesive Foam: 1/4 in. thick x 5 in. x 6 ft. (White) • Amazon Business $13.54 5 $67.70

Hot Glue Gun kits -- RAGNAROS 60 Watt best Hot Melt Glue Gun- High-Tech Electronic PTC heating technology For Arts & Crafts, & Sealing and Quick Repairs,Green (30 hot glue gun sticks INCLUDED) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98

Genround Industrial Hot Glue Gun, 100W Professional Hot Melt Glue Gun Kit with 30pcs Long Glue Sticks & Carry Case | Heat Protective Brass Nozzle | On Off Switch | for DIY Crafts and Repairs • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98

33221-1007 - Sculpture House Prima Plastilina Clay - 2 lb • Blick Art Materials $9.66 5 $48.30

Smooth-On Rebound 25 Brush On Trial Unit Platinum Silicone Moldmaking Rubber • Amazon Business $37.59 1 $37.59

Westcott 8" Straight Titanium Bonded Scissors, Grey/Yellow, 2 Per Pack • Amazon Business $7.26 5 $36.30

MUSLIN Woven Sew-On Ivory LIGHT Weight , 3 yards x 45" • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98

3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive - 24 fl.oz./ 16.75 net weight oz. (1 Can) - AB-530-4-77 (1 Can) • Amazon Business $15.71 2 $31.42

BBQ Cooking Glove 932°F Extreme Heat Resistant oven gloves For Cooking, Grilling, Baking • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Prextex 6.5 inch Realistic Looking Skeleton Skull for Best Halloween Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97

Liquitex Professional Fabric Effects Medium, 4-oz • Amazon Business $7.46 4 $29.84

FoamTouch Upholstery Foam Cushion High Density, 5" H X 24" W X 24" L • Amazon Business $25.72 1 $25.72

100 Count - 12" x 12" Cushion Foam Sheets, Packing Supplies for Moving, Safely Wrap Dishes, Glasses & Furniture Legs by California Basics • Amazon Business $25.50 1 $25.50

Smooth-On Silicone Mold Making, Liquid Rubber OOMOO 30, Easy to Use - Trial Size 2.8 lb • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Smooth Cast ONYX FAST Black Liquid Plastic Casting Resin - Trial Unit • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

VELCRO Brand - Sew On Fasteners - 15' x 2" Tape - Black • Amazon Business $22.96 1 $22.96

Smooth-On Smooth-Cast 300 Liquid Plastic Compound Smooth-Cast 300 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

RaanPahMuang Thin 100% Cotton Muslin Gauze Fabric 58 inch wide 3 yard long, Black • Amazon Business $21.53 1 $21.53

Wooden Sewing Basket with Sewing Kit Accessories (Sewing Box) • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80

Polly Plastics Heat Moldable Plastic Sheets - 3 Sheets, 8 x 12 x 1/16 • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95

Smooth-On Universal Mold Release 14 fl. oz. • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Braided Elastic 3/8'' Wide 144 Yards-Black • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90

3M Foam & Fabric 24 Spray Adhesive Orange, 20 fl Ounce can, Net Weight 13.75 Ounce (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.62 2 $15.24

FantasyDeco Rectangular Polyester Fabric Tablecloth, Black, 90x132-inch • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Wish you have a nice day 1.5 Inches White Sew on Hook and Loop Fastener Sew(1.5inch, 10yards) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Scheppend 4.3 Yards 30" Creepy Cloth Halloween Decorations Supplies Spooky Fabric in Black for Haunted Houses Party Doorways Outdoors, Set of 3 • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69

Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $9.95 1 $9.95

eBoot 11 Yard White Knit Elastic Spool (1 Inch) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

TR Industrial TR88302 Multi-Purpose Cable Tie (100 Piece), 8", Black • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost			$1,440.18
Vendor shipping charges			$5.82
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$21.60
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,497.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$264.28
Total project goal			$1,761.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,761.88
32 Donors			-$1,739.15
Donations toward project cost			-$1,484.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$254.30
match offer			-$15.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$12.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$2.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$7.73
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Next Level Puppet Theatre

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