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Ms. Namnama from Newark, NJ is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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On Tuesdays We Wear Tutus

My students need ballet slippers and tutus for their performance of Waltz of the Flowers - The Nutcracker during our Winter Showcase.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Namnama's classroom raised $601

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

As a teacher in a low-income, high poverty school district, I see the challenges my students face both in and out of the classroom everyday.

For the past several years, my students have not have any preforming arts education- no dance, no instrumental music, no choir, no theater.

For students that will not experience these classes outside of school, this is unacceptable. This year, I will be working with my dance ensemble students to grow them as both artists and citizens. They will be given the opportunity to create, perform, respond, and connect dance to their everyday lives in order for personal growth.

Dance ensemble gives my students a place to be create, express, and explore their personal interests. With your help, my students would be able to experience and thrive through a quality arts education.

My Project

On Tuesdays, students will attend numerous rehearsals for their upcoming dance performances. These ballet slippers and tutus will be used during class, everyday in after-school rehearsals, and during the Winter and Spring showcases. Having these resources will allow students to dance with poise and grace, just like any ballerina should. During performances, students will look show ready for their teachers, classmates, parents, and community stakeholders.

Giving low-income students access to basic dance resources is an investment in their future.

These shoes and skirts will allow students to rehearse and perform with intent, which will prepare them for their future endevors.

Ms. Namnama Hawkins Street Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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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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

740 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Women's, Teen, Adult Classic Elastic 3, 4, 5 Layered Tulle Tutu Skirt (One Size, 4Layer-LightPink) • Amazon Business $10.99 14 $153.86
Capezio Women's Canvas Juliet Ballet Shoe,Light Ballet Pink,7.5 M US • Amazon Business $19.95 4 $79.80
Capezio Women's Canvas Juliet Ballet Shoe,Light Ballet Pink,8 M US • Amazon Business $19.95 4 $79.80
Capezio Women's Canvas Juliet Ballet Shoe,Light Ballet Pink,7 M US • Amazon Business $19.95 3 $59.85
Capezio Women's Canvas Juliet Ballet Shoe,Light Ballet Pink,6 M US • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Capezio Women's Canvas Juliet Ballet Shoe,Light Ballet Pink,6.5 M US • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Capezio Women's Canvas Juliet Ballet Shoe,Light Ballet Pink,9 M US • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$473.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$510.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.03

Total project goal

$600.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $600.19

7 Donors

-$600.19

Donations toward project cost

-$510.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.03

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 $0.00

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