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

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Parade of Prizes for Hard Work

Help me give my students prizes for our raffle for students who meet all of their TOPS requirements.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vedros's classroom raised $935

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every year, to celebrate our juniors and seniors, we have a huge all-night party to celebrate all of our students who have met our state's TOPS graduation requirements. In addition to having tons of food and activities, we give away prizes all night.

We get many prizes donated, but we also like to obtain other prizes that juniors and seniors really want - in various prize ranges, some serious and some more fun: this year, we would love to include an XBox, an air fryer, a hair straightener, blow up costumes, hammocks, a blue tooth speaker, a massage gun, and a smoothie maker as some of our prizes.

Some items - like the hammocks, air fryer, a dash cam and smoothie maker - will be useful on college campuses. Other items are more for fun - blow up costumes, an Xbox, and a hair straightener. Our students work hard and they also play hard - and we hope to have a variety of prizes for both aspects of their life. All requested items will be prizes for our festival!

With your help, we make the 2025 celebration very special! And - as we have students struggle to stay focused as the weather gets warmer and the end is near - these prizes will be a huge motivator to finish time.

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.

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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
Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB SSD Console - Includes Xbox Wireless Controller - Up to 120 frames per second - 10GB RAM 512GB SSD - Experience high dynamic range - Xbox Velocity Architecture • Amazon Business $284.99 1 $284.99
Dash Cam Front and Rear 4K/1080P, Dash Camera for Cars Build in WiFi, Full HD Dash Cam with APP Control, 3.94'' IPS Screen Dash Camera with 32GB SD Card, G-Sensor, 24Hr Parking Mote, Loop Recording • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender, Portable Blender for-Smoothies, Shakes, Food Prep, and Frozen Blending, 700-Watt Base, (2) 16-oz. Cups and Spout Lids, Black QB3001SS • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
CHI Original Ceramic Flat Iron, Hair Straightener For A Smooth Finish, Floating Plates, Quick Heat Up, Analog On/Off Switch, 1" Styling Tool, Black • Amazon Business $49.88 1 $49.88
Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Lights, Powerful Crystal Clear Sound, IPX5 Waterproof, All Day Playtime, AUX&TF-Card Input, Bluetooth 5.3, TWS Paring, Small Wireless Speaker for Outdoor, Gift Ideas • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Philips Norelco Shaver 2400 Series, Wet and Dry Electric Shaver, Pop-up Trimmer, P-Cap, Deep Black, Model X3001/90 • Amazon Business $39.96 1 $39.96
KOOY Inflatable Flamingo Costume Adult, Costume Women Adult,Inflatable Costume For Adult Funny Costumes,Blow Up Costume, Party Costume • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Elite Gourmet EAF-0201BL Personal Compact Space Saving Electric Hot Air Fryer Oil-Less Healthy Cooker, Timer & Temperature Controls, 1000W, 2.1 Quart, Mint • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Massage Gun Deep Tissue,Percussion Massager Gun for Athletes Muscle Massage Gun for Pain Relief with 8 Massage Heads & 20 Speeds (Matte Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
KOOY Inflatable Costume Adult, Chicken Costume, Inflatable Costumes Women Men, Ride On Rooster Costume, Fancy Funny Chicken Costumes Blow up Costumes • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
SZHLUX Camping Hammock Double & Single Portable Hammocks with 2 Tree Straps and Attached Carry Bag,Great for Outdoor,Indoor,Beach,Camping,Light Grey / Sky Blue • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59

Materials cost

$693.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$794.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.19

Total project goal

$934.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $934.61

2 Donors

-$803.42

Donations toward project cost

-$794.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$131.19

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