You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Paul from Escondido, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Paul is requesting

Pasta Perfection Project

Help me give my students Kitchen Aid attachments and pasta makers for the experience of making their own pasta from scratch. Nothing tastes better than fresh pasta, and this is such a fun way for them to see you easy it is.

  • $746 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

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

This project highlights the importance and necessity of acquiring pasta makers for our new culinary program. The inclusion of these specialized tools will significantly enhance the educational experience for our students and contribute to the overall enrichment of our culinary curriculum.

Pasta making is an essential skill in the culinary world, and it is widely recognized as an art form in itself.

By incorporating pasta makers into our program, we aim to provide our students with hands-on experience in crafting various types of pasta, from traditional classics to innovative creations.

Skill Development: Pasta making requires precision, technique, and creativity. By introducing pasta makers, we give our students the opportunity to develop these skills in a controlled and supportive learning environment.

Culinary Diversity: Pasta is a staple in many cuisines worldwide, and its versatility allows for a wide range of flavor profiles and presentations. Incorporating pasta makers into our program will expose students to diverse culinary traditions, encouraging them to appreciate and incorporate different cultural influences in their culinary creations.

Innovation and Creativity: The use of pasta makers opens the door to innovation in culinary creations. Students can experiment with different ingredients, shapes, and textures, fostering creativity and a spirit of experimentation.

The students that go through our new culinary program come from mainly program specifically designed to cater to the needs of low-income students within our community. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for individuals with limited financial means to access quality culinary education, empowering them with skills for personal growth. By breaking down financial barriers, we can create a pathway for talented and passionate students creating healthier lifestyles for both themselves and their families as well.

Ms. Paul Hidden Valley Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Escondido, CA 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

Never Before Funded 200 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Paul is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pasta Maker Attachments Set for all KitchenAid Stand Mixer, including Pasta Sheet Roller, Spaghetti Cutter, Fettuccine Cutter by Nevku • Amazon Business $107.99 4 $431.96
Nuvantee Pasta Maker Machine,Manual Hand Press,Adjustable Thickness Settings,Noodles Maker with Washable Aluminum Alloy Rollers and Cutter, Perfect for Spaghetti,Fettuccini, Lasagna • Amazon Business $28.49 4 $113.96

Materials cost

$545.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.89

Total project goal

$745.95

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Paul and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":746,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/pasta-perfection-project/8243255/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":200,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Paul","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-692998690","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Escondido","teachersOnPage":[9479839],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8243255,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":36459,"schoolName":"Hidden Valley Middle School","authorIds":{"9479839":{"owner":"Ms. Paul","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8243255],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":22309798,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9479839,"schoolCounty":"San Diego","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}