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Mr. Hoagland from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Performance Backdrops for Musical

Help me give my students background sets to put on our musical and future dance performances.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Hoagland's classroom raised $745

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help our school with backdrops for upcoming musical and future dance performances. Our Art's department is preparing to put on "Once on this Island Junior" and need backdrops for the performance. We will also use the backdrops for dance performances for our Mad Hot Ballroom dancers.

We will have several set changes and could use hanging props to make more space on the stage and keep wood costs down.

We are an inter-city school that has limited funding for the Arts. Over the last three years we have been starting to put on performances that reach grades 3-12. Help us reach our goal.

Mr. Hoagland MacDowell Montessori School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

864 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yeele 10x8ft Luxurious Palace Backdrop for Photography Chandelier Arch Door Noble Hotel Background Kids Adult Photo Booth Shoot Vinyl Studio Props • Amazon Business $38.99 3 $116.97
Yeele 10x8ft Luxurious Palace Backdrop for Photography Chandelier Arch Door Noble Hotel Background Kids Adult Photo Booth Shoot Vinyl Studio Props • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
BELECO Luxurious Palace Backdrop Fabric 9x6ft European Palace Wall Royal Castle Golden Hall Catherine Palace Interior Ballroom Background Wedding Photography Portrait Photoshoot Studio Props • Amazon Business $23.89 3 $71.67
BELECO Luxurious Palace Backdrop Fabric 9x6ft European Palace Wall Royal Castle Golden Hall Catherine Palace Interior Ballroom Background Wedding Photography Portrait Photoshoot Studio Props • Amazon Business $23.89 3 $71.67
AOFOTO 8x8ft Beautiful Spring Blossom Flower Photography Backdrop Garden Landscape Background Outdoor Vintage Park Manor Scenery Wedding Photo Studio Props Woman Lady Girl Artistic Portrait Wallpaper • Amazon Business $26.54 2 $53.08
American DJ Supply M-103HD Mirror Ball • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Red Carpet Background,Golden Palace Gorgeous European Hall Photo Background,10x7ft,Photo Studio Props LSGE652 • Amazon Business $39.66 1 $39.66
Caaerttply Luxurious Palace Castle Backdrop for Photography10x8ft European Golden Palace Chandelier Staircase Photo Background Wedding Ceremony Birthday Bridal Shower Girls Adult Portrait Banner Prop • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
LFEEY Gold Luxurious Palace Backdrop, 10x8ft Hotel Chandelier Shining Background for Wedding, Wedding Ceremony Photo Backdrop, Birthday Party Backdrop Wedding Anniversary Backdrop • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
FEONTEN Castle Backdrop 7x5ft Night View of Dreamy Castle Stairs Photography Background Durable and Washable Princess Birthday Party Kids Fairy Tale Party Decoration Photo Background 7x5ft Polyester • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sensfun Red Carpet Palace Backdrop for Photography Royal Golden Castle Gorgeous European Hall Party Background Vinyl Red Stage Backdrops for Prom Wedding Birthday Decoration Photo Booth Props 7x5ft • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$593.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.69

Total project goal

$744.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $744.58

2 Donors

-$744.58

Donations toward project cost

-$632.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.69

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