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Ms. Cesan from Springfield MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Please Help Us Help the Birds

Help me give my students paint, sun catchers, and window markers to make a difference and stop birds from colliding with our school windows.

  • $376 goal

This project expired on April 4, 2023.

This project expired on April 4, 2023.

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

Fourth graders have stepped up to solve a problem at our school. We've found dead birds under some of our large glass windows and have heard the dreaded thud in more than one classroom. It is time to do something about it.

This project is problem solving and doing good in the world.

It also reinforces some of the science content knowledge for light and reflection. Students are surveying classrooms to determine where we should target our interventions. They are also researching about birds and how to prevent the collisions, including reaching out to a local bird club. I also researched the collision problem and that is what brings me here to Donors Choose. I want to have some supplies on hand that the students will be able to allocate for the high risk locations that they've determined. We can then install our products together with our principal's permission.

Ms. Cesan
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Richeson Powder Tempera Paint - Set of 12, 1 lb jars • Blick Art Materials $52.02 2 $104.04
Winlyn 24 Sets Christmas Owl Suncatchers Ornaments Decorations DIY Owl Window Paint Art Suncatchers Sets Owl Sun Catchers Painting Craft Kits for Kids Classroom Activities Holiday Winter Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Tempera Paint Sticks, 30 Colors Solid Tempera Paint for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Works Great on Paper Wood Glass Ceramic Canvas • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
GOTIDEAL 12 Colors Jumbo Window Markers, Bold Car Markers, Chalkboard Markers for Kids Restaurant, Blackboard, Glass, Bistro, Car Paint Wet Erasable, 3 in 1 Nib, 2 Metallic Colors Inlcuded 15mm • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
Supla 10 Colors 14 Rolls Whiteboard Art Tape 1/4" Wide X 55yd Long Per Roll Artist Tape Marking Grid Tapes Chart Graphic Tape Single-Side Self-Adhesive Mara Tape with a Scissor for Art Board Outdoor • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Hslordge 20PCS Large Size Anti-Collision Window Clings,Birds Alert Collision Window Decals Bird Bee Butterfly Sunflower Cling Decor Static Deterrent Decal Prevent Bird Strikes on Doors Windows(20PCS) • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
imaggge.com Anti-Collision Stickers to Prevent Persons or Birds Strikes on Window Glass/Choice of Colours Available (Set of 48 Rounds - Diameter: 1.8 in) (Translucent Frosted/Dusted) - Window Decals • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Dawn Free & Clear Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap (3x24 oz) + Dawn Non-Scratch Scrubber Sponge (2 Count), Lemon Essence • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
24 Pieces Butterfly Window Clings Anti-Collision Window Decals Stickers to Prevent Bird Strikes on Window Glass and Doors Non Adhesive Vinyl Cling UV Resistant Decorative Butterfly Stickers Art Cling • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$284.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.26

Total project goal

$375.05

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