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Ms. Swain from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pop of Pride: Honoring Our Seniors in Style

Help me give my students festive balloon decor to celebrate seniors’ final year.

  • $655 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

My Project

My students are brilliant, resilient, and full of heart. As seniors, they’re stepping into a milestone year filled with excitement, reflection, and anticipation for what’s next. Many have overcome personal and academic challenges to get to this point, and they deserve to be celebrated in meaningful, joyful ways.

This project will provide balloon décor to enhance some of our most important senior events: the beginning of the school year, our Masquerade Ball, the Heroes Luncheon, and graduation.

These aren’t just decorations—they help transform ordinary spaces into environments where students feel honored, proud, and deeply seen. Each event becomes a powerful reminder of how far they’ve come and how much they matter.

My goal is to create a senior year full of vibrant memories that uplift their spirits and leave a lasting impression. These experiences build community, boost student morale, and give them moments of joy that they carry with them long after they leave our school. Your support helps make that possible.

Ms. Swain Riverdale Ave Community School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY 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

27 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KatchOn, Xtralarge Black and Gold Streamers - 8x3.2 Feet, Pack of 2 | Black and Gold Fringe Curtain for Black and Gold Party Decorations | Black and Gold Backdrop, Graduation Decorations 2024 • Amazon Business $9.49 10 $94.90
RUBFAC 110pcs Black and Gold Balloons Garland Arch Kit with Black Gold Confetti Balloons for Graduation Birthday Wedding Party Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 10 $89.90
BHUCUTU Balloon Arch Kit Balloon Arch Stand with Base 8.2 Feet and 5 Feet Free Bending Shape Half Arch Balloon Stand Balloon Arch Frame for Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Graduation Party Decorations • Amazon Business $28.99 3 $86.97
BHUCUTU Balloon Arch Kit Adjustable Balloon Arch Stand with Base 10 feet Wide and 9 Feet Tall Balloon Arch Frame for Birthday Baby Shower Wedding Graduation Party Balloon Decorations • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
KICNIC Balloon Arch Kit, Balloon Decoration Strip Kit for Garland, 82 Feet Balloon Tape Strip, 500 Glue Point Dots Stickers for Party Wedding Birthday Baby Shower Graduation Decorations • Amazon Business $6.63 5 $33.15
KatchOn, We are So Proud of You Banner - XtraLarge, 72x44 Inch | Disco Graduation Banner, Graduation Decorations Class of 2025, Congratulations Decorations | Black and Gold Graduation Decorations 2025 • Amazon Business $9.96 3 $29.88
Sumind 2025 Graduation Photography Backdrop Graduation Party Decorations Fabric Congratulate Grad Backdrop Graduation Celebration Background Banner for Prom Party 70.9 x 70.9 Inch(Gold) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
100 Pieces Flower Balloon Clips Balloon Holder Balloon Flower Clips for Balloon Arch for Baby Shower Wedding Event Decorations Birthday Party Supplies (Pinwheel Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
RUBFAC 176pcs Navy Blue Gold Balloons Arch Kit, Navy Blue Balloon Garland Metallic Gold White Confetti Balloon Foil Balloons for Baby Shower Birthday Party Wedding Anniversary Graduation Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
JULLIZ 148pcs Navy Blue Silver Balloons Garland Kit, Royal Blue Silver White Confetti Balloon Arch for Birthday Decoration 2024Graduation Party Wedding Baby Shower • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Navy Blue Gold Balloon Garland Arch Kit - Navy Blue and Gold Balloons Blue Metallic Gold Balloon Blue Birthday Decorations for Men 30th 40th 50th 60th Birthday Graduation Party Decorations • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Clear Fishing Line 10-lb Test 60 ft • Carolina Biological Supply Company $2.25 5 $11.25
Red Black Gold Balloon Garland Arch Kit - 121PCS Red Gold Balloons Red Black Balloons for Anniversary Casino Poker Birthday Wedding Engagement Graduation 2025 New Year Party Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Thickened balloons, 120 PCS Balloons Assorted Colors, Latex Balloons for Kid's Birthday Party, Exquisite Rainbow Balloon, 12 Inches 12 Kinds of Rianbow Colorful Party Balloons Decorations. • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
gegemaoyi 1000pcs Glue Point Clear Balloon Glue Removable Adhesive Dots Double Sided Dots of Glue Tape for Balloons Craft Glue Points Dots Sticky Dots or Wedding Decoration • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kolavia 100PCS Party Balloons, 12 Inches Premium Assorted Colorful Balloons, Bulk Pack of Strong Latex Balloons for Birthday, Party, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary and Vacation • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$517.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.46

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$7.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$556.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.23

Total project goal

$654.84

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