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Mrs. Cruz from Usaf Academy, CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Purple Up 💜

Help me give my students an incredible Purple Up Day. This day recognizes and honors military children. the items purchased will be used not just by students in my class, but by the entire school.

  • $271 goal

This project expired on July 21, 2025.

This project expired on July 21, 2025.

My Project

The items purchased will benefit not only my class, but students across the entire school. Trays will be used to create military child trail mix. All of the food in the mix will be a symbol of what military children go through. The decorations will be used for our Purple Up assembly where we will celebrate the resilience of our military children. The beads will be handed out to every student so that they can show their love and pride, whether they are a military child or the friend of a military child.

Mrs. Cruz Douglass Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5 Usaf Academy, CO View local requests 320 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
144 Pcs Mardi Gras Beads Bulk, 33 Inch 7mm Carnival Beaded Necklaces Decorations For Mardi Gras Festivals, Mardi Gras Parades, Night Club Dress-up Events Party Costume • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
KatchOn, XtraLarge Purple Foil Fringe Curtain - 8x3.2 Feet, Pack of 2, Purple Party Decorations | Purple Backdrop Curtain for Mermaid Birthday Decorations | Purple Streamers for Mardi Gras Decorations • Amazon Business $8.96 4 $35.84
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Blue Raspberry 30 Count Bulk Lollipop Pack – Blue Raspberry Flavored Lollipop Suckers for Kids - Fun Candy Bulk for Gender Reveal Parties, Bachelorettes, & Party Favors • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
RZJSLSHANHAI 40pcs Koala Stuffed Animal Pencil Toppers - Cute Fuzzy Koala Bear Hugger Plush Pencil Clips • Amazon Business $27.88 1 $27.88
Stock Your Home [250 Pack] Small Disposable Brown Kraft Paper Food Trays, 0.5-Lb Concession Tray, Serving Boats for Party Snacks, Taco Bar, Seafood, Nachos Plates, Half-Pound • Amazon Business $17.81 1 $17.81
ZERODECO Party Decoration, 21 Pcs Purple and Lavender Hanging Paper Fans, Pom Poms Flowers, Garlands String Polka Dot and Triangle Bunting Flags for Birthday Parties, Wedding, Mermaid Party • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Stock Your Home [100 Pack] Small Disposable Brown Kraft Paper Food Trays, 0.5-Lb Concession Tray, Serving Boats for Party Snacks, Taco Bar, Seafood, Nachos Plates, Half-Pound • Amazon Business $7.91 1 $7.91

Materials cost

$197.36

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.64

Total project goal

$270.96

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