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Ms. Pittman from Ocean Springs, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rise Up: Celebrating Every Culture... Every Story

Help me give my students a welcoming multicultural learning environment where every student feels seen, valued, and celebrated.

  • 2 donors
  • $779 still needed

expires Sep 10

  • 2 donors
  • $779 still needed
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Ms. Pittman Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School
Ocean Springs, MS Grades 3-5

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At our upper elementary school, we believe every student’s story deserves to be celebrated. This year, our school theme is Rise UP: Celebrating Every Culture… Every Story, and we are working to transform our campus into a vibrant multicultural learning environment that reflects the diversity of our students and community.

While our school undergoes construction and renovations, we hope to create welcoming hallways and learning spaces filled with these culturally inclusive decorations, displays, flags, maps, inspirational messaging, and educational materials from around the world.

These items will help students feel seen, valued, and connected while promoting unity, curiosity, and global awareness throughout our school.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

800 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Pittman Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School Grades 3-5 Ocean Springs, MS View local requests

More than a third of 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

800 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hortsun 12 Pieces Flags of All Nations Paper Hanging Lanterns sport Decorations for Birthday Party International World Party Decor Decorative Paper Lanterns School Sports Event Festival Decoration • Amazon Business $30.59 2 $61.18
Mudder 12 Pieces 12 Pieces Jungle Decorations Safari Animal Print Paper Lanterns Jungle Theme Classroom Decorations Hanging Lantern for Wild Animal Birthday Party Farm Home Doorway Ceiling Supplies • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
200 Countries String Flag, 184 ft International Flags Bunting Banner, World Flag Banner Decoration for World Cup Party, Olympic, School, Sports Game Events, Grand Opening, Classroom • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Bememo 6.6 Feet 3D Chinese New Year Dragon Decorations Hanging Paper Dragons Garland Lunar New Year Chinese Spring Festival Lantern Festival Decorations • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Decor365 Red Party Decorations Chinese New Year Tissue Pompom Paper Fan Hanging Decor Birthday Party Garland Glitter Circle Dots Garland Steamer Banner Backdrop for Girls Wedding Valentines Day • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
MTLEE 24 Pieces Jungle Animals Hanging Swirl Decorations Safari Prints Hanging Whirls Leopard Cheetah Theme Party Supplies for Forest Wild Animal Theme Birthday Party Festival • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
FINDMAG Magnetic Hooks for Cruise Cabins, 30lbs Strong Magnet Hooks Heavy Duty, N52 Rare Earth Magnetic Hooks for Hanging, 2026 Cruise Cabin Ship Essentials, Kitchen, Home, Workshop (100 Pack, Silver) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
DomeStar 3 Packs 54 Ft Cinco De Mayo Decoration Mexican Party Banner, Fiesta Decoration Papel Picado Mexican Theme Birthday Party Favors Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead Hanging Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $13.71 2 $27.42
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper?Roll, 4' x 12', Burlap (TCR77365) • Quill.com $26.12 1 $26.12
Tatuo International Flag Backdrop International Welcome Banner World Flags Background Around the World Banner Decoration for Country Sports Events Party Favors Club Photo Booth Props, 71 x 43 Inch • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Huryfox Fiesta Party Decorations - 33pcs Colorful Mexican Themed Hanging Paper Fans, Rainbow Pom Poms, Fiesta Bunting and Tissue Paper Streamers for Birthday, Festival, and Rainbow Parties • Amazon Business $12.90 2 $25.80
Outus 9 Pcs Mexican Fiesta Hanging Paper Fans Decorations Fiesta Party Supplies Cinco De Mayo Ceiling Wall Decor for Taco Tuesday Event Decor Luau Event Photo Props Carnival Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Zonon 52 Pcs Ramadan Mubarak Decorations Arabian Nights Party Decoration Eid Mubarak Hanging Swirls Ceiling Foil Party Decor for Indian Moroccan Princess Birthday Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Thenshop 5pcs 32ft Jungle Safari Party Decorations Brown Wild Animal Leopard Zebra Print Triangle Flag Fabric Banner Pennant Garland Streamers for Cheetah Birthday Baby Shower Party Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
TaoBary 6 Rolls 196.8 ft Colorful Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Multicolor Scalloped Trim DIY Craft Decorations for Back to School Decor(Animal) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Favide 20 Pieces 10 Inch Chinese Red Paper Lanterns Festival Decorations for New Year, Spring Festival, Wedding and Restaurant • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
SzJias 96 Pcs Palm Leaves for Decorations Artificial Tropical Jungle Monstera Leaves Party Decor Safari Luau Party Decorations • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
156PCS Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Decorations Set Together We Can Change the World Wall Bulletin Decor with Handprint Cut-Outs and Animal Butterfly Owls Letter Accents for School Blackboard Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mudder 20 Pieces Chinese Japanese Paper Lanterns, Cherry Flowers Paper Lanterns for Hibachi Birthday Party Asia Home Restaurant Wedding Home Decor(White and Red,Traditional Style) • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
Teacher Created Resources Fun Size Vertical Black Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77907) • Amazon Business $16.81 1 $16.81
Teacher Created Resources Fun Size Vertical White Shiplap Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77402) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
France Flag French Flag, Small String France Flags Mini French Flags Banner, Used for Party School Sports Events Patriotic Festival Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Decorably 15 History Posters for Elementary and High School, 11x14in Inspirational Matte-Laminated Classroom Decor for Hallways, Bulletin Boards, Home Study Room • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Tatuo 2 Pcs International World Flags Decorations World Bunting Porch Sign Banner Country Flag Soccer Party Supplies Sports Events Bar Sports Clubs Birthday Party Classroom Decoration (Nations) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pasimy 26 Pcs Travel Theme Classroom Decor Travel the Map Bulletin Board Travel World Travel Cutouts Decoration for Student Teacher Classroom Back to School Travel Party Wall Board Decor • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
60 Sets World Flags Boarders for Teachers Diversity Flag Bullentin Boarder Sets Patriotic Classroom Borders and Trim International Borders and Trimmers for Bulletin Board Decorations, 2.24 x 11.8 Inch • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tatuo 2 Pcs International World Flags Decorations World Bunting Porch Sign Banner Country Flag Soccer Party Supplies Sports Events Bar Sports Clubs Birthday Party Classroom Decoration(Welcome) • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Supervitae 27 Pieces Travel Cutouts Travel the Map Bulletin Board Set Classroom Decor Motivational Sign Theme Party Decoration for Kids School Social Studies Classroom Office • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$625.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$708.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.00

Total project goal

$833.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $833.31

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $778.89

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