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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shiver Me Timbers, Pirates

Help me give my students a pirate theme room after reading Treasure Island.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $401

This project is fully funded

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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

Get ready to set sail on the Pirate Transformation and experience fun while practicing reading skills! Students will embark on a pirate adventure!

After reading the story of Treasure Island and writing adventures stories we will end the unit with a Pirate Classroom Transformation.

I would love to decorate with pirate flags, plastic coins treasure, a treasure chest, balloons, lanterns, an anchor, ships wheel, a pirate ship and jewels!

Classroom transformations are a fun and creative way to get students engaged in their learning. You can set an exciting learning environment for your students with the use of fun props and themed-decorations. Your kiddos feel like they are walking into a magical new place the morning of a transformation.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dancing Flame Led Vintage Lantern, Outdoor Hanging Plastic Lantern Operated with Remote Control Two Modes Halloween Decorations Lights Battery Powered for Garden Patio Deck Yard Path 2 Pack • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
DEEKIN Coloring Pirate Boat Playhouse with 12 Color Pens DIY Cardboard House Ship Cardboard Coloring Playhouse for Kid Boys Girls to Color Indoor Outdoor Pirate Theme Party, Folds Easily • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Nautical Anchor Wall Decor, Antique Metal Anchor Art Wall Decor With Chain for Bedroom Living Room Dorm Home/13" Antique Anchor with Chain Wall Decor, Antique Metal Anchor Farmhouse Decor (Vintage) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
90 Feet Long Pirate Flags Jolly Roger Flag Jack Rackham Crossbones Pirate Creepy Ragged Vertical Old Skull Bone Banner for Halloween Decoration Pirate Party Supplies, 60 Flag (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hanaive 300 Pcs Pirate Coins Plastic Gold Coins Kids Fake Play Coins Replica Spanish Doubloons for Pirate Party Treasure Chest Board Games Tokens Toys Cosplay, Gold • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Charniol Plastic Pirate Telescope Party Favors Theme Telescopes Mini Monocular Toy for Birthday Supplies Halloween Treasure Hunt Pretend Play, Black, 2.6 to 5.5 Inch (50 Pcs) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
2 Pcs Wagon Wheel Decor Wooden Western Cowboy Party Decorations Vintage Rustic Wagon Wheel Wood Cartwheel Decor for Bar Garage Indoor Outdoor (Brown,12 Inch) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Flyekist Kids Pirate Treasure Chest Storage Box,Golden Border Decorative Pirate Chest with Lock and Key for Kids Birthday,Halloween, Christmas Pirate Party Favors • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Pirates Past Noon (Magic Tree House, No. 4) • Amazon Business $3.83 4 $15.32
The Pirates Next Door • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
570 Pcs Fake Plastic Jewels Acrylic Gems Crystals Diamonds Clear Ice Rocks Crystals Treasure for Table Scatters Decoration Wedding Display Vase Fillers (Multi Sizes, Plastic) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Beistle 8 Piece Pirate Wanted Sign Cutouts, 15.25", Black/Tan • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
How I Became a Pirate • Amazon Business $11.12 1 $11.12
CYLYH 7x5ft Brown Wood Backdrop for Photography Customized Vintage Background for Photo Studio Props D104 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
20 Pieces Pirate Party Sign Pirate Party Supplies Skull Sign Pirate Theme Party Decorations Kids Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MOXMAY 100pcs Black Gold and Red Column Tower Balloons for Wedding Baby Shower Birthday Party Bachelorette Parties,100 Balloons Included(Black Gold Red Balloons Only) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LOPITO Halloween Skeleton Decorative Pirates- Spooky Lawn & Haunted House Props with Posable Joints - 16" Full Body Skeleton for Yard Garden Lawn Haunted House Graveyard Props Decor • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Pirate Boy • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Vusnud 3Pcs - Pirate Tablecloth, Plastic Disposable Rectangular Pirate Halloween Table Covers, 52''x108'', for Pirate Themed & Halloween Party Decoration Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
100 Questions About Pirates • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$305.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.02

Total project goal

$400.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.14

4 Donors

-$242.00

Donations toward project cost

-$220.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.30

match offer

-$140.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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