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Mrs. Porter from Paterson, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Showing Kindness Through Performance

Help me give my students spread kindness throughout our school community by putting on a play!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Porter's classroom raised $495

This project is fully funded

My Project

Experiencing kindness impacts how we feel and how we treat others. It makes one want to do more for others. My students hope to put on a play for the entire student body and members of the community. They want to spread kindness and bring joy through their entertainment. They are using the play "Moana" as a vehicle of teaching kindness to the entire school community. The morale of the story is intrinsic to kindness and bravery.

Please help me make putting on a school play a reality by supplying the costumes necessary for this to happen.

My students want to spread kindness with the play. This is such a wonderful way not only to perform but to show kindness through the actions of the characters of the story to others. On top of this, we plan to donate everything to the annual carnival. This act will benefit the entire student body of my school. It is another way to show kindness and generosity.

Without these supplies, including costumes including shell necklaces and hair accessories, supplies such as fabric, props such as bubble wands, and decorations, and the generous help of DonorsChoose and their donors, our play would not be able to happen.

Mrs. Porter Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boho Upholstery Fabric, Aztec Fabric by The Yard, Bohemian Geometric Lattice Striped Decorative Fabric, Exotic Tribal Grid Indoor Outdoor Fabric, DIY Art Waterproof Fabric, Yellow Brown, 3 Yards • Amazon Business $34.19 2 $68.38
Little Kids Disney Princess Moana Light and Sound Musical Bubble Wand, Includes Bubble Solution • Amazon Business $15.43 4 $61.72
Kepblom Women's Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Unitard Spandex Bodysuit for Dance Gymnastic Costume • Amazon Business $26.69 2 $53.38
Ambesonne Tribal Fabric by The Yard, Vintage Design Native Style Geometric Triangles Print, Microfiber Fabric for Arts and Crafts Textiles & Decor, 2 Yards, Peach Cream • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Nackiy Handmade Sea Shell Necklace Choker For Women Summer Adjustable Natural Shell Collar Necklace (Beige Braided Rope) (2 Layer(Gold)) • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Beistle 36"W x 24"L Tropical Fern Leaf Hula Skirt, Green (50456) • Amazon Business $21.70 1 $21.70
Tongluoye Boho Aztec Beach Sarong Wraps for Women Swimsuit Cover Ups Sexy Bikini Chiffon Smock Swimwear Beach Wrap Skirt Summer Coverups Beachy Skirts Navajo Brown • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Attwood 2.5' Wooden Canoe Paddle, Sure Grip, Lightweight and Ergonomic • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
FASACCO Shell Necklace White Puka Shell Necklace Men Women Beach Necklace Seashell Surfer Necklace Hawaiian Pookah Shells Choker Necklace • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hawaiian Leaf Lei Crown Headband - Artificial Tropical Green Leaves Headpiece for Girls Women Hawaii Decor Beach Luau Party Costume Accessories • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HAIMEIKANG Hair Clip, 3 Pieces Hawaiian Flower Hair Pins - Artificial Tropical Flower Hair Accessories for Women in White, Yellow, Purple (3 Count, 1 Package) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
HAIMEIKANG Hawaiian Flower Hair Accessories - 3 Pieces Artificial Tropical Flower Hair Pins, Large Hair Pieces for Women (White, Pink, Purple) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Scddboy Hawaiian Maori Fish Hook Pendant -Maui Beach Sufer Tribal Necklace • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$382.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.12

Total project goal

$494.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.16

1 Donor

-$494.16

Donations toward project cost

-$420.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.12

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