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Ms. Gee from East Palo Alto, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social and Emotional Learning Calming Glitter Bottles

Help me give my students the opportunity to make their own calming glitter bottles.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gee's classroom raised $550

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

I am the Mental Health Counselor at a Title I school located in East Palo Alto, California. One of our goals as a school is to serve the whole child. This means in addition to providing comprehensive academic education, we also prioritize students' social and emotional learning and well-being.

I work to promote students’ self-awareness and self-regulation as well as social awareness and social skills.

For many of our students, school is one of the very few places offerings emotional and mental health resources and supports.

Ninety-one percent of our students participate in the free and reduced-price meal program. Ninety percent of our students speak English as a second language. Ninety-eight percent of our students will be first-generation college students. Ninety percent of our students are Latino; 6.5% are African-American; 2% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

Our students are scholars striving to become the best versions of themselves, and they deserve all the resources and supports that are readily available to students in higher-income communities.

My Project

As we wrap up an extremely challenging year and look ahead to our next school year and returning to campus, a focus on Social and Emotional Learning is going to be more important than ever.

I would like to offer the opportunity for my students to build their own calming glitter bottles.

Calming glitter bottles are created by combining glitter, glue, food coloring, and water to create a solution in which when shaken the glitter (and added charms) slowly sink back to the bottom of the bottle. During this process, students are able to engage in breathing exercises that offer the time to reset during times of high energy or emotions.

While we hope that we will be able to start the year fully back on campus together, we know that there will still be measures we need to take to ensure the safety of our students and community. If my students are able to have their own calming glitter bottles, they will have access to them whenever needed as opposed to having to put items away in order to be sanitized.

I also hope to have enough materials for students who need access to the calming glitter bottles at home either if partial distance learning is needed and when the activities might be helpful in their daily lives at home.

Ms. Gee Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

East Palo Alto, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's 638458774473 Washable Glitter Glue, 6 oz Bottles-6 Colors, Green/Pink/Purple/Red/Yellow/Blue • Amazon Business $20.95 5 $104.75
HP 910 | 4 Ink Cartridges | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Works with HP OfficeJet 8000 Series | 3YL61AN, 3YL58AN, 3YL59AN, 3YL60AN • Amazon Business $54.89 1 $54.89
VOSS Still Water – Premium Naturally Pure Water - PET Plastic Water Bottles for On-the-Go Hydration – 500ml (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $25.98 2 $51.96
HP 910XL | Ink Cartridge | Black | Works with HP OfficeJet 8000 Series | 3YL65AN • Amazon Business $40.89 1 $40.89
Neenah Premium Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Bright White, 250 Sheets (91901) • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Gorilla 7700111 20 Gram 2-Pack Super Glue Gel, Clear • Amazon Business $11.54 2 $23.08
Teenitor Fine Glitter, 32 Jars 8g Each Glitter Set, 32 Assorted Color Arts and Craft Glitter, Eyeshadow Makeup Nail Art Pigment Glitter, Glitter for Slime • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Elmers Clear Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue, & Craft Glue | Premium 1 Glue Gallon for School Supplies & Slime Supplies | Washable Glue • Amazon Business $19.44 1 $19.44
40 Rolls Washi Tape Set - 15 mm Wide Colored Masking Tape for Kids and Аdults,Decorative Adhesive for DIY Crafts,Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking Supplies,Bullet Journals,Planners,Party Decorations • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Quefe 1440pcs Letter Beads White Cube Acrylic Beads Colorful Alphabet Sorted A-Z for Jewelry Making DIY Bracelets Necklaces Key Chains (6 x 6mm) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Slime Charms Cute Set - Charms for Slime Assorted Fruits Candy Sweets Flatback Resin Cabochons for Craft Making, Ornament Scrapbooking DIY Crafts (Animals) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Slime Charms Cute Set - Charms for Slime Assorted Fruits Candy Sweets Flatback Resin Cabochons for Craft Making, Ornament Scrapbooking DIY Crafts (Candy) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Spice Supreme Select Assorted Liquid Food Coloring Kit - 8 Bottles, 0.3 Ounces Each • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$394.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$466.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.40

Total project goal

$549.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $549.35

6 Donors

-$309.97

Donations toward project cost

-$267.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$234.98

Match offers toward project cost

-$199.73

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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