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Mrs. Garst from Stamford, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparkle It Up!

Help me give my students felt board tiles, a laminator, laminating pouches, and other supplies for a welcoming environment after being out of school is my goal.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Garst's classroom raised $230

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The materials that you will purchase for my classroom will benefit not only this years students but also some years in the future. I plan to create bulletin boards and laminate them to preserve them. I plan to help my students feel more welcomed in their environment at school. The students can also be a part of creating the pieces of art that will be displayed so they will also feel pride in their work. I hope you will consider funding this project so we can work on this together.

Mrs. Garst Turn of River Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Stamford, CT View local requests

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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Uoisaiko Large Felt Board Tiles for Wall with 30 Push Pins, 11.8"x11.8" Pack of 6 Pin Board Notice Boards for Home Office Kitchen, Bulletin Board Wall Tiles for Photos Memos • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $23.57 1 $23.57
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Alientape Nano Double Sided Tape, Multipurpose Removable Adhesive Transparent Grip Mounting Tape Washable Strong Sticky Heavy Duty for Carpet Photo Frame Poster Décor As Seen On TV • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
LaCheery 15.8x80in Solid Color Matte Textured Vinyl Peel and Stick Wallpaper Decoration Self Adhesive Film Removable Red Contact Paper for Cabinets Shelf Drawer Liner Furniture Damp-Proof Sticker • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Shelf Liner Drawer Liner Non-Slip Mat Shelves Liners 12" X6.5’ Grid Pattern PVC Non-Adhesive Grip Liner Anti-Slip Mat for Kitchen Cabinets Wire Shelving Pantry Dresser Refrigerator (Blue) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
PILOT G2 Premium Refillable & Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pens, Fine Point, Purple Ink, 12-Pack (31029) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
16Pcs Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Magnets Magnetic Push Pins, Push Pin Magnet, Magnetic Thumb Tacks for Kitchen, Office, School, Whiteboard, Brushed Nickel • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Side Loading Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inches tutata 50 Pack Side Loading Page Protectors Plastic Sleeves for 3 Ring Binder Letter Size, Color Crystal Clear • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
ADVANTUS Aluminum Head Push Pins, Steel 5/8-Inch Point, Silver, 100 per Box (CPAL5) • Amazon Business $5.08 1 $5.08

Materials cost

$154.60

Vendor shipping charges

$7.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.39

Total project goal

$229.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$229.29

2 Donors

-$112.45

Donations toward project cost

-$97.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$114.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.20

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$0.00

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