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Mrs. Murray from Charlotte, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Murray's classroom raised $193

Starting Off the Year Strong

Help me give my students pencils, Ring Pops, stress cubes and squishes, gummies, a soccer ball, and birthday bags.

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Mrs. Murray Cato Ridge Middle School
Charlotte, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

In our classroom, every child deserves to feel special, valued, and celebrated on their big day. For many of our students, school is the primary place where they receive consistent recognition and joy. With this project, I want to create custom "Birthday Bags" to ensure that no birthday goes unnoticed. By providing a personalized celebration kit for each student, we can build a stronger, more inclusive classroom community where every individual feels like a vital part of our school family. Also, a soccer ball is a favorite to run away and play with outside on their special day!

To bring these birthday celebrations to life, we are requesting a fun mix of treats and treasures.

The birthday bags themselves will hold the surprises, which include colorful pencils for a practical school treat, ring pops and gummies for a sweet birthday indulgence, and stress cubes and squishies to give them a fun, calming fidget toy to keep at their desks. Your generous donation will directly fund these moments of pure joy, letting my students know that they are cared for and celebrated not just as learners, but as individuals. Thank you for helping us spread the birthday magic!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

850 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Murray Cato Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests 850 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
3 Inch Donut Squishies (12-Pack) Slow Rising Squishy Donut Party Favors | Fake Donut Squishy Toys for Kids, Squeeze Toys, Stress Relief, Donut Party Supplies, Decorations & Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Raymond Geddes Boba Tea Friends Squishies for Kids (24 Pack) - Cute Squishy Animals with Boba Tea Cups - Boba Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.71 1 $15.71
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Blue Raspberry 30 Count Bulk Lollipop Pack – Blue Raspberry Flavored Lollipop Suckers for Kids - Fun Candy Bulk for Gender Reveal Parties, Bachelorettes, & Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Ring Pop Purple Candy Lollipops, 30Ct Bulk Individually Wrapped in Very Berry Punch Flavor, Full Size, Fun Hard Candy For Birthday, Party Favors, Bachelorette Parties & Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $14.02 1 $14.02
Franklin Sports Mystic Soccer Balls - Soccer Ball and Air Pump Sets - Multiple Size Soccer Balls - Soft Cover - Perfect for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
24 Pcs Party Favors Filled with Squishy Toys,Jumbo Slow Rising Squishies Toys,Soft Kawaii Animal Squishy Toys for Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers,Pinata Stuffers,Classroom Prizes,Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mott's Assorted Fruit Snacks Family Pack, Gluten Free Gummies, Made with Fruit & Veggie Juice, Good Source of Vitamin C, Gelatin Free, 40 Count Individual Pouches, 32 oz • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Blulu 100 Pcs Happy Birthday Cellophane Treat Bags Colorful Birthday Candy Goodie Bags Plastic Birth Loot Gift Wraps Goodie Cookies Paper Sacks with Silver Twist Ties for Weddings Party Favors • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
BIC Xtra Smooth Bright Edition Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm Medium Point, Bulk School Supplies for Students and Teachers, 40-Count Pack • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94

Materials cost

$122.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.83

Total project goal

$192.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $192.21

1 Donor

-$96.09

Donations toward project cost

-$81.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.41

match offer

-$96.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.42

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