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

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Support Our Sustainable School Store!

Help me give my students tools to use with their new Cricut Joy Xtra in their school store.

  • 17 donors
  • $217 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

We are thrilled to launch our campaign to equip our new school store with essential tools for a Cricut vinyl cutter, revolutionizing the way we create merchandise while championing environmental sustainability. At our high school, we are committed to providing our students with hands-on learning experiences that not only inspire creativity, but also promote responsible stewardship of our planet.

With your donations, we aim to acquire a range of tools such as precision blades, weeding tools, and cutting mats, crucial for maximizing the potential of our Cricut vinyl cutter in our school store.

By investing in these tools, we empower our students to design and produce merchandise with efficiency, while minimizing material waste and environmental impact.

The Cricut vinyl cutter and accompanying tools offer an opportunity for our students to gain practical skills in digital design and entrepreneurship, all while prioritizing sustainability. Through hands-on experiences in the school store, students will learn to create custom products, from apparel to accessories, using eco-friendly materials and practices. By embracing sustainable design principles, they will not only reduce waste, but also inspire others to make environmentally conscious choices.

Our goals for this project extends beyond the establishment of a school store; we aim to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious entrepreneurs who understand the importance of sustainable business practices. With your support, we can provide our students with the tools and knowledge they need to lead by example and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

What makes our students special is their passion and commitment to making a difference. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to create meaningful change, using their talents to promote sustainability and innovation. With your help, we can empower them to realize their full potential and build a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Mrs. Fuerst
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Joy Xtra Cutting Machine Mat Bundle - Beginner Materials for Cricut Joy Xtra Cutting Machine, Replacement Standard Grip and Light Grip Mats, Adhesive Mat for Cutting Vinyl and Paper Crafts • Amazon Business $23.29 3 $69.87
Cricut BRAYER & MAT REMOVER SET, White • Amazon Business $11.34 3 $34.02
Cricut Basic Tool Set - 5-Piece Precision Tool Kit for Crafting and DIYs, Perfect for Vinyl, Paper & Iron-on Projects, Great Companion for Cricut Cutting Machines, Gray • Amazon Business $12.85 2 $25.70
Cricut XL Scraper, Mint, Extra-Large Cricut Vinyl Weeding Tool (5.75" x 3.25"), Vinyl Scraper Tool for Larger Projects, Quickly Clear Cutting Mats, Works with Iron-On, Paper, Vinyl & More, Mint • Amazon Business $4.13 3 $12.39
Cricut Joy Replacement Blade, 4.88 x 3.07 x 0.75, Assorted, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.03 2 $10.06

Materials cost

$152.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.53

Total project goal

$216.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$216.85

14 Donors

-$98.91

Donations toward project cost

-$97.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$102.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$86.91

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.69

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$0.00

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