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Mrs. Still from Scottsbluff, NE is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Budding Artists: Painting Our Way to a Prettier School

My students need acrylic paint, canvas, palettes, and paint brushes.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Still's classroom raised $529

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember the joy you felt in school when you were encouraged to be creative? Many of my high school students have forgotten this feeling. I would like to provide them with an experience that would help them rediscover their creative side.

I teach at an alternative high school where we only offer classes in the four core areas.

We are located on the campus of a community college where artwork from local artists is prominently displayed in every area of the building except our wing. Many of my students are phenomenal artists and have expressed their desire to create works of art to display in our hallway. The vast majority of my students are at risk of dropping out of school. They have additional responsibilities outside of school that most teens do not have to worry about such as raising younger siblings and taking care of their own babies. Approximately 25% of my students are teen parents. Quite a few of them hold down part-time jobs in order to help their families make ends meet. This project would showcase their talents and allow them to feel like they have contributed something meaningful to our school community.

My Project

We are so fortunate at my school to have plenty of technology, but there are times when I would like for my students to create something with their hands and their imaginations. Unfortunately, recent budget cuts mean we do not have any funds to purchase art supplies. I am requesting paints, brushes, and a canvas for each of my students. If this project is funded, we will take a couple of class periods to paint and unleash our creativity. My students will create works of art that will be displayed in our school where the hundreds of visitors that pass through the halls each month can appreciate them. Each student will feel a sense of accomplishment knowing they created a work of art that helped make our school beautiful. My students will take ownership in their school and feel a deep sense of pride while learning how meaningful it is to contribute to a group project.

Many of my students have not had the best experiences in school.

Some of them have been written off and told they will never amount to anything which has resulted in them having very low self-esteem. This art project will allow them to express themselves while showcasing their talent. Sometimes a project like this can impact students in ways that we cannot even begin to comprehend.

Mrs. Still Valley Alternative Learning Transition School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Scottsbluff, NE 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

45 students impacted 26donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LIQUITEX BASICS/48SET 22ML TUBES • Blick Art Materials $42.59 3 $127.77
BLICK ACADEMC CANVAS/11INX14IN 2/PK • Blick Art Materials $5.14 24 $123.36
SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT/ASSORT BRUSH 42SET • Blick Art Materials $22.20 3 $66.60
RCTNGL PLSTC PALETTE/8.75X11.75 4SQ 5RND • Blick Art Materials $2.85 12 $34.20
MOLTEN METALS ACRYLC/8OZ 6/CLR SET • Blick Art Materials $18.29 1 $18.29
A2 STUDENT ACRYLICS/MARS BLK 250ML • Blick Art Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
A2 STUDENT ACRYLICS/TITNM WHT 250ML • Blick Art Materials $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$390.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.31

Total project goal

$528.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.75

22 Donors

-$352.40

Donations toward project cost

-$300.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.71

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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