"My students are inner city high risk students, grades 7 and 8, along with one class of students who are considered "over/under" age for the grade they are in. Many are still looking for a focus in their lives. Almost all of my students are eager to draw. I have purchased an exciting book titled, "...
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"My students are inner city high risk students, grades 7 and 8, along with one class of students who are considered "over/under" age for the grade they are in. Many are still looking for a focus in their lives. Almost all of my students are eager to draw. I have purchased an exciting book titled, "How to draw hip-hop" Which is a wonderful how to draw guide that covers all the basics in a contemporary genre. They are chomping at the bit to start using these books. Having sketch books will allow them to keep their drawings together, and see their own progress. A sketch book is the classic way to develop as an artist. Even if the students never become artists they will have a better understanding of how an artist works and develops. Who knows you might be responsible for creating the next Picasso, Van Gogh, or Keith Harding. Or perhaps you will simply start a life long interest and hobby that will enrich the students. Juliette Aristide, noted artist says "art is a finite set of skills with infinite applications". Perhaps your donation will provide infinite inspiration.
My students need 140 sketchbooks.
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Ms. K. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Dec 10, 2009
Dear Bill, Kris & Marc, Mary and Karen,
I cannot express my gratitude to you for helping fund my sketch book project, the cost of these sketchbooks exceeds my entire budget for the year, so without your help I would never have been able to provide my students with this essential item. I can hardly wait to see the excitement in their eyes when they get their very own sketch diaries...this will be their first step on an interesting and fulfilling journey that can last a life time. Thanks for your help putting them on that road. With gratitude,
Ms. K.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Indiana
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Submitted:
Sep 10, 2009
| Expires:
Feb 16, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 6-8
Teacher's funded projects:
2
Thank-you punctuality:
100%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Ana S. (volunteer)
on Sep 12, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Sep 12, 2009
"The "Bet Red" drive from tomatonation.com moved me to give, but *you* all inspired me. The school years are so very important in forming what you'll become, and I want you to have every opportunity possible to grow up healthy and dreaming. I don't want a lack of funding to keep you from exploring your futures. You *matter,* and I'm giving the funds to prove it!"
"I am donating in honour of my Dad, a retired chemist. Happy birthday, Dad!"
Sarah
from Ottawa ON Canada, NY
gave
in honor of Mary
in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
on Nov 24, 2009
"Thanks you so much for your recent donations...my kids are really excited about getting their sketchbooks...budding Picassos that they are."
The teacher Ms. K.
on Dec 6, 2009
"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."
Bill
from New York
gave
in support of "AMERICAN IDOL" KARAOKE
on Dec 7, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Dec 7, 2009
The teacher Ms. K.
on Dec 10, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. K.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Jan 3, 2010
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