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Ms. Perez from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Perez's classroom raised $884

It's A Hard Knock Life

My students need 10 different art supplies such as 2 gallons of blue tempera paint, 3 gallons of white tempera paint, 2 gallons of yellow tempera paint, one red gallon of tempera paint, light blue bulletin board paper, clear tape, clear tape dispenser, scissors, 20 large paint brushes, large green construction paper, large assorted color construction paper, and 10 smocks, also different types of stage make-up, such as blush, face paint and make-up remover, a variety of different costumes and cloth materials that can be used in several performances, and 3 stage microphones.

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Ms. Perez PS 116K - Multimedia & The Arts Magnet School
Brooklyn, NY Grades 3-5

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.

"How can we paint mountains without any paint?" This was the question I was presented with last week as I guided my drama group to brainstorm ideas about a scenic background for our play. Our drama class is a group of 20 third grade students from a low income, high-need community. The class is divided into two groups "Performers" and "Behind the Scenes Creators." Through this division students who consider themselves to be shy and more introverted have an opportunity to participate in drama class. These students use their creativity to construct scenery, design costumes, and prepare our actors and actresses for performances. Performers on the other hand are responsible for using their talents to portray a story directly on the stage.

Although, my students are excited to perform and use their creativity on stage as well as behind the scenes, they are presented with many obstacles due to lack of materials. They are in great need of materials for scenery and stage hand work. Basic art materials such as bulletin board paper, tempera paints, and tape are not readily available to our students. In addition, our stage is in the gym and has no curtains or microphones. This makes it very difficult for audiences to here our actors and actresses during performances. Even though our performers practice projecting their voice every class it still becomes extremely difficult for our students to be heard in the huge gym. We also need costumes, props, and stage make-up for our performers to come to life on stage.

Providing our students with art supplies, costumes, and microphones would make an incredible difference to the quality of our work. Their success in drama will give them the motivation and confidence they need for school and for life's everyday challenges.

With your help you will make it possible for my students to believe in themselves and establish the courage they need to be part of such a wonderful collaboration.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Perez PS 116K - Multimedia & The Arts Magnet School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT375 - Brush-On Washable Painters • Lakeshore Learning $21.99 1 $21.99
TT375 - Brush-On Washable Painters • Lakeshore Learning $21.99 1 $21.99
DOCTOR COSTUME----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $15.95 1 $15.95
POLICE OFFICER COSTUME----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $15.95 1 $15.95
FIRE FIGHTER COSTUME----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $15.95 1 $15.95
DOCTOR COSTUME----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $25.63 1 $25.63
48"X200" ARTKRAFT -- Spectra Art Kraft 48"x200' Duo-finish Paper Rolls; Sky Blue • Quill $32.39 3 $97.17
LC1340X - Nylon Bristles - 10-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning $6.95 1 $6.95
RA166 - Natural Bristles - 10-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning $4.95 1 $4.95
FISKARS SCISSORS KIDS CLASSPACK 5 POINTED AMBIDEXTROUS 12/PK----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $39.90 1 $39.90
RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION PAPER GREEN 9X12----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $1.88 1 $1.88
High protection Overall Smock - Large- - --*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $26.95 5 $134.75
PRO 61 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone (Standard) • Woodwind & Brasswind $59.99 3 $179.97
GG351AL - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera - Almond • Lakeshore Learning $3.49 2 $6.98
GG351GN - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera - Gingerbread • Lakeshore Learning $3.49 1 $3.49
GG351EB - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera - Ebony • Lakeshore Learning $3.49 1 $3.49
PX128BU - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Blue • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 2 $19.98
PX128YE - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 2 $19.98
PX128RD - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Red • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128WT - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - White • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 3 $29.97

Materials cost

$676.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.47

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$724.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.04

Total project goal

$883.57

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $883.57

2 Donors

-$537.00

Donations toward project cost

-$440.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.66

match offer

-$346.57

Match offer toward project cost

-$284.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.38

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