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Ms. Van Pelt from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Artistic Autistic Students

My students need glue sticks, construction paper, crayons, scissors and markers so we may complete art projects in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Van Pelt's classroom raised $327

This project is fully funded

My Students

You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes" - Winnie the Pooh.

Our school is not able to offer separate art classes for the students at this time.

So we are venturing out of our little corner to ask for your help. My classroom is home to 9 wonderful students with Autism who are in 7th and 8th grade. We are a self-contained classroom with all levels of ability. Some of the students are still working at a Pre-K level while others have progressed to 3rd or 4th grade level depending on the subject. Our school is located in Illinois in a high-poverty area. We do not have all of the materials that allow them to complete art projects. ANY materials we receive through Donors Choose are a blessing as I cannot ask the parents to help supplement what the school cannot provide. My students need glue sticks, construction paper, crayons, scissors and markers so we may complete art projects in our classroom.

My Project

I have students of varying abilities within my classroom. Some are non-verbal and many times they are only able to express themselves through their art work. I also plan many artistic activities for them that help underscore the curriculum topic we are currently studying. This allows them to share their knowledge of the subject in a non-verbal manner. Art supplies are always needed within the classroom and would be very welcome.

Allowing my students to express themselves is extremely important to me.

I have many students that are non-verbal and allowing them to create pieces of art or expressions reflecting the topic material gives me a chance to see into their world and their understanding of material.

Ms. Van Pelt Trumbull Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery Glue Stic Bonus Pack • Quill $8.81 10 $88.10
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", White • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Yellow • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Holiday Red • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Green • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Orange • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Pink • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Dark Blue • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Brown • Quill $1.49 2 $2.98
Crayola Crayons 24-count Box • Quill $1.70 20 $34.00
Crayola Classic Regular Markers Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 8 per Box • Quill $3.14 20 $62.80
Westcott Teacher 12-Pack of 5" Blunt Scissors • Quill $17.36 2 $34.72

Materials cost

$243.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.90

Total project goal

$326.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $326.01

3 Donors

-$163.01

Donations toward project cost

-$138.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.45

match offer

-$163.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$138.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.45

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 $0.00

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