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Ms. Zazulka from Staten Island NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

This World is But a Canvas to Our Imagination -Thoreau

My students need art supplies including 3 C.H. Hanson Brass Single Letter Stencil Sets, 30 various Martha Stewart Crafts Page Sets, 9 Staples Card Stock Paper, and much more.

  • $995 goal

This project expired on April 21, 2016.

This project expired on April 21, 2016.

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.

My Students

Teaching in a high-poverty Title I school has its ups and downs. One of the unfortunate downs is knowing there isn't a lot of inspirational art on the walls of their homes. How do I know this? I was one of these students in this very school many moons ago.

Our students LOVE art, but don't have access to art education.

Fortunately, in our class, we try to incorporate art into English Language Arts as often as possible. Unfortunately, our school doesn't have a budget to help incorporate art into education. Another unfortunate circumstance is that our students live in high-poverty and aren't exposed to art. Recently, we made jewelry boxes using popsicle sticks. It was amazing to see how they created different shapes and curves into the structure. Each art opportunity is a window to their souls. We need to incorporate art into education as often as possible or eventually that window will close for them. This is the perfect opportunity for Empowering Students Through Art.

My Project

Our students will adorn their homes and our classroom with do-it-yourself canvas wall art. We have the oil pastels. We have the canvas. We just need stencils, card stock paper to create decorations for the wall art, and decorative punches to design the card stock. The word art they choose will be inspired by their goals and works we've read in class. They are super excited at the possibility of doing this type of art. Their first time using oil pastels was recently in ELA. The double-sided velcro will be adhered to the back of the wall art with the connecting piece attached so the student can easily display it at home. Being surrounded by their own inspirational wall art will be a constant reminder to them that there is hope to leave their poverty-stricken environment. I know this because this is how I left the same exact environment they currently live in.

This art project will change the world, one student at a time.

Being surrounded by inspiration constantly motivates. And being surrounded by work that was created with their own hands will give them a sense of completion that will always be with them. Help me empower my community. In doing so, you are investing in changing the world for the better. Empowering Students Through Art is the first step in changing the world!

Ms. Zazulka
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
C.H. Hanson 33 pcs Brass Single Letter Stencil Set, 3 in • Staples Advantage $46.19 3 $138.57
Martha Stewart Crafts Large Punch Around The Page Set, Double Arches, 2" x 1.25" • Staples Advantage $24.99 2 $49.98
Staples Card Stock Paper, 110 Lbs., White, 8 1/2"H x 11"W, 250 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.91 9 $53.19
Martha Stewart Crafts Around The Page Punch Set, Vintage Doily • Staples Advantage $26.59 1 $26.59
Martha Stewart Crafts Around the Page Punch, Blooming Vines, 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" • Staples Advantage $24.99 1 $24.99
Martha Stewart Crafts Large Punch Around The Page Set, Flower Bunch, 2" x 1.25" • Staples Advantage $24.99 1 $24.99
Martha Stewart Crafts Around the Page Punch, Spiral Arches, 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" • Staples Advantage $24.99 1 $24.99
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Pansy, 1.8" x 0.5" • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Cherry Blossom, 1.8" x 0.5" • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Loops • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around The Page Set, Eyelet Lace, 7" • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Dancing Hearts, 2" x 1.25" • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Double Hearts, 1.8" x 0.5" • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Ribbon Loop, 1.8" x 0.5" • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89
BIC Mark-it Fine Point Permanent Marker, Black, Dozen • Staples Advantage $3.94 5 $19.70
Martha Stewart Crafts Around The Page Set, Aspen • Staples Advantage $19.29 1 $19.29
Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around the Page Set, Cherish, 1.8" x 0.5" • Staples Advantage $19.29 1 $19.29
Martha Stewart Around the Page Punch Combo, Pansy Chain • Staples Advantage $19.29 1 $19.29
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch, Aspen Flurry, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch, Crochet Flower, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch, Petal Heart, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch, Caning Pattern, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch, Stained Glass, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts 2 1/2" All Over the Page Punch, Ornate Square, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over the Page Punch, Scallop Snowflake, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts 4 1/2" All Over the Page Punch, Daisy Field, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $15.89 1 $15.89
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over The Page Punch, Star, 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over The Page Punch, Scallop Square, 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over The Page Punch, Pinking Circle, 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over The Page Punch, Classic Butterfly, 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Deco Art Americana Stencils, Monogram Alphabet, 6" x 18" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Martha Stewart Crafts All Over The Page Punch, Studded Heart, 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Martha Stewart Crafts Metal All Over the Page Punch, Scalloped Dot Square, 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" • Staples Advantage $14.69 1 $14.69
Martha Stewart Crafts Around The Page Punch, Pansy Edge Punch, 1 3/4" x 1/2" • Staples Advantage $13.19 1 $13.19

Materials cost

$803.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.17

Total project goal

$994.46

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