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Mrs. Serrano from Phoenix, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Aprons for Artistic Adolescents

Help me give my students the aprons they need to protect their clothing in art class.

  • $485 goal

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My Project

Our students are unbelievably creative and, as a result, unbelievably messy when they create! They have been hard at work learning about different materials and new artmaking techniques.

I want to give my students the focus they need to think critically and the freedom to explore new techniques.

Unfortunately, new-- and often messier--techniques result in stains on clothing that sometimes wash out and sometimes do not wash out. To prevent ruined clothing and upset parents, we NEED some large-size aprons. Our first and second graders have aprons that fit their tiny bodies but I'm sad to say that the larger aprons are just too costly to purchase with my allotted supply budget.

My 3rd through 6th grade students are just learning how to paint and apply basic painting techniques. They should be able to focus on their learning, NOT what might happen when they go home with paint stains on their school uniform.

My 7th-12th grade students are being introduced to an entirely student-led curriculum. This means lots of choice and exploration with materials. I am excited to see the new painting techniques they come up with when they can focus on their ideas, instead of worrying about getting paint on their clothing.

Please help our students focus on critical thinking and creating in the art room instead of the worry and stress of stained clothing!

Mrs. Serrano South Phoenix Preparatory & Arts Academy Grades 6-8

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blick Classic Black Apron - 31 L x 27 W • Blick Art Materials $8.79 40 $351.60

Materials cost

$351.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.71

Total project goal

$484.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $484.72

1 Donor

-$484.72

Donations toward project cost

-$412.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.71

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