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Mrs. Porter from Baltimore, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Porter's classroom raised $1,896

Art Class Essentials!

Help me give my students some of our basic art class needs like paint, paper, and Sharpies!

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Mrs. Porter Roland Park Elementary Middle School 233
Baltimore, MD Grades 6-8

My Project

The art classroom is full of endless possibilities, and my students deserve the best quality of art supplies possible! At RPEMS, my art classes are bursting with young, enthusiastic artists eager to explore their creativity. Unfortunately, our current supplies are limited and often insufficient to fully support their artistic endeavors. I am seeking your support to provide essential art supplies that will enable our students to fully engage in their art education and develop their artistic skills.

With these supplies, our students will have the opportunity to explore different artistic mediums and techniques.

This will not only enhance their technical skills but also boost their confidence and creativity. Art education is crucial for personal expression and problem-solving, and with your support, we can ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed.

Art education fosters creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression. By providing these supplies, you are helping to cultivate a generation of thoughtful and imaginative individuals. Your support will not only impact their current projects but also inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

750 students impacted 42 donors
Mrs. Porter Roland Park Elementary Middle School 233 Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

More than a third 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

750 students impacted 42donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax Watercolor Paper, 18 x 24 Inches, 90 lb, Natural White, 100 Sheets - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $86.02 4 $344.08
Pacon© Art1st© Watercolor Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - 90 lb. • Nasco $50.00 5 $250.00
Jack Richeson Bulk Drawing Paper, 18 x 24 Inches, White, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $114.97 2 $229.94
Jack Richeson Tempera Cakes, Mini Size, Assorted Fluorescent Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $18.74 7 $131.18
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $39.97 3 $119.91
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Black, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $37.99 3 $113.97
Jack Richeson Set of 9 Tempera Cakes, Refill Pack, Large (Pack of 9), 9 Count • Amazon Business $16.95 5 $84.75
Jack Richeson Wide Notched Chipboard Weaving Loom, 13 x 9-3/4 Inches, Gray, Pack of 12 - Durable • School Specialty $22.49 3 $67.47
Crayola Oil Pastels - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 336 • Blick Art Materials $46.63 1 $46.63

Materials cost

$1,387.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $89.26

Sales tax

 $83.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,611.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$284.35

Total project goal

$1,895.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,895.64

42 Donors

-$1,841.22

Donations toward project cost

-$1,611.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$229.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.42

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