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Mrs. Ono from Hilo, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Class Helps to Boost Social Emotional Learning

Help me give my students the arts supplies and tools they will need to enjoy and be successful in art resource class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ono's classroom raised $1,001

This project is fully funded

My Project

This year, my students have been looking forward to returning back to a normal school year after having their school learning disrupted these past few years due to COVID-19. This school year, in addition to our 4 core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, SS) we have finally been able to offer our students a resource day every 6 school days. All students participate in 6 different resources classes throughout the day. Art is one of the resource classes that all of our students participate in.

Art is one of the key ways that many students who do not do well academically are able to show their talents, express their feelings and feel good about their final products.

Art should be a fun time to observe and explore. Hands-on activities are the most engaging and fun way to learn. Many students who are not good at academics shine through their artwork. Having an art class will allow these students a chance to feel good about themselves and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment.

However, all I was given was $500 from our school budget. $500 to provide art supplies to our entire school population of over 800 students does not go very far. Since my school has about 65% of our student population on free/reduced status, it is very difficult to ask our parents to donate any additional art materials.

I believe hands-on activities will excite, inspire, and motivate all of my students to succeed and feel good about themselves no matter what their socioeconomic background may be.

Mrs. Ono Waiakea Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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More than half 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Incredible Value Dot Markers Class Pack in 36 Pack, School and Class Supplies of Dabbers, Daubers, Washable Art Markers in Bulk with Free PDF 101 Dot Markers Activities • Amazon Business $44.99 3 $134.97
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Bulk, 90lb., 9" x 12", 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $23.64 3 $70.92
Sax Sulphite Drawing Paper, 70 lb, 9 x 12 Inches, Extra-White, Pack of 500 - 206309 • Amazon Business $17.09 4 $68.36
Neenah White Index, Heavyweight Cardstock, 300 Sheets, 110 lb/199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Sargent Art 240-Count Watercolor Pencil Class Pack, Classic Color Assortment, Non-Toxic, Thick 33 milimeter lead • Amazon Business $45.54 1 $45.54
Sargent Art Artist Chalk Pastel Set, 12 Count (Pack of 24), Total 288 Count, Colors may vary • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
Neenah Wausau Paper Premium Printable Multipurpose Card Stock - 30% • Amazon Business $9.41 4 $37.64
Tru-Ray® Heavyweight Construction Paper, White, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.69 4 $30.76
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Childcraft Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Black, 500 Sheets - 1465883 • Amazon Business $13.87 2 $27.74
Charles Leonard Flat Tip Easel Paint Brushes with Long Handle, 0.75 Inch, Natural Handles and Black Bristles, 12-Pack (73575) • Amazon Business $9.00 3 $27.00
Prang Ready-to-Use Liquid Tempera Paint, 32-Ounce Bottle, White (23209) • Amazon Business $13.02 2 $26.04
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, Black, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $3.71 6 $22.26
The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Pens, Assorted Vibrant Colors, Classic, Metallic & Neon Colors, Super Quick Drying, 24 Count - TPG-604 • Amazon Business $21.41 1 $21.41
Sargent Art Art-Time Washable Tempera Paint 6 x 16 Oz – Assorted - Fluorescent Neon Paints, Matte Finish, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Prang Ready-to-Use Washable Tempera Paint, 16-Ounce Bottle, Magenta (10710) • Amazon Business $8.26 2 $16.52
Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Shindel Heavyweight Construction Paper, 8.3 x 11.7Inches, Black and White, 200 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Colorations - WSTTU Washable Tempera Paint, 16 fl oz, Turquoise, Non Toxic, Vibrant, Bold, Kids Paint, Craft, Hobby, Fun, Art Supplies • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62
Prang Ready-to-Use Liquid Tempera Paint, 32-Ounce Bottle, Yellow (23203) • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
PRANG Ready-to-Use Washable Tempera Paint, 32-Ounce Bottle, Black (10909) • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, Turquoise, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $2.31 3 $6.93
Prang Ready-to-Use Washable Tempera Paint, 16-Ounce Bottle, Blue (10705) • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98
PRANG Ready-to-Use Washable Tempera Paint, 16-Ounce Bottle, Red (10701) • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, Sky Blue, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $2.79 2 $5.58
Prang Ready-to-Use Washable Tempera Paint, 16-Ounce Bottle, Green (10704), Pint • Amazon Business $4.13 1 $4.13

Materials cost

$774.49

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$34.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$850.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.03

Total project goal

$1,000.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,000.22

1 Donor

-$1,000.00

Donations toward project cost

-$850.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.00

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$0.00

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