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Mr. Alves from Hercules, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art for my 3rd Graders

Help me give my students art projects to express themselves at the end of a studious week.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Alves's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Before distance learning began, we had a kind parent volunteer to teach the student body art on campus. When she left, I decided to incorporate more art projects including painting. I would like to continue art education for my 3rd graders. There are limited resources on campus, and PTA funding isn't what it was. I decided to buy class sets of unique projects that I can learn along with my students. They...we... loved making birdhouses and holiday projects they designed and sometimes could wear. Students always ask me what we are going to do for art. I would like to continue this subject for next year's third-grade students

Mr. Alves Ohlone 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.

Hercules, CA 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

23 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Wooden Birdhouses - Crafts for Girls and Boys - Kids Bulk Arts and Crafts Set - 12 DIY Unfinished Wood Bird House Kits, 12 Paint Strips, 12 Paintbrushes & Stickers for Children to Build & Paint • Amazon Business $37.97 2 $75.94
Ceramic Flowerpots, Set of 12, Kids Crafts, Crafts for Children, Flowers & Herb Garden for Kids, Ideal Mothers Day or Fathers Day Gift, Birthday or Holiday, Personalize & Individually Decorate • Amazon Business $29.36 2 $58.72
Owl Stickers Foam Crafts for Kids Magnet Kits for Kids Fall Crafts for Kids Preschool Crafts Kid Magnets Toddler Craft Kit Magnet Kids Owl Decal Party Crafts for Kids Childrens Magnets (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.59 2 $27.18
Max Fun 200pcs Party Toys Assortment Party Favors for Kids Birthday Carnival Prizes Box Goodie Bag Fillers Classroom Rewards Pinata Filler Toys Treasure Box • Amazon Business $24.25 1 $24.25
Kipp Brothers 24 Pack DIY Suncatcher Paper Crafts (Snowflake) • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
SallyFashion 24 PCS White Wooden Eggs Easter Eggs Fake Eggs for Children DIY Game, Kitchen Craft Adornment, Toy Foods • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
24 Pieces Christmas Suncatchers Craft Kits Assorted Sun Catcher for Art Window Suncatchers Kits with 24 Pieces Suction Cups for Painting Crafts Home Decor Supplies (Animals Theme) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
24 Pieces Christmas Suncatchers Craft Kits Assorted Sun Catcher for Art Window Suncatchers Kits with 24 Pieces Suction Cups for Painting Crafts Home Decor Supplies (Animals Theme) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Baker Ross Design Your Own Glasses, Blanks for Kids to Paint and Decorate for Arts and Crafts Activities (Pack of 12), 35cm, White (ET608) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$262.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.53

Total project goal

$376.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.88

6 Donors

-$270.00

Donations toward project cost

-$246.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

match offer

-$87.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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$0.00

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