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Mrs. Olmos from Ventura, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Fosters Creativity

Help me give my students additional ways to express themselves visually using art.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olmos's classroom raised $455

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Our students are a diverse and talented group, each with a unique story to tell. What sets them apart is their passion for creativity and their potential to make a difference in the world through the arts.

For these students, art supplies, such as dot markers and mats, are essential because they give them the tools to realize their imaginative ideas.

Contributions are essential because they guarantee that all students, no matter what their circumstances, have access to the materials required for artistic expression. Students feel more united and have more opportunities as a result of this inclusivity.

In addition to developing artistic abilities, art supplies also increase self-esteem, stimulate creativity, and foster critical thinking. They give students the freedom to experiment with many media and methods, enabling them to successfully express their ideas, feelings, and points of view.

Mrs. Olmos Montalvo Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ventura, CA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEOBRO Silicone Mat, Silicone Mats for Crafts, 2 Pack Silicone Mat for Jewelry Resin Molds, 11.69" x 8.26" Silicone Mats for Epoxy Resin, Resin Molds, DIY Art Crafts, Dark Gray & Black Silicone Mat • Amazon Business $4.99 24 $119.76
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Heavy Duty File Folder, Letter Size, Blue, 25/Box (CLI32005) • Quill.com $67.99 1 $67.99
Shuttle Art 48 Pack Washable Dot Markers, 12 Assorted Colors with 6 Activity Books, Fun Art Supplies for Kids Toddlers, Non Toxic Water-Based Paint Daubers, 4 Sets x 12 Colors Dot Markers • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Sargent Art 12 Non-Spill Paint Cups, Funnel shaped cap, Spill-Proof, Assorted Colors Cap, Inner rim seals,White • Amazon Business $14.00 2 $28.00
Sharpie S-Note Duo Art Markers, Twin Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/Pack (2154174) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Bostitch EZ Squeeze INCourage 12 Three-Hole Punch, No Jam Technology, AMAX Spirit Foundation • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn't Sorry. • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Scissors Bulk Set of 5-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$321.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.14

Total project goal

$454.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.24

1 Donor

-$203.22

Donations toward project cost

-$193.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.16

match offer

-$227.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$193.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.91

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 $0.00

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