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Ms. DeFeo from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Grows the Heart!

Help me give my students art supplies such as paint pens, sketchbooks, a hot glue gun, and acrylic paints that will enable them to become more creative and expressive in the classroom.

  • $323 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

This project will be used for two celebrations throughout the month of February. Black History and Valentine's Day. Black History Month is coming up in February and what better way to teach students about the historical prominent figures that paved the way for all people today, than through art! Black History Month is an important time in education to teach and elevate the minds of those who are unaware of black people's historical struggles and accomplishments. From writers like James Baldwin and artists like Aaron Douglas, it is important that black history is taught and celebrated, especially in education. With that being said, I would love to be able to give my students a memorable, yet teachable art project to commemorate black history month!

I will also be throwing my students a kindness party to celebrate Valentine's Day this year.

I will use the book "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" to read aloud to my students as we are celebrating. The rest of these supplies such as the posca paint pens and sketch books will help my students create hand-made as well as Cricut machine crafts inspired by love and kindness. They are so incredibly excited to be able to use these new items to bring their creations to life! The magnets will be used to display their beautiful artwork around the classroom.

My goal is for my students to learn to trust their ideas, and themselves, and to explore what is possible while sketching on sketchpads, painting, coloring, and making collages, as well as bringing their creativity to the next level with the use of acrylic paint markers. I would love to foster a love for the arts and creativity in my classroom by incorporating art projects at the end of each unit for every subject I teach.

Ms. DeFeo PS 86 Kingbridge Heights Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. DeFeo

Bronx, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posca Full Set of 29 Acrylic Paint Pens with Reversible Medium Point Pen Tips, Paint Markers for Rock Painting, Fabric, Glass/Metal Paint, and Graffiti • Amazon Business $71.94 1 $71.94
U.S. Art Supply 9" x 12" Mixed Media Paper Pad Sketchbook, 2 Pack, 60 Sheets, 98 lb (160 gsm) - Spiral-Bound, Perforated, Acid-Free - Artist Sketching, Drawing, Painting Watercolor, Acrylic, Wet & Dry • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Gorilla Dual Temp Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Hot Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks,Heavy Duty Neodymium Magnetic Hooks with Swivel Carabiner Hook ,Great for Your Refrigerator and Other Magnetic Surfaces,Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, 16 Piece (2-Ounce), Best Colors Count • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Fiskars 01-005828 Titanium Comfort Stick Rotary Cutter, 45 mm , White • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Piochoo Calligraphy Pens,8 Size Calligraphy Pens for Writing,Brush Pens Calligraphy Set for Beginners, Hand Lettering Pens • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
American Greetings Single Panel Blank Cards with Envelopes, Bright Colors, Patterns and Shapes (40-Count) • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
1210pcs Googly Wiggle Eyes Self Adhesive, for Craft Sticker Multi Sizes 4mm to 25mm for DIY by ZZYI • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point, Special Edition Tropical Vacation, Pack of 12 (1979425) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
2 Pack Call Bell Front Desk 3.35 inch Silver Metal Anti-Rust Ringing Service Bell, for Hotels, Offices, Pet Dog Training, Schools, Reception, Restaurants, Warehouses, Elderly and Kids Hospitals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mod Podge Gloss Waterbase Sealer, Glue (16-Ounce), CS11202 Finish, 16 oz • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Mod Podge CS11302 Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish, 16 oz, Matte • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 4 Count • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$240.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.31

Total project goal

$322.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $322.08

4 Donors

-$196.67

Donations toward project cost

-$173.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$118.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$100.60

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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