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Ms. Kakutani from Kihei, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Materials for Nurturing Creativity!

Help me give my students the opportunity to expand their creative learning and express themselves artistically!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kakutani's classroom raised $1,048

This project is fully funded

My Project

My name is Kristin Kakutani and I am the new Art Teacher at our school in Maui, Hawaii. This is my first year teaching at this school, and as I found out when I was hired I am the first official art teacher this school has had in a few years. Before me, the art class was mainly run by long term subs. Due to this, I came into my new classroom to find it to be a neglected and unkempt room. However underneath all the clutter of discarded materials and miscellaneous items, the room was still a great space for creativity to flourish. With some much needed “TLC”, the art room at our school is once again a warm, inviting place for students to create and collaborate.

For an Art Room to be successful, it needs materials, which this school is short on.

The materials that are here are old or used. We make do with the materials we have the best way we know how. My student’s and I have been resourceful to even repurpose non-art materials to make certain art projects. It has been a fun and interesting challenge.

As for my project, I am requesting brand new art materials for my students. They deserve it! In my short time at this school, I have met some amazing young people with som much artistic talent. I want to nourish and encourage their creativity, and new materials can help jumpstart that!

Ms. Kakutani Lokelani Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blick Super Value Canvas Bulk Pack - 16" x 20", Pkg of 40 • Blick Art Materials $167.06 1 $167.06
Blick Plaster Cloth- 8"- 47 lb Roll, Approximately 250 yds • Blick Art Materials $148.53 1 $148.53
Sax True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, Half Gallon, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Durable • School Specialty $108.74 1 $108.74
Westcott© Kid���s Basic Scissors - Pkg. of 12 - 5 in. Pointed • Nasco $16.60 4 $66.40
Nasco Acrylic Paint Brushes - Set of 4 • Nasco $6.00 9 $54.00
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 432 • Blick Art Materials $49.08 1 $49.08
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.99 3 $32.97
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 1 $21.43
Gionlion 6000 Pcs Clay Beads for Bracelet Making, 24 Colors Flat Preppy Beads for Friendship Bracelet Kit, Polymer Clay Heishi Beads with Charms for Jewelry Making, Crafts Gifts for Teen Girls • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.67 1 $10.67
Orighty Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, Pack of 12, Highly Absorbent Cleaning Supplies, Lint Free Cloths for Multiple-use, Powerful Dust Removal Cleaning Rags for House, Kitchen, Car Care(12x12 inch) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$678.84

Vendor shipping charges

$141.80

Sales tax

$29.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$890.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.18

Total project goal

$1,047.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,047.87

2 Donors

-$1,040.69

Donations toward project cost

-$890.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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