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Ms. Lien from San Pablo, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Saves the Day

Help me give my students each their own set of new art supplies, including paint brushes, watercolors, a cutting mat, and foam sheets.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lien's classroom raised $230

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 Students

"Are we going to learn about World War II?" "Are we going to learn science this year?" "What kind of art projects are we going to do?" These are only some of the questions my students asked me throughout the year.

My class is full of curious and creative individuals who are very eager and ready to learn in school again.

The amazing thing is that this pandemic has not stopped their excitement when assigned a new math game, or when listening to a read aloud, and I do not want their excitement to die out anytime soon.

My Project

As we start the school year in person after 15 months of virtual learning, I want to make sure my students have their own brand new set of art supplies so that we don't have to worry about sharing when we make art. This will hopefully also give them the autonomy of keeping track of their own art supplies since they each will get a set.

With all of last year's learning at home and some without many art supplies, I want to make sure they have all that they need and want to express themselves through art.

Ms. Lien Downer Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, (20 Packs /200 pcs) Nylon Hair Brushes for Oil and Watercolor, Perfect Suit of Art Painting, Best Gift for Painting Enthusiasts. • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
S&S Worldwide 43261-26426 Watercolor Mega Pack (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $31.19 1 $31.19
X-ACTO Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Non-Stick Bottom, Gray, 18x24 Inches • Amazon Business $23.66 1 $23.66
Painting Brush Set, 10 Packs /100 Pieces, Nylon Brush Head, Suitable for Oil and Watercolor, Perfect Suit of Art Painting, Best Gift for Painting Enthusiasts. • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
24 Ct Sheets Black EVA Cosplay Foam in 9” x 12’’ Sheets; High Density Thick Foam 85 kg/m³, 6mm (1/4”); Great for Costumes, Props, Armor, Masks, Arts and Crafts Projects • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
80 PCS EVA Foam Handicraft Sheets, Craft Foam Sheets Assorted Colorful for Craft Projects,Kids DIY Projects Classroom Parties and More(16 Colors - 8.25 x 5.8 inches) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$148.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.35

Total project goal

$229.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$229.01

4 Donors

-$127.00

Donations toward project cost

-$107.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.05

match offer

-$102.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.30

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$0.00

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