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

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Art Supplies for Distance Learning

Help me give my students a watercolor set, a colored pencil set, 1 sharpie, and 2 sheets of watercolor paper.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Holly's classroom raised $1,221

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 Students

My wonderful middle school students are from East San Jose and I have heard they LOVE the arts. I have not met any of my 259 students yet, however, I've heard many stories from colleagues of their creative minds and caring hearts.

Each student of mine has the right to experience the incredible world of the arts.

Although my students are economically disadvantaged, that should never and will never be the reason they don't receive valuable art lessons from me. Also, my students may be facing long-term distance learning which will limit their access to art supplies. I understand the additional challenges learning from home may create for our families and students. Every student of mine has the right to experience the wonderful world of the arts.

My Project

Let's keep the arts alive in our virtual classrooms, especially those schools who serve low-income families! My school has been proudly serving economically disadvantaged students from East San Jose since 2012, and will continue to do so in a distance learning setting this year.

Bringing home a new set of art supplies and creating with them may be one of the most exciting moments my students experience this school year.

By receiving these items my students will be able to own a set of watercolors, color pencils, a sharpie and watercolor paper. They will use these materials to participate in a variety of art lessons at home. For example, students will use their colored pencils and sharpies to first learn how to draw Baymax from Big Hero 6 and then create their own original superheroes. In a self-portrait project, students will explore different watercolor techniques to show movement, expression, and symbolism while reflecting on their own identities.

I have found that the arts support the social and emotional development of a child. During these unprecedented times, I hope these materials will provide my middle school students an outlet to express their feelings and better understand the world around them.

Ms. Holly Alpha - Jose Hernandez 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prang (Dixon Ticonderoga) Washable Semi-Moist Watercolor Set with Brush, Oval Pan, Master Pack, Assorted Colors, 36/Box • Staples Advantage $92.99 5 $464.95
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $29.48 9 $265.32
Permanent Marker Fine Point,Fine Point Black with Sharpie Permanent Marker Quick Drying/Waterproof - 36 Count (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.85 5 $99.25
100Sheets Newbested White Watercolor Paper Cold Press Cut Bulk Pack for Beginning Artists or Students. (10 x 7 Inch) (12 x 8 INCH) • Amazon Business $20.18 4 $80.72

Materials cost

$910.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $83.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,037.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.03

Total project goal

$1,220.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,220.21

13 Donors

-$739.00

Donations toward project cost

-$631.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$107.10

match offer

-$476.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$405.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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