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Arts Integration for the Win!

Help me give my students more opportunities to incorporate arts integration into their classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Symes's classroom raised $624

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Celebrating 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

Students in my classroom love to incorporate visual art into arts integrated choral music lessons. Having more supplies for them to choose from help the visual learners immensely!

In addition to art supplies, my kinesthetic learners would greatly benefit using a yoga chair ball to understand breath support and control in a more approachable way.

Finally, having the opportunity to take our music on the go for in school presentations, would be a game changer for our upcoming performances!

These kids deserve to have the chance to take their lessons to the next level!

Thank you for your consideration!

Project tagged as

Las Vegas, NV
Grades 6-8
Music
Performing Arts
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Symes K.O. Knudson Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

250 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Pyle Portable Bluetooth PA Speaker System-600W 10” Indoor/Outdoor BT Speaker-Includes 2 Wireless Microphones, Party Lights, USB SD Card Reader, FM Radio, Rolling Wheels-Remote Control PPHP101WMB • Amazon Business $125.89 1 $125.89

Gaiam Ultimate Balance Ball Chair (Standard or Swivel Base Option) - Premium Exercise Stability Yoga Ball Ergonomic Chair for Home and Office Desk - 52cm Anti-Burst Ball, Air Pump, Exercise Guide • Amazon Business $112.00 1 $112.00

8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791) • Staples $44.89 1 $44.89

ELECKEY Scissors for School Kids Student, Kids Scissors 36 Count Bulk Set Teacher Pack(Rounded-tip, Blunt), 7 Inch, Blue,green,red • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

Champion Sports XLMSPSET Poly Spot Markers for Sports, Activities, and Social Distancing - 12-inch, Set of 6 - Multicolor • Amazon Business $36.47 1 $36.47

Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98

Post-it Pop-up Notes 3 x 3 Poptimistic Collection 100 Sheets/Pad 18 Pads/Cabinet Pack (R330-18CTCP) • Staples $22.93 1 $22.93

EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.64 1 $19.64

Pacon Art Street Lightweight Construction Paper - 6" x 9", 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $11.67 1 $11.67

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.76 4 $11.04

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Assorted, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.76 4 $11.04

Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 3 $10.26

Prang Smart Stack 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 300 Sheets/Pack (P6525-0001) • Staples $8.96 1 $8.96

Post-it Notes, 4x6 in, 5 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Beachside Café Collection, Pastel Colors, Recyclable (660-5PK-AST) • Amazon Business $8.57 1 $8.57

Neenah Astrobrights Paper - Bright Colors, Pkg of 100 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.18 1 $5.18

Materials cost			$492.51
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.39
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$529.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$93.51
Total project goal			$623.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$623.41
1 Donor			-$623.41
Donations toward project cost			-$529.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$93.51
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Arts Integration for the Win!

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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