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Ms. Howell from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Behind the Art

Help me give my students a paper cutter, laminator, fabric scissors, and circle punches.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Howell's classroom raised $388

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My Project

Behind the art, we need ways to deal with our media like paper and fabric. Cutting with sharp scissors appropriate for fabric is a must. Laminating our masterpieces is often desired and the smaller laminators make things much sturdier than our big school laminator. Punching circles is way easier for my youngest students than cutting them - and so much faster for me if I need hundreds for projects.

Did you know that 11 x 14 is a standard size for photos but not paper?

It's silly how much we have to trim paper. We have an acrylic frame hanging in our hallway for each student to display their masterpieces. So nearly everything has to be made to fit.

Ms. Howell Longfellow Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Swingline Paper Trimmer, Guillotine Paper Cutter, 18" Cut Length, 15 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Ingento (1152) • Amazon Business $126.73 1 $126.73
UCEC Circle Cutter, 3 Pcs Circle Punch, Craft Punch, Circle Paper Cutter for Crafting, 3/8+5/8+1Inch Circle Hole Punch for Paper Crafts • Amazon Business $13.85 5 $69.25
Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator 9 Width White (TL906) • Staples $52.28 1 $52.28
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Shears Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Supplies, Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$294.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.10

Total project goal

$387.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $387.36

1 Donor

-$349.63

Donations toward project cost

-$329.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.73

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 $0.00

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