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Ms. A. from Portland OR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Black Out for Hoodies Up Day

Help me give my students the art supplies to black out our school for Black Lives Matter in honor of Trayvon Martin's birthday. .

  • $334 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I teach Ethnic Studies & Global Studies in a diverse, high-poverty neighborhood. Our school is a diverse public high school: 38% Hispanic, 18% Black/African American, 4% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 7% Multiracial, 4% Native American, and 29% Caucasian.

I have amazing students who use their diversity and life experiences to their advantage.

Many of my students struggle with challenges outside of school. Many of our students are below the poverty line. Many students are in the foster care system or are homeless. Many are recent immigrants learning English as a second language. They are excited to boost create social change in our community.

My Project

This month, we are preparing for Hoodies Up Day. Hoodies Up Day is a student-run event held every year on Trayvon Martin's birthday.

Our students put on assemblies, invite guest speakers and artists, blackout parts of the school with posters, and pledge to take real action to end systemic racism and racial profiling.

Our role in Ethnic Studies is to support the school organizers’ vision and to show our solidarity. To do so, we will be learning about the Black Lives Matter movement and tracing moments in history where people have fought, illustrated, honored, and survived for black lives. We will create posters that teach about Black Power, pride, and the Black Lives Matter principles.

These art materials will not only make a difference for my students but for all the students in our school who can learn from what they create.

Ms. A.
Grades 9-12
  • Roosevelt High School
  • Portland, OR
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 999 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
11518-2050 - Pacon Decorol Flame Retardant Paper Roll - 36" x 1000 ft, Black • Blick Art Materials $151.25 1 $151.25
Pacon PAC91780 Spectra Glitter Sparkling Crystals, Gold, 16-Ounce Jar • Amazon Business $8.50 4 $34.00
Crayola BIN212853 Washable Paint, White, Gallon • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Crayola Washable Yellow Paint, 1 Gallon Size, Painting Supplies in Bulk • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Creativity Street 5167 Colossal Brush, Natural Bristle, Flat (Set of 30) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
12 Pc Paint Tray Palettes Plastic for DIY Craft Professional Art Painting • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$235.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.07

Total project goal

$333.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $333.80

8 Donors

-$322.33

Donations toward project cost

-$283.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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