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Ms. Gionti from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Literature to Life with Art: Supplies Needed

My students need basic art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, and glue for projects in English class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gionti's classroom raised $375

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

As an English Teacher in an under-performing Manhattan high school, I've recognized my students are largely visual learners. They perform and understand ideas and concepts best when they can create their own model. This means incorporating lots of hands-on projects and art-based activities.

For most of my students, doing the work for a hands-on project is not as difficult as finding the supplies.

With 95 percent of my school's students qualifying for free lunch, many students do not have access to basic art supplies.

My Project

For this proposal, I am requesting canvases, paint, and brushes for students to use in English class. At the end of the year, each student will select one of the works of literature we have read and create a new book cover for the text. To create their book cover, students will draw on the analytical skills we practiced throughout the year, as well as their own insights into the texts.

For example, students may choose to create a book cover for Shakespeare's Macbeth, F.

Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, or Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. Allowing students to choose their own text and display their learning artistically, enables me to see a different side to their level of understanding -- something that can't always be seen in an essay. The new book covers will then be displayed in the classroom and hallways, educating others on insights into the texts.

Empowering students through art is a great way to get them to showcase their learning, insight, and emotions.

Donating these basic art supplies not only helps the students, but also others in my school who will view the art and information on display. Thanks in advance for making a difference!

Ms. Gionti High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice Grades 9-12

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
07167-0912: Blick Academic 5/8" Profile Cotton Canvas - 9" x 12", Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $6.21 11 $68.31
Sargent Art 2 Packs of 120 Piece Assortment Colored Pencils (22-7252) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
01637-0369: Blick Studio Acrylics - Set of 36 colors, 21 ml tubes • Blick Art Materials $30.22 1 $30.22
Crafty Dab Paint Poster Paint 10 Pk • Amazon Business $28.84 1 $28.84
Pacon Heavyweight Tagboard, 12 x 18 Inches, White, 100 Sheets per Pack (5214) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
RoseArt SuperTip Assorted Color Washable Markers, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
03063-2023: Blick Palette Paper Pad - 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.07 3 $15.21
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12-Count • Amazon Business $6.70 2 $13.40
Pacon Heavyweight Tagboard, 9 x 12 Inches, White, 100 Sheets (5211) • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
O-Cel-O Handy Sponge, 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.6 Inches, 12-Count (Colors May Vary) • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30
Porelon Black Carbon Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 25 Sheets (11407) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
05147-0049: Blick Economy Short Handle Sable Brush Set - Round, 1/2/4/6, Set of 4 • Blick Art Materials $4.32 1 $4.32
61495-1001: Craft Button Assortment - Assorted Colors, Sizes, and Styles, 1 lb • Blick Art Materials $4.15 1 $4.15
05147-0039: Blick Economy Pointed Sable Brush Set - Round, 0/1/4, Set of 3 • Blick Art Materials $2.78 1 $2.78
62100-1040: Ribbon Assortment - Assorted Colors and Styles, 40 yards • Blick Art Materials $2.66 1 $2.66

Materials cost

$271.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.76

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.19

Total project goal

$374.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $374.60

2 Donors

-$185.10

Donations toward project cost

-$161.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.02

match offer

-$185.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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