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Mrs. Cessac from Port Arthur TX is requesting Art Supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Bringing STEM to the Titans!

My students need materials such as modeling clay, paper clips, wax paper, and yo-yo's to begin our schools very first STEM Club!

  • $854 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a teacher in a low-income school district affected by Hurricane Harvey. My students are faced with many challenges both in and out of the classroom and the hurricane has only elevated the difficulties they face. 100 percent of my students receive free breakfast and lunch at my Title I school in Port Arthur, Texas.

Even though many of my students are displaced, they are coming to school with excitement and an eagerness for learning.

I want to provide my students with positive and exciting learning experiences that help them learn and grow while they are with me. Though I cannot control their experiences at home, I can control what happens in my classroom and with your help I can make sure they participate in interesting and compelling learning experiences!

My Project

The supplies that I am requesting for this project will be used to start up the very first STEM Club at our school! The students crave for more hands on learning experiences that require them to use critical thinking and exploration and these materials will provide just that!

Bringing a STEM Club to my elementary school will not only excite my students but it will also give them a learning experience like no other they have had before.

We will be using resources like wax paper, paper clips, modeling clay, and more to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into exciting and NEW learning activities to challenge students thinking skills!

Mrs. Cessac
Grades 3-5
More than half of students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 60 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reynolds Wrap Cut-Rite Wax Paper - 75 sq ft - 2 pk • Amazon Business $8.15 16 $130.40
Szsrcywd 36 PCS Colorful Kids Modeling Soft Clay Air Dry Clay Studio Toy 36 Bright Color No-Toxic Modeling Clay Creative DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $12.99 8 $103.92
Wausau Astrobrights Cardstock, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 100 Count (20901) • Amazon Business $18.68 5 $93.40
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil (200 Square Foot Roll) • Amazon Business $8.99 8 $71.92
Duncan Imperial Yo Yo , Assorted colors, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $5.03 10 $50.30
Bememo 200 Pieces Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems 6 mm x 12 Inch for Diy Art Craft, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $8.41 4 $33.64
500 PC Tongue Depressors NON-STERILE Standard Size 6"x0.75", Premium Natural Birch Wood Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Serve Clean Round Toothpicks, 5000 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Popsicle Sticks, (1,000pc), 4-1/2" Length, FDA Approved Food Grade Wooden Ice Cream Sticks, Great Bulk Sticks for Crafts, By Fedmax. (1,000pc) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
COMEBO 400PCS Colored Wood Craft Popsicle Sticks for DIY Art Crafts 4.5 Inch • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popcorn Kernels, Original Yellow, 30 oz • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Planetary Purple, 500 Sheets (22671) • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 Inches x 800 Inches, 6 Rolls with Dispenser (142-6) • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
AmazonBasics Assorted Size and Color Rubber Bands, 0.5 lb. • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
ArtVerse 100-Piece Tissue Paper Pack – Premium Quality Tissue Paper for Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts, Packing and More, 20”x26” (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24
OrangeTag 200 Pieces Cats Eyes Glass Marble / Sling Shot Ammo • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Paper, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, Fireball Fuchsia • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Scotch Magic Tape and Refillable Dispenser, 3/4 x 650 Inches, 6-Pack (6122) • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
1 X ROCKLINE BASKET COFFEE FILTERS (8-12 Cup Basket) 700 Filters • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Stren High Impact • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
7 Oz. Plastic Clear/Transparent Cups - 200 Count - Bulk Pack (2 Packs of 100) • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
7 Mountains Brands Colored Wood Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
AmazonBasics Jumbo Paper Clips, Smooth, 100 per Box, 10-Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Neon Colored Drinking Straws (500-Count) Flexible, Disposable Kid Friendly, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Pack of 4 Super Bright LED Mini Aluminum Flashlights - Compact and Sturdy - Simple to Operate - by Utopia Home • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Hefty Everyday Foam Bowls (White, Soak Proof, 12 Ounce, 50 Count) • Amazon Business $2.37 1 $2.37

Materials cost

$685.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$725.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.09

Total project goal

$853.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $853.96

1 Donor

-$426.97

Donations toward project cost

-$362.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.04

match offer

-$426.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$362.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.05

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