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Mr. Ray from Baltimore, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color, Cut, Create

Help me give my students the ability to create colorful decorations and projects by donating craft paper, scissors, and a paper cutter, which will also spark creativity and bring their ideas to life all year long!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ray's classroom raised $287

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students love expressing themselves through creative hands-on projects. Whether they’re decorating the classroom, designing book covers, or participating in library makerspace activities, having the right materials makes all the difference.

We are in need of colorful craft paper, scissors that are safe and easy to use, and a paper cutter to help students cut shapes and borders with precision.

These tools, along with a paper organizer, will keep materials easily accessible and allow my students to bring their ideas to life through decorations, displays, and personal projects throughout the year.

With your support, we can turn our classroom into a vibrant, student-driven space full of creativity, collaboration, and color!

Mr. Ray Johnston Square Elementary School 16 Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Westcott CarboTitanium Guillotine Paper Trimmer - 12" • Blick Art Materials $52.73 1 $52.73
Pacon Construction Paper Storage Unit - 9-3/8" H x 29-1/4" W x 12-7/8" D, Holds 9" x 12" Paper • Blick Art Materials $27.61 1 $27.61
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $26.29 1 $26.29
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Sprinkle Assortment 250 Sheets/Pack (91715) • Staples $21.63 1 $21.63
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Assorted Colors 250 Sheets/Pack (21004) • Staples $20.49 1 $20.49
UCEC 42 Pack Craft Scissors Decorative Edge, Hole Punch Shapes Craft, Cardstock Paper for DIY Art, Crafts, Scrapbook, Card Making, School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
flic-flac 42pcs 8"x8“ (20x20cm) Felt Fabric Sheet Assorted Color Felt Pack DIY Craft Squares Nonwoven • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Classic Assortment 100 Sheets/Ream (91648) • Staples $11.74 1 $11.74
Staples Construction Paper 9 W x 12 L Assorted 200/Pack (23104) • Staples $7.04 1 $7.04

Materials cost

$198.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.01

Total project goal

$286.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$286.73

1 Donor

-$121.86

Donations toward project cost

-$121.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$143.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$121.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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