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Mrs. Gourlay from Wixom, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Creations Ahead!

Help me give my students access to high quality multicolored construction paper to be creative and innovative.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gourlay's classroom raised $184

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are naturally curious, imaginative, and full of energy. They thrive when they have the chance to create, explore, and express themselves through hands-on activities. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools for creativity in our classroom is construction paper.

With access to colorful construction paper, my students can bring their ideas to life—whether they’re illustrating stories, designing posters, building paper sculptures, or crafting imaginative art projects.

It’s not just about cutting and gluing; it’s about critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving. These projects help students develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and confidence in their ability to create something unique.

Unfortunately, construction paper is a classroom staple that runs out quickly, especially in a room full of young creators. By supporting this project, you’ll help restock our supply and ensure that every student has the materials they need to participate fully in creative and innovative learning experiences.

Your support will help make our classroom a place where imagination is encouraged, mistakes are part of the process, and every child feels proud of what they can create. Thank you for helping us build, dream, and explore—one sheet of paper at a time!

Mrs. Gourlay Loon Lake Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Wixom, MI View local requests 25 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Black, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 3 $17.97
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Blue, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Festive Red, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Salmon, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Yellow, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Sky Blue, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Dark Brown, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Orange, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Purple, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Holiday Green, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Festive Green, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Atomic Blue, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Shocking Pink, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$105.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.52

Total project goal

$183.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $183.45

1 Donor

-$122.30

Donations toward project cost

-$103.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.34

match offer

-$61.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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