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Ms. Trestyn from Bronx, NY is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Our Future

My students are in desperate need of new markers and colored pencils, construction paper, regular drawing paper, printing materials, watercolors, and some special materials for collage projects. The clay is for our three dimensional unit later in the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Trestyn's classroom raised $4,335

This project is fully funded

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.

Being an art teacher has many challenges and rewards. Every year I find that my students are teaching me and I am growing stronger as a person. Of course once again this year I am faced with the threat of budget cuts and zero supplies. I can’t tell you how much my students look forward to coming to my classroom. For them art is a time in their day when they can express themselves and be free. They struggle so much in their everyday life, however art helps them escape that. I teach them beyond the basic techniques, tools, and process of the art experience. Art is a means of personal expression. One goal that I have for each of my students is for them to create their own personal vision and become creative thinkers. I am writing to ask for your help.

I have been an art teacher for three years. Our students receive free breakfast and lunch. My students struggle to get to school simply because some of them don’t have a warm bed to sleep in or clean clothes to put on in the morning. I am more then their art teacher. I am their constant support, role model, mentor, and friend. Many of them have the most amazing inner strength just to survive getting through their day. One of the greatest rewards I have is to give them the gift of creativity. I love teaching them art. I give them something to feel good and proud about in a world where they have so little.

In order for my students to have this gift and create their personal vision it is essential for us to have supplies. Right now we have none. I am using all of my left over supplies from last year, which are almost gone and dried out. This year our overall budget was cut once again and we can barely afford to get new books for our students. The last thing the principal is ordering is art supplies. I really want my students to have a well-rounded art program because they deserve the very best.

I am asking for paint supplies, print making supplies, clay, paper, and a few other things that I still don’t have in order for my students to get everything they need this year. It would be a shame for my students to miss out on creative opportunities because of a need for supplies. Even if you can only donate a small amount it can make a huge difference in a child’s life.

Ms. Trestyn PS 134 George F Bristow Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

400 students impacted 104donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/HOLIDAY GRN 12X18 50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
ADULT APRONS/COTTON W/POCKT/STRAP • Blick Art Materials $6.29 1 $6.29
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./TURQ 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./VLT 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./WHT 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 5 $64.20
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./YLW 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
PRINT FOAM BRD/9X12 48SHT • Blick Art Materials $18.69 8 $149.52
BALSA FOAM/PRINTING BLOCK 40/PK • Blick Art Materials $49.72 6 $298.32
SOHO SKETCH BOOK/BLK 4X6 • Blick Art Materials $4.28 2 $8.56
SOHO SKETCH BOOK/BLK 5.5X8.25 • Blick Art Materials $5.71 4 $22.84
SOHO SKETCH BOOK/BLK 8.5X11 • Blick Art Materials $7.12 4 $28.48
FADELESS MET PAPER/ASSORT 12X18 24SHT • Blick Art Materials $6.79 6 $40.74
BLICK DRAWING PAPER/WHT 9X12 REAM 80LB • Blick Art Materials $10.79 6 $64.74
BLICK DRAWING PAPER/WHT 12X18 REAM 80LB • Blick Art Materials $21.53 6 $129.18
DECORATIVE PAPER/ASSORTED 1LB • Blick Art Materials $11.04 2 $22.08
ADULT APRONS/LRG DENIM W/ADJ NECK • Blick Art Materials $8.05 1 $8.05
MINI RIBBN SCULP SET/SET 6 • Blick Art Materials $8.92 12 $107.04
MAGIC MUD MLTI PRJCT/25LB W/8IN CLAY CUTR • Blick Art Materials $25.49 15 $382.35
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./BLK 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 2 $25.68
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./BLU 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.23 2 $24.46
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./DK YLW 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./GOLD 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 2 $25.68
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./GRN 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./MGNTA 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./RED 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 3 $38.52
BLICK WB BLOCK PRNT INK./SLVR 1LB • Blick Art Materials $12.84 2 $25.68
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/BLK 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 5 $8.45
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/BLK 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 20 $67.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/BLU 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 5 $8.45
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/BLU 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/BURGUNDY 9X12 50PK • Blick Art Materials $1.69 5 $8.45
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/BURGUNDY 12X18 50PK • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/DK BLUE 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 5 $8.45
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/DK BLUE 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/HOLIDAY GRN 9X12 50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/HOLIDAY RED 9X12 50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/HOLIDAY RED 12X18 50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 20 $67.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/MAGENTA 9X12 50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/MAGENTA 12X18 50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 20 $67.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/ORG 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/ORG 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/PEARL GRAY 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 20 $33.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/PEARL GRAY 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 20 $67.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/PINK 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 5 $8.45
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/PINK 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 5 $16.95
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/PURPLE 9X12 50PK • Blick Art Materials $1.69 5 $8.45
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/PURPLE 12X18 50PK • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/RED 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/RED 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/SKY BLU 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 10 $33.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/TURQ 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 20 $33.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/VIOLET 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/VIOLET 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 20 $67.80
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/YLW 9X12 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 10 $16.90
PEACOCK CONSTR PAPER/YLW 12X18 PK50 • Blick Art Materials $3.39 20 $67.80
BEMISS JASON PAPER/30SHT 12X18 • Blick Art Materials $7.18 6 $43.08
DB STUDENT TEMPERA/WHT GALLON • Blick Art Materials $11.48 1 $11.48
PRANG WASHABLE WC/COMBO 36SET CLASSPK • Blick Art Materials $76.99 1 $76.99
PRISMA SKETCHNG PNCL/WHITE • Blick Art Materials $0.90 30 $27.00
CRAYOLA COMBO CLASPK/256CT CRAYON/MARKERS • Blick Art Materials $93.07 1 $93.07
SHARPIE ULTRA FINE/BLK 5 CARD • Blick Art Materials $4.20 10 $42.00
SHARPIE 2PK/MTLC SILVER • Blick Art Materials $3.89 8 $31.12
SHARPIE MINI CLRS/ASSORT 8SET • Blick Art Materials $8.49 1 $8.49
REEVES CLASSRM PACKS/CLRD PENCIL 144CT • Blick Art Materials $56.60 1 $56.60
CHENILLE STEMS/ASST 100/PK 12IN • Blick Art Materials $1.61 1 $1.61
WONDRFOAM PEEL/STICK/MULTICLR SHAPE 720PC • Blick Art Materials $5.36 1 $5.36
FREDRIX FLOAT CANVAS/16X20 • Blick Art Materials $27.13 2 $54.26
DB STD GALLERY PANEL/18X24 1.5IN • Blick Art Materials $21.22 4 $84.88
ELMERS GLUE/GALLON SCHOOL • Blick Art Materials $8.33 1 $8.33

Materials cost

$3,179.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $317.94

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$47.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$3,553.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$780.14

Total project goal

$4,334.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,334.12

90 Donors

-$4,301.16

Donations toward project cost

-$3,553.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$747.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.93

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