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Mr. Castruita from San Tan Vly., AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Colorful Class

Help me give my students access to some creative projects in Spanish class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Castruita's classroom raised $201

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.

My Project

I teach two different levels of Spanish class. Learning a new language isn't just vocabulary and grammar. Students need to be able to learn about the culture. While learning about the culture we have the opportunity to do some creative activities to help my students learn. The plastr craft will help me be able to have my students make mini piñatas and small alebrije creatures. The paper streamers will be used to decorate them along with the paint cups to keep the paint organized. The foil will help add structure or shape to the creatures. The staplers will help keep things attached. This project will help keep the students engaged while being able to be creative as they learn about a piece of the Spanish speaking culture. This will also give them something to take home and show their family and friends.

Mr. Castruita J.O. Combs Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

San Tan Vly., AZ View local requests

More than a third 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

140 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Plast'r Craft Modeling Material P0052720, Fan-Fold, 6" Wide, 20 lb. • Amazon Business $66.49 1 $66.49
Coceca 12 Rolls 984ft Crepe Paper Streamers in 12 Colors for Rainbow Party Decorations Wedding Ceremony Various Large Festivals Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Amazon Basics Standard Aluminum Foil, 12" X 200' • Amazon Business $9.19 2 $18.38
Sargent Art 22-1610 No-Spill Paint Cups with Flip Open Lids, Set of 10 • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Amazon Basics Stapler, Full-strip Desktop Stapler, Metal Office Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, 3-Pack • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$129.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.05

Total project goal

$200.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$200.35

1 Donor

-$200.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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$0.00

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