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Mr. H.B. Murray from Hercules, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Writing Palooza

Help me give my students an environment to explore the creative side of English.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. H.B. Murray's classroom raised $289

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are so smart. They know how to write for school, but I want to push them in a direction that is really difficult for them. Creativity! What good is English and Literature if it doesn't inspire us to express ourselves!?! Therefore, instead of tests this year, we will be making our own stories. These will include novels, graphic novels, picture books, and imaginary worlds.

Help us explore the creative side of English.

We need colored pencils and comic strip templates to write graphic novels. Candy and prizes to make the games more fun! And a few containers to keep the supplies tidy.

Mr. H.B. Murray Hercules Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

160 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils Bulk Class Pack 462ct 14 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $84.74 1 $84.74
Spangler Dum Dums Lollipops Candy Limited Edition Flavors, 300 Pops (51 Oz) Bag • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Plastic Straw Dispenser and 100 Pcs Drinking Straw Organizer Container with Stainless Steel Lid Transparent Drinking Straw Holder Striped Plastic Straw Plastic Drinking Straw (Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Starburst All Pink Strawberry - 1.5 lbs of Delicious Fresh Bulk Wrapped Taffy Candy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Colored Pencils 24 Count, Colors of the World, Skin Tone Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $4.56 3 $13.68
Pounchi Super Game Bros Stickers（200Pcs）Cartoon Anime Stickers Merchandise Gifts for Party Supplies Decorations Laptop Water Bottle Vinyl Stickers for Teens • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Amazon Basics 12-Inch Stainless Steel Ruler with Non-Slip Cork Base, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
Blank Comic Book: Variety of Templates, 2-9 panel layouts, draw your own Comics • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
50Pcs Luffy Stickers Pack for Laptop, Anime Graffiti Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Decals for Water Bottle Laptop Car Bicycle Luggage Skateboard Computer, Gift for Teen Girls and Boy • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
70pcs Wednesday New Addams TV Show Stickers Bloody Mary US TV Series Wednesday Stickers Party Supplies Water Bottle Waterproof Aesthetic Vinyl Laptop Luggage Skateboard Computer Stickers for Kid Teens Adult (Wednesday) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$194.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.33

Total project goal

$288.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.86

4 Donors

-$281.80

Donations toward project cost

-$245.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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