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Mrs. Hall from Hartford, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ergonomic Drawing Tools

My students need more comfortable and durable tools for their drawing lessons.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hall's classroom raised $171

This project is fully funded

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My Students

My art students are in Kindergarten through Grade 5, and the school is of the highest need. One hundred percent of the student population receives free breakfast and lunch. Some are learning English, and some are transient. Though the school is high in need, it is also highly caring. Here, teachers, support staff, and administration work hard to create a positive learning environment. Parent participation is growing, and student work, including in art, is proudly shown in the halls and in community events nights such as our recent Art and Literacy Night. District wide, our students also participate in wide events such as Hartford Performs and the Hartford Youth Art Renaissance, where three students' art work is selected to for display at the Wadsworth Atheneum.

The arts in Hartford have faced multiple cuts.

Though it is a source of pride or refuge, all resources in our district have been limited by the City of Hartford's budget. The visual arts are a crucial part of our students' learning, and connect to other disciplines. Although responsibly consumed, these resources are finite--and we could use always use more.

My Project

Handheld pencil sharpeners will keep volume down during art making time--and help our concentration as well.

In a tiled classroom with a metal and glass skylight ceiling, the sharpener is extra loud.

Sometimes we have lots of pencils to sharpen! In guided and independent drawing time, it helps to be able to work in one place. Handheld pencils will minimize transitions, and allow the students to be more independent. Although we have plastic sharpeners, these are not as durable as the metal sharpeners I request, and are constantly needed to be replaced. The curve on the sharpeners should be a little comfier than the plastic sharpeners we currently use.

Crayons which are larger will also help my Kindergarten and Grade 1 students to be more independent. Allowing them to draw with a comfier grip will help prevent crayon breakage. Less breakage will make their drawing time more comfortable and help our materials last a little longer.

Mrs. Hall Parkville Community School Grades 3-5

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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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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20113-1001-Crayola Jumbo Crayons Classpack - Pack of 200 • Blick Art Materials $55.41 1 $55.41
21416-1002-Alvin Hand-Held Pencil Sharpener - Dual Hole • Blick Art Materials $1.60 30 $48.00

Materials cost

$103.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.34

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.64

Total project goal

$170.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $170.94

3 Donors

-$170.94

Donations toward project cost

-$145.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.64

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