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Ms. Finley from Cedar Rapids IA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Expanding Curriculum

My students need drawing pencils, charcoal and pastel paper, moldings and other art supplies to be able to experience what it is like to use high quality materials.

  • $2,206 goal

This project expired on February 15, 2016.

This project expired on February 15, 2016.

My Students

My students are striving to become the best artists they can be but do not have the supplies available to them to help take them to the next level. I would love for them to be able to experience all that art can do for them without having to worry about not having the materials to take them there.

Our students all have amazing stories about where they come from.

Many have not only struggled in school for years but have struggled in their home lives too. They do not have enough money to pay for resources like art supplies. These students are extremely talented and just need some art supplies to create their artwork.

My Project

With these supplies, students that can not afford to print off their photos can use the school's. They will also be able to have drawing paper available to them that is specified for the specific materials they are using and have drawing pencils available for all students to use!

Our school recently switched to semester long classes.

With the new changes, it has opened a wonderful opportunity for our students to be able to have more time in the classroom. With these new supplies, they will have the chance to expand their knowledge with a variety of materials and not only pencil and paper.

Ms. Finley
Grades 9-12
  • J.F. Kennedy High School
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 120 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ampersand Scratchbord Tool Kit • Blick Art Materials $21.52 10 $215.20
Brother WorkSmart MFC-J880DW Compact All-in-One Inkjet Printer • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Ampersand Claybord Scratchbord Pack - 5" x 7", 1/8" Thick, Black, Pkg of 3 • Blick Art Materials $6.90 20 $138.00
General''s Sketchmate Classroom Art Pack • Blick Art Materials $136.62 2 $273.24
Art Spectrum Pastel Paper - 9" x 12", Rainbow Pack, Pkg of 20 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $40.24 3 $120.72
Canson Mi Teintes Drawing Papers - 19" x 25", Moonstone, Single Sheet • Blick Art Materials $2.01 60 $120.60
X-Acto School Pro Heavy-Duty Electric Sharpener (1670) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Set - Black, Various Nibs, Set of 4 • Blick Art Materials $6.93 15 $103.95
Scratch-Art Tool Set • Blick Art Materials $6.79 10 $67.90
E-Z Ink (TM) Compatible Ink Cartridge Replacement for Brother LC-75 XL High Yield (12 Black, 4 Cyan, 4 Magenta, 4 Yellow) 24 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Epson Photo Paper GLOSSY (8.5x11 Inches, 100 Sheets) (S041271) • Amazon Business $17.94 3 $53.82
Canson Biggie Recycled Newsprint Pad - 24" x 36", 100 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $16.75 3 $50.25
Borden & Riley Paris Bleedproof Paper For Pens Pad - 9" x 12", 40 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $10.19 4 $40.76
Human Hand Stand - with Sphere • Blick Art Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
Human Hand Stand - with Tetrahedron • Blick Art Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
Maped Pencil Eraser - Triangle • Blick Art Materials $0.95 30 $28.50
Large Face Parts - Ear • Blick Art Materials $27.41 1 $27.41
Large Face Parts - Eye • Blick Art Materials $27.41 1 $27.41
Large Face Parts - Nose • Blick Art Materials $27.41 1 $27.41
Large Face Parts - Mouth • Blick Art Materials $27.41 1 $27.41
General''s Kneaded Eraser - Small • Blick Art Materials $0.45 50 $22.50
Gray Paper Stumps - 3/8" x 5", Pack of 12 • Blick Art Materials $3.21 6 $19.26
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$1,702.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$116.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,874.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$330.77

Total project goal

$2,205.16

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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