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Mr. Shelby from Durham, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Shelby's classroom raised $1,350

Extra Necessities Needed in My Art Classroom!

Help me give my students the essentials to be able to create art without limitations!

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Mr. Shelby North Oak Academy
Durham, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Teaching at a brand new school has been incredibly exciting, but it has also come with many challenges when it comes to classroom funding and supplies. As I prepare for the upcoming school year, I am realizing just how many basic materials are still needed in order to keep my classroom organized, functional, and engaging for students each day. While I have already created another project focused on creative classroom experiences and art engagement, this project is centered more on the everyday necessities that help my classroom run smoothly.

Many of these items may seem small on their own, but they make a huge difference in helping students learn effectively and helping me provide a positive classroom environment.

I have already spent a great deal of my own money trying to fill the gaps, but with limited school funding, I simply cannot continue purchasing everything alone. Any support toward these essential classroom needs would make a meaningful impact on both my students and our classroom this school year.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Shelby North Oak Academy Grades 3-5 Durham, NC 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

500 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
General's Charcoal Classroom Pack, Assorted Hardness, Assorted Tools, Set of 235 - Wood • School Specialty $228.37 1 $228.37
Cray-Pas© Junior Artist@trade; Jumbo Stick Colorpack@trade; - Set of 288 • Nasco $68.24 2 $136.48
School Smart Washable Tempera Paints, Assorted Colors, Pint Set of 12 • School Specialty $30.14 4 $120.56
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks - 6-Set of 12-Pack (72 Total) - Washable, Quick-Dry (90 Sec), Non-Toxic, Allergen-Free, ASTM Certified Art Supplies, Mess-Free Twist & Paint for Kids & Classrooms • Amazon Business $49.91 2 $99.82
Sax Versatemp Heavy-Bodied Tempera Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Fluorescent Neon Colors, Set of 6, White • School Specialty $48.97 1 $48.97
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi- Pack, 825 Ft x 1 Inch - Colored Painters Tape for Arts & Crafts Labeling or Coding, Kids Art Supplies Color Tape Rolls, Colorful Masking Craft Tape • Amazon Business $22.22 2 $44.44
posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Point Acrylic Paint Pens with Reversible Tips, Art Supplies For Gifts, Decorations, Fabric, Metal, Glass, Wood and Canvas, Set of 24 • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Crayola Jumbo Crayons Classpack (200ct), Large Toddler Crayons, Bulk School Supplies, Essential Preschool & Kindergarten Art Supplies for Teachers • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Sax Origami Paper School Pack, Assorted Patterns and Colors, 265 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $32.09 1 $32.09
School Smart Washable Tempera Paints, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Neon Fluorescent Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
Mr. Pen- White Gel Pens, 8 Pack, 0.8mm, Fine Point White Gel Pens for Black Paper, Bullet Journaling, Card Making, Highlighting, Drawing, Sketching, Scrapbooking, Adult Coloring, Art Supplies • Amazon Business $5.84 3 $17.52
Spacrea Metal Pen Organizer, Pencil Holder for Desk, Desk Organizer with Drawer for School, Home, Art Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
School Smart Spectrum Paper Mosaic Squares, 3/4 Inches, Pack of 4000, Black • School Specialty $13.19 1 $13.19
Prang Shades of Me Multi-Cultural Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets - Durability • School Specialty $3.74 3 $11.22
Hygloss Pony Bead, 6 x 9 mm, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 1000 • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$978.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.39

Sales tax

 $76.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,147.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$202.49

Total project goal

$1,349.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,349.93

1 Donor

-$1,349.93

Donations toward project cost

-$1,147.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$202.49

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