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Ms. Santana from Penitas, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Freedom to Express Myelf

Help me give my students art supplies like canvases, paintbrushes, pens and pencils to express their emotions in a creative manner.

  • $280 goal

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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 Students

My school consists mostly of second language learners, special education students, regular education students, as well as gifted and talented students that are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. Most will be returning to face-to-face instruction after a year and a half of virtual learning due to COVID-19. Many of my students do not have the ability to purchase basic school supplies. I want to provide them with the resources needed to succeed with your help, I can.

My students want to learn, feel empowered, and be successful in life.

They are eager to learn and to be challenged. I want to provide them with this opportunity. I teach sixth-grade students who are starting middle school and ready to learn. It's my goal to fulfill my students' educational needs and help them be ready for any educational challenge that they may face.

My Project

My students are incredibly resilient individuals and are slowly adjusting to being back in school and face to face instruction. This school year has been an adjustment for them and they have learned to express their feelings and emotions through art.

The donations to this project will help my students use their creativity to express their feelings in a positive manner.

My students are eager and ready to get started on their artwork and cannot wait for the art supplies to arrive.

The students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents by displaying their work in the classroom and library if they choose to do so.

Ms. Santana
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Madisi Painting Canvas Panels 48 Pack, 8X10, Classroom Value Pack Art Canvas • Amazon Business $34.98 3 $104.94
Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Zipper-Case Set | Quality Soft Core Colored Leads for Adult Artists, Professionals and Colorists | In Neat, Strong Carry-Anywhere Zipper Case • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Madisi Painting Canvas Panels 72 Pack, 5X7, Classroom Value Pack Art Canvas • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
30 Colors Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point Felt Pens, Lelix Assorted Colors Markers Pens For Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner Coloring, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Artist Paint Brush Set - VIKEWE 16 Different Sizes Paint Brushes with Oil Painting Knife and Sponge, Suitable for Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil and Gouache Painting, Perfect for Artists Kids - Blue • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
U.S. Art Supply 15 Piece Multi-Purpose Artist Paint Brush Set - Pony Round and Flat Bristles for Painting Portraits, Canvas, Paper, Wood - Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil - Kids, Adults, Students, Beginners • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$204.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.97

Total project goal

$279.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.81

2 Donors

-$279.81

Donations toward project cost

-$237.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.97

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