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Mx. Simiya from Saint Louis, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Empty Cabinets to Creative Possibilities

Help me give my students pencils, charcoal, kneaded erasers, Sharpies, watercolor pencils, brushes, oil pastels, and scissors will give my students essential tools to explore drawing, painting, color, collage, and mixed-media techniques in our art classroom.

  • 6 donors
  • $784 still needed

expires Dec 06

  • 6 donors
  • $784 still needed
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Mx. Simiya Clyde C Miller Career Academy
Saint Louis, MO Grades 9-12

My Project

I’m starting a new chapter as the new art teacher in a high school classroom that is missing many of the basic supplies students need to create. As I prepare to welcome my students, I’m working to transform this under-supplied classroom into a functional, inspiring art studio.

My students deserve access to the tools that allow them to experiment, take creative risks, and discover what they are capable of as artists.

This project will provide essential drawing, painting, and mixed-media materials so we can start the school year ready to create.

With your support, we can fill our empty cabinets and build an art room where students have the materials they need to develop their skills, express themselves, and make meaningful artwork.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 6 donors

Mx. Simiya will only receive their materials if this project is fully funded by December 6.

Mx. Simiya Clyde C Miller Career Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

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

500 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Faber Castell Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencil - Classpack of 144, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $119.22 1 $119.22
General's Charcoal Pencils - Classroom Assortment, Set of 72 • Blick Art Materials $91.60 1 $91.60
Blick Studio Drawing Pencils - Class Pack of 144 • Blick Art Materials $81.56 1 $81.56
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (2082960) • Quill.com $35.32 2 $70.64
Blick Studio Vine Charcoal - Canister of 144 • Blick Art Materials $67.10 1 $67.10
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastels Colorpack, Jumbo Size, 12-Assorted Colors, Set of 288, 12.25x10.75x2.5 - Adult • School Specialty $64.34 1 $64.34
Royal & Langnickel Aqua-Flo Brushes - Class Pack of 36 • Blick Art Materials $55.01 1 $55.01
6 Pcs 8” Scissors, Sharp Stainless Steel Comfort Grip for Everyday Use | Right/Left Hand, All Purpose Scissor for Office Home School Craft Sewing Fabric Supplies, High/Middle School Student Teacher • Amazon Business $8.99 6 $53.94
Prang Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, 3.3 mm Core, Class Pack, Set of 288 • Blick Art Materials $50.01 1 $50.01
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultimate Collection, Ultra Fine And Fine Tip Markers, Assorted Colors, 72 Count - Classroom, Teacher Supplies, Arts & Crafts, Bulk Marker Set • Amazon Business $49.19 1 $49.19
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36/Pack (1884739) • Quill.com $21.89 2 $43.78
Sax Extra Soft Latex-Free Kneaded Erasers, 1-1/4 x 3/4 x 1/4 Inches, Medium, Gray, Pack of 36, 4.5x4.15x1.15 - Rubber - Adult • School Specialty $29.47 1 $29.47
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $24.43 1 $24.43

Materials cost

$800.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$851.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.29

Total project goal

$1,001.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,001.96

3 Donors

-$215.00

Donations toward project cost

-$185.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $783.44

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