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Ms. Dempsey from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fundamental Tools for Schools

Help me give my students the basic tools for projects. Students constantly need different materials to help create scenarios and presentations to communicate their ideas.

  • $794 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

My students always surprise me with how creative they are with their ideas. They have such great ideas for projects and science labs, but often times, I lack the materials for them to use to enhance their creative ways.

I am hoping to provide different materials for the students to use to create awesome projects and colorful notebooks to feed their artistic minds.

Science, in a way, goes hand-in-hand with art whether creativity is encouraged. With basic tools, such as paper, glue, markers and stickers, the students can use them to enhance their visions and make it more colorful and eye catching.

Please help fund this project so I can provide more options of materials for my students. They will love the items I chose to make their projects so much better.

Ms. Dempsey Alexander Hamilton Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Washable Glue Sticks 0.28 oz. Clear 36/Pack (ST44777) • Staples $11.74 10 $117.40
Zhanmai 160 Sheets Glitter Cardstock 250 GSM Thick Glitter Paper for Craft 20 Color Colored Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Inch Glitter Card Stock Paper for DIY Crafts Scrapbooking Gift Wrapping Party Decor • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
IRIS 5-Drawer Storage Cart White (116803) • Staples $44.98 1 $44.98
Waynoda Colorful Alphabet Letter Stickers, 10 Sheets, Self Adhesive, Paper, for Scrapbooking Decorative DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $8.59 4 $34.36
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry (Dries Up To 3x Faster) SUPER BRIGHT COLORS 24 Pack, Smear Free, Assorted Colors Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point 0.7mm, Colorful Pens for adults Women & Men • Amazon Business $27.83 1 $27.83
JAM Paper? Self-Adhesive Alphabet Letter Stickers, Silver, 242/Pack (132811517) • Quill.com $7.64 3 $22.92
1512 Alphabet Stickers 12 Sheets Alphabet Stickers Vinyl Self-Adhesive Number Alphabet Vinyl Stickers, Mailbox Numbers Labels DIY Crafts Art Making, Decals for Sign,Notebook, Classroom Decor, Door • Amazon Business $7.64 3 $22.92
Accent Design Paper Accents Variety Pack, 12x12, 72pc, 65lb - Essential Card Stock, Colored Paper, Cardstock Paper for Scrapbooking, Crafts, and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $20.83 1 $20.83
Containlol 48 Pieces Cartoon Cute Fun Pens for Kids Back to School Cool Black Gel ink Pens Bulk First Day of School Easter Day Gifts Supplies, 12 Styles(Colorful Fruit) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Containlol 48 Pieces Cartoon Cute Fun Pens for Kids Back to School Cool Black Gel ink Pens Bulk First Day of School Easter Day Gifts Supplies, 12 Styles(Cute Animals) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hamilco Black Colored Cardstock Paper - 8 1/2 x 11" 65 lb Cover Card Stock - 50 Pack • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
SAKEYR Super Golden Metallic Paint Markers, 12 Colors Sparkle Metallic Glitter Markers, 0.7mm Extra Fine Point Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Glass, Wood, Black Paper, Scrapbook, DIY Art Crafts • Amazon Business $16.58 1 $16.58
Aneco 1040 Pieces Foam Letter Alphabet Stickers Self-Adhesive Capital Case Letters Stickers for Arts Craft Supplies, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ZJWZSLI Vinyl Sticker Decals, 972 Alphabet Stickers 12 Sheets in 12 Colors, Waterproof Decals for Sign, Notebook, Classroom Decor, Door, Mailbox Numbers Labels DIY Crafts Art Making • Amazon Business $4.98 3 $14.94
ZJWZSLI 12 Sheets Alphabet Stickers, 912 Total, Multicolor, Vinyl, Waterproof, Custom Style, Letter Print, Decals for Sign, Notebook, Classroom Decor, Door • Amazon Business $4.98 3 $14.94
Bright Creations 1560-Pieces Foam Letter Stickers for Crafts, 60 Sets of Self-Adhesive A-Z Alphabet Letters (12 Colors, 0.87 in) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Partyreal CA5570 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Double-Sided Scrapbook Paper Pad 12x12-24 Sheets Craft Cardstock Paper, Halloween Designer Paper for Card Making, Decorative Craft Paper, Scrapbooking Supplies, Junk Journal Art Craft Paper Supply • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Confetti Dots Scrapbook Paper: Pastel Polka Dot Patterns, Multi Color, Decorative Craft Paper, Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Crafts Projects - 20 Designs, Double Sided 8 x 8" • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Comic and Superhero Scrapbook Paper Pad: Double Sided Scrapbook Paper for Craft Projects • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
SAKEYR Metallic Acrylic Paint Markers - 1.0mm Fine Tip Glitter Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Stone, Glass, Ceramic, Wood, Fabric, Black Paper, Scrapbook Journals, Photo Albums, DIY Crafts (12 Colors) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker, Bullet Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Quill.com $10.71 1 $10.71
800pcsTeacher Stickers Classroom Stickers Motivational Stickers for Kids Stickers for Students (800 pcs Teacher stickers3) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
800pcs Teacher Stickers - Motivational Classroom Stickers for Kids & Students (800 pcs) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
YASMEN 6"x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - 24 Sheets of Patterned Cardstock for Card Making, Scrapbooking, Junk Journal, DIY Gift Cards - Single-Sided Decopodge Decorative Craft Paper • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
YASMEN Celestial Themed Mixture Colored Paper Pad, 24 Sheets - 6'6' Space Galaxy Cardstock Paper Pads • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip Marker Set, Poster Markers, Markers For Wood, Plastic, And More, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $5.13 1 $5.13

Materials cost

$582.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$674.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.08

Total project goal

$793.88

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