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Ms. Beauston from Cary NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmony & Creativity: Empowering RCES's Artists and Musicians

Help me give my students the opportunity to experience a full art and music education.

  • 10 donors
  • $1,445 still needed

expires Aug 17

  • 10 donors
  • $1,445 still needed
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At RCES, we are proud to nurture the creative talents of our students. Our students are born artists and musicians, and our goal with this fundraiser is to provide them with the tools and resources they need to explore their artistship and musicianship to the fullest.

The items we are requesting will make a huge difference in the lives of our students by providing an environment that allows them to explore new art and music styles.

With new materials and arts, our students will have the opportunity to be more creative and expand their horizons.

Our goal for this project is to enable our students to explore new art styles, have flexible seating, and deepen their learning in both art and music. By providing them with access to these resources, we aim to inspire creativity, foster a love for the arts, and enhance their overall learning experience.

Our students at RCES are incredibly talented and passionate about the arts. They are eager to learn and explore new ideas, and with the right support, they have the potential to achieve great things. This project will not only benefit our students but also enrich our school community as a whole.

Ms. Beauston
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rechargeable Light Box for Tracing Board Portable Cordless Light Pad Drawing A4 LED Trace Lights, Golspark Wireless Battery Operated Copy Board Dimmable Black Diamond Painting Sketch - Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $27.59 12 $331.08
SIDUCAL Mobile Stand Up Desk, Adjustable Laptop Desk with Wheels, Home Office Workstation with USB Ports and Outlets, Rolling Desk Laptop Cart for Standing or Sitting, Black • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Petal Pip Lilac Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
24 Pack Dry Erase Music Staff White Boards 9"X"12 Inch Lapboard Double Sided Musical Notes whiteboard for Kids Students, Musicians and Home (24 Erasers Included) • Amazon Business $84.89 1 $84.89
Humble Crew Kid's Toy Organizer, 20 Storage Bins, White/Pink • Amazon Business $78.36 1 $78.36
Beginners Wooden Loom Notched Weaving Loom Basket Weaving Loom Tools Accessories for Kids Adult Art Craft Activity Jewelry Motor Skills Crochet Knitting Sewing Teaching Educational, 6 x 9 In (50) • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
Bits N Things White Foam Meat Trays | Disposable Standard Supermarket Meat Poultry Frozen Food Tray | Arts & Crafts | 50 Count • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Crayola Model Magic - White (1oz), 75 Count, Bulk Clay, Air Dry Modeling Clay For Kids, Art Supplies, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $35.88 2 $71.76
Noveread 60 Pcs Tempera Paint Sticks Kids Washable Paint Safe Quick Drying Paint Crayons Children Arts and Craft Toddler Art Supplies for Paper Wood Glass Rock Poster Canvas (12 Colors,5 Sets) • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Stretch Limo Black Smartmax • Amazon Business $54.43 1 $54.43
qianshan Soft Oil Pastels Set of 12 Single Colors,Non Toxic,Soft Texture Vibrant and Creamy Oil Crayons Pastels Art Supplies For Professional Artists Beginners Drawing.White • Amazon Business $8.99 6 $53.94
Canson XL Series Watercolor Sheet Bulk Pack, Midweight White Paper, 100 Sheets, 12x18 inch • Amazon Business $53.00 1 $53.00
Colorations Oil Pastels , 20 Colors Per Set, 6 Sets, Easy to Grip Hexagonal Shape, Smooth Application, Non Toxic • Amazon Business $17.85 2 $35.70
JOYIN 16 Cornhole Bean Bags for Tossing (4.7” x 4.7”), Durable Nylon All-Weather Bean Bags, Includes 15 Bean Bags and a Carry Bag, Cornhole Game Set, Party Game Supplies for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $17.41 2 $34.82
10 Pack Dry Erase Music Staff Lap White Boards 9"X12" l Write Musical Notes and More (Double Sided) Includes 10 Erasers • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
ROJASOP Cube Storage Organizer, 9-Cube Storage Shelf Bookshelf DIY Stackable Cubby Shelving with Hooks, Plastic Cube Organizer Shelf for Closet, Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Black • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
Colarr 24 Pcs Cardboard Magazine Holders 12 Colors Magazine Storage Box with Label Stickers Magazine File Holder Folder Book Holder for Desk Desktop Document Holder for School (Sweet Color) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Seajan 180 Pcs Permanent Markers Bulk 12 Colors Permanent Markers Set Fine Point Permanent Markers Assorted Colors Markers Waterproof Markers Fast Drying Markers for Doodling Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Sunshilor Metallic Markers Medium Point Metallic Marker Pens for Black Paper, Art Rock Painting, Easter Egg, Halloween Pumpkin, Card Making, Signature, Graffiti, Craft, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $9.29 3 $27.87
Elastic Fleece Cooperative Stretchy Band Integrations Dynamic Movement Exercise Latex Band Stretchy 12 Feet Creative Movement Prop for Group Activities Special Needs Large Motor Coordination • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Washable 8 Colors Dot Markers 2 Pack Set - Paint Daubers for Kids - Toddlers - Non-Toxic Bingo Daubers Arts and Crafts Supplies - Includes 200 Plus Fun Downloadable Coloring PDF Sheets (2 Packs) • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73
novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Cases and Clear Craft Keeper with Handle - 16 Inner Cases Plastic Storage Container Box (Multi-colored) • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
Sorbus 11 Inch Fabric Storage Cubes - Sturdy Collapsible Storage Bins & Handle - 6 Foldable Baskets for Organizing Clothes, Toys, Books - Multi Colored Storage Baskets for Shelves, Kids Room, Closets • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Fantastory Long Soft Chalk Pastels Set, 72 Sticks,Includes 5 Fluorescent Colors,Non Toxic Soft Pastels for Artists,Kids,Beginners,Students,Classroom,Drawing,Blending,Layering,Nail Art • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Crayola 588106 Washable Super Tips Markers, Assorted, 20/Set • Amazon Business $6.71 3 $20.13
ARLTR Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 108 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers with Fine Tip, Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
qianshan Soft Oil Pastels Set of 12 Single Colors,Non Toxic,Soft Texture Vibrant and Creamy Oil Crayons Pastels Art Supplies For Professional Artists Beginners Drawing.Black • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
IKAYAS 100 Pcs Carpet Spots Markers Carpet Circles Carpet Dots Markers for Kids Preshool Classroom Social Distancing, Carpet Floor Dots Carpet Markers for Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29

Materials cost

$1,558.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $121.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,733.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$305.85

Total project goal

$2,039.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,039.01

4 Donors

-$565.00

Donations toward project cost

-$505.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,444.60

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