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Mx. Jo from Denver, CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mx. Jo's classroom raised $731

Help Kaiser Elementary Bring Art Back to Our Students!

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore their imagination through art!

Mx. Jo Kaiser Elementary School

Denver, CO Grades 3-5

Celebrating 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

At KES, our students are full of creativity, curiosity, and potential. Right now, because of severe district funding shortages, Kaiser is the only school operating in the red in all of Denver. As a result of these deep budget deficits, our school currently has no art program.

We believe every child deserves a creative outlet, regardless of a school’s financial situation.

That’s where you come in!

Your Support Creates Our Art Class

Since we don’t have traditional art class funding, every paintbrush, marker, and craft supply must be sourced directly through donations. By contributing to our art supply drive, you are single-handedly giving our elementary students access to hands-on, high-impact creative experiences, including:

Homemade Slime: Exploring color mixing, textures, and hands-on science concepts.

Friendship Bracelets: Building fine motor skills, focus, and community bonds between classmates.

Custom Skateboards: Giving students a canvas to paint, express their individuality, and proudly showcase their unique art.

Why Art Matters for Kaiser Right Now

Art is a critical tool for mental health, self-expression, and problem-solving. While budget shortfalls have stripped our school of dedicated art resources, your generosity can make sure our kids don't miss out on the joy of creating.

How You Can Help

Every dollar directly funds creative opportunities for a student who would otherwise go without.

$10 buys basic supplies like beads, oil pastels, and paint.

$25 funds model magic for a whole class project.

$50 sponsors 26 custom skateboard kits for a child to design and paint.

Let’s bridge the gap together and make sure the kids at Kaiser Elementary get the vibrant, creative education they deserve!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

211 students impacted 14 donors

Project tagged as

Denver, CO
Grades 3-5
Mental Health
Visual Arts
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mx. Jo Kaiser Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Denver, CO 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

211 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

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 2 $87.98

Mryitcal Button Maker Machine Multiple Sizes, 1''+1.25''+2.25'' Pin Maker Button Press Machine W/ 300 Sets Metal Pinback Inserts, Pin Making Supplies Kit for DIY Badges • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00

Meooeck 12/24/36 Pack Blank Skateboard Decks Bulk, 17 x 5 Inch 7 Ply | Maple Double Tail, Natural Wood, Mini Plain Skateboard Deck for Beginner Kids, For DIY Art Painting Wall Home Decoration • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99

Crayola Oil Pastels - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 336 • Blick Art Materials $49.25 1 $49.25

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

Maitys 50 Pcs 2 x 2 Inch Mini Canvas Panels Bulk Small Stretched Canvas Blank Square Boards for Painting Teenagers Art Oil Acrylics Craft • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98

Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $33.36 1 $33.36

Shuttle Art 30 Pack Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, 12 Colors Watercolor Paint Set bulk with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98

Mini Hot Glue Gun Set for Class Project, Small Glue Gun Hot Melt Arts Craft DIY Glue Gun for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs (Multicolored 8 Pieces) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Mryitcal 50 Sets Keychain Button Making Supplies for 1.25 Inch Button Maker Machine, 32mm Double-Sided Key Chain Button Refills With Metal Shell, Clear Plastic Film, Key Ring Backing Parts, Multicolor • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00

Csyidio 251Pcs Shrink Dink Keychain Kit,Shrink Plastic Sheets | Includes 20 Sheets , Hole Punch, Tassels, Lobster Clasps, Keychain, Key Ring, Great for DIY Halloween Crafts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Zenacolor Tempera Paint Sticks - 12 Colors Kids Paints - Non-Toxic Washable Paint Sticks for Kids - Mess Free Quick Drying Art Supplies for Toddlers • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Elmer's Magical Liquid Slime Activator - 8.75 oz • Blick Art Materials $6.92 2 $13.84

Food Coloring Liquid Set - Jelife 20 Colors Liquid Easter Eggs Dye Kit Edible Cake Decorating Color Flavorless Vibrant Food Dye for Baking Macaron Frosting Fondant Cookie(6ml/Bottles) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

LIS HEGENSA 1300 Pcs DIY Childrens Crafts Beads Friendship Bracelet Kit, with Pony Beads Letter Beads and Bracelet Making Kit, Colorful Charms, Used for Custom Necklace Bracelets and Jewelry Decor • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Redtwo 1600Pcs Letter Beads for Bracelets A-Z Alphabet Beads for Bracelets | 6 Styles of Colorful Alphabet Beads, Heart Number Beads, Friendship Bracelet Kit with Elastic String • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

1000PCS Polymer Clay Beads Bracelet Making kit, 24 Style Cute Fun Beads Fruit Flower Animal Cake Butterfly Heart Beads Charms for Jewelry Necklace Earring Making DIY Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $4.60 1 $4.60

Materials cost			$569.10
Vendor shipping charges			$13.62
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.54
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$621.26
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$109.63
Total project goal			$730.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$730.89
11 Donors			-$564.13
Donations toward project cost			-$493.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$70.37
match offer			-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$16.76
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Kaiser Elementary Bring Art Back to Our Students!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

Project tagged as

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

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.