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Ms. Lukash from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Brighten Up Our Learning!

Help me give my students construction paper and art supplies like gemstones, a variety of different types of paints and sensory dough.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lukash's classroom raised $455

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

Do you remember what it was like when you were in school? Do you remember what supplies you were required to have in class? The families in my classroom struggle to purchase most of the required materials needed for success in the classroom.

I just started my 8th year as a kindergarten teacher at my school.

I teach approximately 20 kindergarten students in a general education classroom at a low-income school in New York City. They are a great group of kids who are extremely inquisitive and want to learn more.

My Project

Art is so important in a child's development. This is the year that will shape a child's attitude about school and about learning. Making it the most positive and nurturing experience is a way to insure that these children will continue to love learning and strive to do their best in school. I have requested construction paper and various art supplies, like paints and sensory dough. Art is such an important part of a child's development, but unfortunately we don't have an art program. I want to make sure my students have a variety of art supplies to explore with on a daily basis.

Ms. Lukash PS 140 Nathan Straus Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DS430X - Mad Mattr® Sensory Dough - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $76.99 1 $76.99
PP670 - Foam Sensory Paint - 5-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 3 $74.97
TS997 - Kwik Stix™ Tempera Painters - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 4 $47.96
LA868 - Acrylic Gemstones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
TA4109 - Manila Drawing Paper - 9" x 12" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 2 $17.98
TA50BK - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 10 $11.90
TA50WT - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 10 $11.90
TA50GA - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50HG - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50MA - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Magenta • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50BU - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50DW - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Dark Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50GB - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50HP - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Hot Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50DB - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Dark Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50YE - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50VT - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50HR - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50LB - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Light Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50PN - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50RG - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95
TA50BR - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 5 $5.95

Materials cost

$350.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.15

Total project goal

$454.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$454.35

6 Donors

-$319.35

Donations toward project cost

-$271.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.90

match offer

-$135.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.25

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$0.00

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