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Ms. Parrett from Hillsboro, OR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incredible Mosaic Tile Art Projects for All in the Makerspace

Help me give my students freedom to create amazing mosaic tile art projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Parrett's classroom raised $166

This project is fully funded

My Project

The library includes the Next-Level Makerspace. This space offers all students, regardless of race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, or sexual orientation the opportunity to engage in the welcoming, supportive, creative space.

Student engagement in school is a very important role of the Makerspace.

The new national hidden educational crisis in schools is chronic student absenteeism. According to the Oregon Department of Education, the Hillsboro School District is one of the worst hit, having 35.4% chronic absenteeism (missing >=10% of the school year). Research reports 40% of students feel less connected to school following the Covid-19 pandemic. Students are less likely to skip class if they feel connected to their peers and feel welcome in school. Additionally, anxiety was the most common reason students cited for why they had missed school in the past year.

One way to encourage students struggling with attendance due to anxiety is to have them experience the Makerspace. When students discovery the creative space they become engaged, gain a sense of belonging, and it can become a reason they come to school.

The objective of this grant is to stock our Makerspace with high-quality, student-selected, easy to use Mosaic Tile craft supplies that students can use during advisory and lunch to freely create projects they can take with them, and be proud to display and gift.

This space is an oasis in the desert of middle school for many of our students.

The students want me to pass along their desire to keep the Makerspace fully stocked with amazing craft supplies to make sure next year’s students continue to have the opportunity to let down their guard, take a deep breath, and immerse themselves in the world of crafting.

Ms. Parrett J.W. Poynter Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hillsboro, OR View local requests

More than half 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

650 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lanyani 1600 Pieces/2.2 Pounds Vibrant Mixed Glass Mosaic Tiles for Crafts Cathedral Stained Glass Pieces - Assorted Colors and Shapes-Great Value Pack, Opaque… • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Youway Style Petal Mosaic Tiles for Crafts, 568g Flower Tiles Pieces for Mosaic Craft Supplies,DIY Mosaic Outdoor Decor(Mixed Colors,20 Ounce) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
1.1LB Random Iridescent Leaves Ceramics Mosaic Tiles, Making Creative 3 Size Ceramic Mosaic Pieces for DIY Craft,Flowerpots, Vases, Cups, Garden Decor Mosaic Making Supplies (Green) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Mosaic Glass Pieces Tiles for Adults: LATIIZ 320Pcs Rainbow Color Mixed 5 Shapes Stained Glass Bulk for Beginner Artist - Mosaics Kit for Making Art Project Craft DIY Lamp Vase Coaster Stepping Stone • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
1 LB Penny Round Mosaic Tiles, 10mm ~20mm 5sizes Iridescent Rounds Recycled Glass Tiles Mix for Adults & Kids DIY Mosaic Making Garden Project (All Mix) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Black Powdered (Sanded) Grout - 2 Lbs • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39

Materials cost

$109.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.83

Total project goal

$165.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$165.56

1 Donor

-$74.12

Donations toward project cost

-$74.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$78.36

Match offers toward project cost

-$66.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.08

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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