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Mrs. Solis from Saint Paul, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring a Strong Classroom Community to Start Our School Year

Help me give my students supplies we need to build our classroom community, with activities like decorating our pencil bags and making suncatchers to brighten up our room.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Solis's classroom raised $475

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are eager students. I've also included some beginning-of-the-year projects: making stained glass animals and our own magnets for our lockers, and decorating our own pencil bags. These projects are the perfect way to start our year.

My 4th graders are the engineers, pilots, dentists, poets, and architects of the future.

At the beginning of the year, we need to build a classroom community that will help my students feel confident and excited about the things we are going to learn together. These supplies are just the ticket. Thank you for considering this project.

Mrs. Solis Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Saint Paul, MN 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Suncatchers Painting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
pabues 8×4.7 Inch Blank DIY Craft Bag Canvas Pencil Case Blank Makeup Bags- Canvas Pencil Pouch Bulk Canvas Cosmetic Bag Multi-Purpose Travel Toiletry Bag Canvas Zipper Bags • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
JOYIN 12 Wooden Magnet Creativity Arts & Crafts Painting Kit for Kids, Decorate Your Own Painting Gift for Easter Basket Stuffers, Birthday Parties and Family Crafts, Party Favors for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.95 3 $29.85
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
1step2dream Spanish English Affirmation Cards for Kids | Bilingual Motivational | 30 Positive Empowering Cards for Students | Mindfulness, Affirmations, Self Esteem, Relaxation & More • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
66 Colors Fabric Paint, Shuttle Art 3D Fabric Paint with Stencil and Brushes, Permanent Textile Paint Includes Neon, Metallic, Glitter and Glow in the Dark Paint, Ideal for Clothing and DIY Decoration • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Play-Doh Holiday Set of Tools, 43 Accessories & 10 Modeling Compound Colors, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.92 1 $18.92
Krafty Kids DIY 3D Suncatcher Kit - Ladybug • Blick Art Materials $3.05 6 $18.30
Yes Horizon Group USA Suncatcher Paint Pens 10 Pack, 10mL Nontoxic Suncatcher Paint Pens for Window Art, Window Art Paint Refill, Paint Projects, Suncatchers Sold Separately • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
12730+ Loom Rubber Bands Refill Kit in 26 Color with 500 Clips,6 Hooks, Premium Bracelet Making Kit for Weaving DIY Crafting Gift • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Rainbow Loom® Treasure Box Glow in The Dark Edition - 7000 Glow Rubber Bands, 2 Happy Looms, and to Create Beautiful Rubber Band Bracelets! Kids Crafting Activity, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Rainbow Loom® Treasure Box Sparkle Edition, 8,000 Rubber Bands in 8 Different Sparkly Colors, and a BONUS of 2 Happy Looms, Great Activities for Boys and Girls 7+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MIXDING Boho Sun Sunrise Sunset Colorful Sunshine Modern Entrance Door Mat 17x30 Inch Doormats Decor, Bohemia Home Front Door Porch Outdoor Indoor Decorations • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
108 Pcs Color Your Own Inspirational Bookmarks - DIY Motivational Coloring Blank Paper Bookmarks for Kids & Teachers (Elegant Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
JOYIN 36 PCS 9"x6" Make a face Stickers for Kids, Make Your Own Animal Mix and Match Sticker Sheets with Safaris, Sea and Fantasy Animals Kids Crafts Party Favors Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Solar - Neptune UV • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
Rainbow Loom- Color Changing Bands-Solar Moon UV • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09
Confetti Mix • Amazon Business $5.03 1 $5.03

Materials cost

$354.76

Vendor shipping charges

$12.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.12

Total project goal

$474.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$474.15

4 Donors

-$297.37

Donations toward project cost

-$256.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.86

Matching donations from our partners

-$172.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$146.52

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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