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Ms. Heltemes from Redwood Falls, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Level Up With the Basics

Help me give my students the necessary supplies to take their STEM projects further in my family consumer science class! Acrylic paint and paintbrushes are always being used up, and these basic craft supplies help with my limited budget.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Heltemes's classroom raised $275

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are so creative and love hands-on projects. It can be hard to keep up with all the usable products each year. Students are always asking for more paint options, as well as supplies that are fresh and ready to go at the beginning of the year.

I have many hands-on projects that would use the glue, paint, and organizational supplies, including cupcake wars, interior design shoeboxes, and food truck wars.

This makes a difference for their learning by providing basic supplies that will take their projects further. My students are so creative and love to work with their hands, and I provide as many opportunities as I can to do so.

Ms. Heltemes Redwood Valley High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOMZ 5 Drawer Plastic Organizer for Home and Office Supply Storage, Clear/Black - Organization Tower for Closet, Bedroom, Bathroom, or Dorm Room • Amazon Business $50.09 1 $50.09
Best Test Brush In Cap Rubber Cement, 8 Ounces • School Specialty $7.12 4 $28.48
Sharpie Brush Twin Permanent Markers, Brush and Ultra Fine Tips, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOABIII, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors, 16 count • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Surebonder Cool Shot Mini Glue Gun Glue Sticks - Pkg of 40 • Blick Art Materials $6.61 2 $13.22
Paint Brushes Set, 30 Pcs Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Oil Watercolor Acrylic Paint Brush, Artist Paintbrushes for Body Face Rock Canvas, Kids Adult Drawing Arts Crafts Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
8" Scissors Bulk 6-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Oxford Reinforced Zip Pouches, 10 Pack, 13-3/16" x 10-7/16", Translucent Poly Bag, White Mesh Lining, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Zippers (77707) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$184.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.14

Total project goal

$274.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $274.27

1 Donor

-$137.14

Donations toward project cost

-$116.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.57

match offer

-$137.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.57

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 $0.00

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