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Mr. Weidenbach from Indianapolis IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make it a Colorful Summer!

I'm thinking big here! I was shocked when I found out that my students have NO art materials whatsoever at home. My students need inexpensive watercolor paints and pads.

  • $1,234 goal

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My Students

I am returning to the classroom after 15 years in the not-for-profit arts world. I feel so grateful to be teaching again! My school system and coworkers are incredibly supportive, but we do not have enough funds to provide these basic art supplies for my students to use at home.

My school is a combination elementary/middle school located in an urban Indianapolis setting with a diverse student population, including over 70% minority students and over 50% free meals.

We are one of three "Center for Inquiry" magnet schools that are part of the Indianapolis Public School (IPS) system. The curriculum is unique among IPS schools because it is inquiry-based, student interest-driven and emphasizes peace studies and tolerance. We are on track to be an International Baccalaureate-certified school later this year.

My Project

What a surprise it will be to the students to learn that they have art materials that they can use at home over the summer! I took an informal poll in my classes recently and learned that almost none of my students have even the most basic materials, such as markers or watercolor sets, at home. I would love to make this possible. Upon return to school in the fall, we will celebrate the works made over the summer and decorate our school!

The summer is not fun-and-games for many children- it can be an unpredictable time where caregivers, and even meals, are not as reliable and predictable as they should be.

Having these materials can give students purpose, and the thought of sharing the finished artworks in the fall provides hope. Thank you for your consideration!

Mr. Weidenbach
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CRAYOLA MRKR/WC PAD/10INX8IN 50/SHT • Blick Art Materials $1.69 330 $557.70
SARGNT SEMI MOIST WC/WASHABLE WC 8SET • Blick Art Materials $1.35 330 $445.50

Materials cost

$1,003.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,048.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.99

Total project goal

$1,233.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,233.24

7 Donors

-$1,223.24

Donations toward project cost

-$1,039.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$183.49

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $0.00

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