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Ms. D's TK-5th Grade ART Room Supplies

Help me give my students Art supplies, they need many supplies, and love to create!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Darcy's classroom raised $997

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This Elementary School in CA sees an urgent need for improvement in our art program. While we have dedicated, and passionate art teachers, we face significant challenges in funding this program. Due to budget constraints and limited resources, our students are missing out on the vital creative, and artistic development that art education can provide. We believe that nurturing young artistic talents not only enriches their lives but also contributes to their overall academic success and personal growth. I believe that the right resources in place can provide these young students with the opportunity to explore their creativity, develop their emotional intelligence, and expand their horizons through art.

I am writing to humbly request financial support for our elementary school's art program.

With your generous contributions, we aim to achieve the following objectives:

Art Supplies and Materials: We require funds to purchase art supplies, such as paints, brushes, canvases, sketchbooks, and other essential materials that will allow our students to express their creativity freely. 

We firmly believe that these initiatives will greatly benefit our students by enhancing their creative skills, critical thinking abilities, and self-esteem. By investing in our art program, you will be making a significant difference in the lives of these young, eager learners who face economic challenges on a daily basis.

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Ms. Darcy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy - Nevada Campus Grades 3-5 Sausalito, CA View local requests 208 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Model Magic (2lb Bucket), Primary Colors, Modeling Clay Alternative, Kids Arts & Craft Supplies for Classrooms, Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $22.47 8 $179.76

Transon Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 for Watercolor Acrylic Gouache Oil and Tempera Painting • Amazon Business $12.99 10 $129.90

Hamilco 11x17 Black Cardstock Paper 80 lb Cover Card Stock 25 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 6 $119.94

Zingarts Canvases for Painting 8x10 Inch 48-Pack,100% Cotton Primed Painting Canvas Panels, Canvas Boards is for Professionals,Students & Kids, for Acrylic Paint, Oil Paint, Watercolor, Gouache • Amazon Business $25.65 4 $102.60

Princeton Real Value, Series 9100, Paint Brush Sets for Acrylic, Oil & Watercolor Painting, Syn-White Taklon (Rnd 2, 8, 12, Stroke 3/4, Wash 1/2) • Amazon Business $11.72 6 $70.32

20 Pcs 1 Inch Flat Paint Brush Nylon Craft Brushes with Wooden Handle for Acrylic Watercolor Oil Crafts Face Body Art • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97

Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Perfect for Halloween Treat Bags, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, 2+, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94

Spiareal 30 Pcs Sugar Skull Mask Paper Masquerade Mask Day of The Dead Mask Bone Mask Costume Masks for Women Men Halloween Party Supplies, about 22 cm/ 8.66 inches in height • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98

Materials cost			$738.41
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$67.56
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.08
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$847.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$149.48
Total project goal			$996.53
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$996.53
7 Donors			-$971.53
Donations toward project cost			-$825.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$145.73
match offer			-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Ms. D's TK-5th Grade ART Room Supplies

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