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Oil Pastels for Middle School Masterpieces

My students need new oil pastel sets and paper to create artwork in color and learn about pastel techniques.

$538 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are fun-loving, smart and hard working! Our students come from all across the city to participate in the unique, ELL (English Language Learner) program specific for grades 6-8.

My students come from all different backgrounds to create a positive learning environment, where they will be encouraged to brainstorm, collaborate, and create works of art.

Students at our middle school take art class for an entire school year as their elective/specials class and range in different skill levels and abilities.

My Project

My students love working with oil pastels and learning about color theory. Unfortunately, our oil pastel supplies have been depleted for this year, leaving very few pastels to share among several students- some of our class sizes average around 30 students. I want my students to each have their own set of oil pastels to use independently at their tables.

Students will use the oil pastels to create works inspired by their favorite artists such as Kandinsky, Munch, Van Gogh to name a few.

Students love working in the medium of oil pastel, and learning how to blend colors together with the smooth texture of the pastels.

Oil pastels are vital to an art classroom, as they are so versatile. I want each and every one of my students to experience multiple types of art media, to become well-rounded artists.

Ms. Stevens

Grades 6-8

Turn of River Middle School

Stamford, CT

Connecticut

More than half of students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 630 students.

9 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

10710-2160: Canson Mi Teintes Drawing Papers - 8-1/2" x 11", Felt Grey, 25 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $11.16 20 $223.20

20020-2509: Pentel Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $3.20 50 $160.00

Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost			$383.20
Vendor shipping charges			$38.32
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.75
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$457.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$80.69
Total project goal			$537.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$537.96
6 Donors			-$525.61
Donations toward project cost			-$457.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$68.34
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$12.35
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Oil Pastels for Middle School Masterpieces

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

Oil Pastels for Middle School Masterpieces

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

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