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Ms. Melissa from San Francisco, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paint, Snacks, and Books

Help me give my students snacks, new paint, and books for my after school club.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melissa's classroom raised $596

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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 Project

My students have become very interested in art therapy and want to be in the art club this year. The students are working to express their feelings through art. We need the markers, crayons and watercolor paints in order for students to continue to foster self expression through art.

The snacks will help the students make good decisions and allow them a reward for positive behaviors.

Also, students will have something in their bellies until they get home for dinner.

My students work every day to develop and master coping skills and positive outlets for their feelings. They love to be involved and any support you can provide will allow them to focus on their art. They will love and appreciate the new art materials. Thank you.

Ms. Melissa Tenderloin Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set (100ct), Fine Point Washable Markers, Drawing Markers for Kids & Adults, Great for Thick & Thin Lines • Amazon Business $15.97 5 $79.85
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (40ct), Coloring Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Marker Set, Gifts for Kids, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.67 5 $73.35
Crayola Ultimate Crayon Box Collection (152ct), Bulk Kids Crayon Caddy, Classic & Glitter Colors, Coloring Book Supplies, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $16.44 4 $65.76
Crayola Crayons Bulk (24 Packs), Back to School Supplies for Preschool & Kindergarten, Bulk Crayons for Kids, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
BEAR Real Fruit Snack Minis, Raspberry/Blueberry, No added Sugar, All Natural, Bite Sized Snacks for Kids, Non GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan, 0.7 Oz (Pack of 18) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Crayola Fine Line Markers (12pk), Coloring Markers for Kids, Back to School Supplies, Teacher Classroom Must Have, 10 Colors, 3+ • Amazon Business $22.44 1 $22.44
Prang Mini Watercolor Paint Sets, (Bulk Pack of 24) Palette Tray and Brush, 15 Assorted Colors, Art Party Favors, Prizes, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $22.33 1 $22.33
Strathmore 300 Series Canvas Paper Pad, Glue Bound, 9x12 inches, 10 Sheets (115lb/187g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Acrylic and Oil Paints • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Glico Pocky, Chocolate Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks (9 Individual Bags), 4.13 oz • Amazon Business $5.76 3 $17.28
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Mega Pack, Variety Pack, 30.1oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Fruit Flavored Snacks Variety Pack, Gluten Free, Stocking Stuffer, 16 Ct, 10.2 oz • Amazon Business $4.12 3 $12.36
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 12.9oz Box (18 Cups) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Easy: Cute & Simple Coloring Book for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Self-Love: Girl Therapy Coloring Book to Inspire Yourself and Love Who You Are • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Glico Pocky, Strawberry Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks (9 Individual Bags), 3.81 oz • Amazon Business $3.07 2 $6.14
Japanese Food Coloring Book: Bold and Easy Designs For Relaxation Featuring a Variety of Foods, Drinks, and Desserts For Adults, Kids, and Japanese Culture Lovers • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Capri Sun 100% Juice Apple All-Natural Juice from Concentrate with added ingredients, 10 ct Box, 6 fl oz Pouches • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$430.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$39.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.31

Total project goal

$595.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$595.39

11 Donors

-$548.92

Donations toward project cost

-$501.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.09

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.47

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$0.00

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