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Mrs. Rachelle Sy from National City, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Palettes of New Colorful Markers to Unleash Artistic Potential

Help me give my students the freedom to unleash their artistic potential with a palette of new and colorful markers!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rachelle Sy's classroom raised $193

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In our classroom, students engage with literature on multiple levels. They read diverse stories, craft their narratives, and collaborate on visually striking posters that showcase literary connections. To elevate this experience, students will benefit from having fresh art supplies, particularly vibrant markers, that will transform our creative process.

These new tools will empower students to:

Express their unique perspectives through vivid illustrations; enhance their collaborative poster projects with eye-catching designs; visualize literary themes and character journeys in colorful detail; Explore the intersection of visual art and written storytelling.

Integrating these art supplies fosters a deeper connection between reading, writing, visual expression, and emotional learning. Students will bring their imaginations to life, exploring the depths of literature through both words and images. This multi-faceted approach not only enhances comprehension but also allows students to weave rich, colorful stories that reflect their inner worlds and unique interpretations of the texts they encounter.

Mrs. Rachelle Sy Sweetwater High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

National City, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 7 $63.56
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $24.04 2 $48.08

Materials cost

$111.64

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$10.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.85

Total project goal

$192.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$192.33

1 Donor

-$86.24

Donations toward project cost

-$84.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

match offer

-$92.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.45

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$0.00

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