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Ms. Purcell from Victorville, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Relax & Create

Help me give my students colored pencils, scratch art books, art tiles, shrink film, glue, bird house kits, key chain rings, and various other materials to use for mental health and enrichment activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Purcell's classroom raised $496

This project is fully funded

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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

I am thrilled to be teaching math and science to my incredible sixth graders this year! These are my favorite subjects, and I just love this age group. My students are enthusiastic about learning new things and are full of energy!

Our school has a spectacular staff and incredible community support.

Even though we are located in a low socioeconomic area, it is clear that parents want the best for their children by their active involvement.

My students face many daily challenges, as many come from foster homes or might be experiencing homelessness; however, they always come to school with dazzling smiles, ready to have fun learning.

This is going to be an amazing school year because so much has changed. It was difficult to transition to distance learning as neither staff nor families were prepared. Now, we are ready and our students are eager to start learning online. It will look so much different, but I am confident that we will all do our very best.

My Project

This month, I am excited to return to school to teach summer school in person! This will be great for my students as well as myself. It has been so long since any of us has seen the inside of a classroom!

While I will teach ELA and Math, I will also have time for social emotional and enrichment activities.

I want to do some fun things with this group of 14 students. Therefore I am requesting several items for my kiddos to enjoy. They will be able to express themselves creatively, which they haven't had many opportunities for in a really long time. We will start with the bird houses! They will assemble and then paint their very own!

We will also make Shrinky Dink key chains. This always goes over well and students enjoy creating their own designs. I know the scratch art books will also be a hit. Finally, my students can realax and unwind with the super sets of colored pencils and Mandala coloring books. Research shows coloring is excellent for mental health as it uses both sides of the brain.

With your help, my students and I will have a fun filled month of summer school. I am beyond excited about all of this!

Ms. Purcell Mesa Linda Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencil Set, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, 36 Count, Long • Amazon Business $5.97 15 $89.55
12 Wooden Birdhouses - Crafts for Girls and Boys - Kids Bulk Arts and Crafts Set - 12 DIY Unfinished Wood Bird House Kits, 12 Paint Strips, 12 Paintbrushes & Stickers for Children to Build & Paint • Amazon Business $28.97 2 $57.94
Mystical Mandala Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $3.46 15 $51.90
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $11.88 2 $23.76
4M 4563 Magnetic Mini Tile Art - DIY Paint Arts & Crafts Magnet Kit for Kids - Fridge, Locker, Party Favors, Craft Project Gifts for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $10.15 2 $20.30
Grafix Sanded Shrink Film, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Pack of 50, White • Amazon Business $18.54 1 $18.54
16 Pack Scratch Note Pads with 4 Different Colors Random Delivery, Drawing Notepads for Kids and Wooden Stylus with Each Note • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Amscan Alphabet Rulers | Party Favor | Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $7.59 2 $15.18
The Invention of Hugo Cabret • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret - Teacher Guide by Novel Units • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Stencil Drawing Kit for Kids, 25 Pcs Plastic Drawing Stencils with 400+ Shapes, Great Birthday Gift for Boy Girl • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
KINGFOREST 100PCS Split Key Ring with Chain 1.2 inch and Jump Rings,Split Key Ring with Chain Silver Color Metal Split Key Chain Ring Parts with Open Jump Ring and Connector. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
21 Pcs Drawing Painting Stencils Set for Kids, Plastic Painting Template Over 300 Different Patterns with 1 Pcs Painting Brush for Crafts Template for Girls Boys Gift • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97

Materials cost

$353.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.33

Total project goal

$495.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $495.54

4 Donors

-$231.44

Donations toward project cost

-$224.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.97

match offer

-$231.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.64

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