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Mr. Tomizawa from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self Expression through Art

Help me give my students a pack of construction paper, packs of water color paper, paint, canvas, paint brushes, and glue sticks.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Tomizawa's classroom raised $289

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 Students

My students come from a diverse neighborhood. They are all eager learners despite the many challenges they may face. They come from diverse backgrounds, both economically and culturally. I am proud to say our school is all inclusive, and we celebrate the diversity of our students to the max.

Many of our families are first and second generation immigrant families who are new to the country, planting seeds for their own success and for future generations to come.

Education is a top priority, regardless. Invest in our future! We will all benefit!

My Project

We are coming off a tough school year. The need to be able to express ones feelings and ideas are crucial for healthy living. I want my students to have the opportunity to express their feelings and ideas through calming art projects.

The materials will give my students a calming and self reflective manner to express themselves.

Humans express themselves in many ways. I hope this calming and peaceful manner to express themselves will allow many more students to vocalize their feelings and ideas if they have something concrete to refer to, to truly express one's feelings and thoughts.

Mr. Tomizawa Gardner Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

More than half 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

35 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Craft Smart Acrylic Paint Set Value Pack, 16 Colors – All-Purpose Paint Kit for Beginners and Professionals • Amazon Business $18.16 3 $54.48
CONDA Artist Canvas Panels 8 x 10 inch, 12 Pack, Primed, 100% Cotton, Artist Quality Acid Free Canvas Board for Painting & Oil • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing and Rock Painting, Blue • Amazon Business $6.88 5 $34.40
Canson 7022446 XL Series Watercolor Textured Paper Pad for Paint 140 Pound, 11 x 15 Inch, 30 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.58 3 $28.74
Hulameda Paint Tray Palettes, Plastic Paint Pallets for Kids or Students to Paints on School Project or Art Class-12pcs • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
SunWorks Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 12" x 18", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60

Materials cost

$194.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.32

Total project goal

$288.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.82

3 Donors

-$238.82

Donations toward project cost

-$203.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$50.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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