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Mrs. Gatchalian from Hercules, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Gets Crafty, Cricut to Empower Innovation and Creativity

Help me give my students a Cricut Maker 4 to create an innovative, engaging, accessible, and effective classroom environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gatchalian's classroom raised $1,280

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are intellectually curious, imaginative, and passionate about learning through innovative approaches to STEM education. With access to a Cricut machine, they'll be able to conceptualize and produce everything from sophisticated classroom decorations to personalized educational resources and intricate STEM projects. Whether they're organizing scientific materials, developing narrative storyboards, or designing comprehensive cultural STEM celebration displays, the Cricut will empower them to take meaningful ownership of their learning experience in an engaging and dynamic way.

This technological tool will not only amplify their creative expression but also cultivate essential skills like strategic design thinking, spatial reasoning, and collaborative problem-solving.

For students who excel through visual or kinesthetic learning modalities, this device represents a transformative educational opportunity. Your support will help metamorphose our classroom into an environment where abstract ideas become tangible realities.

This technology will not only facilitate deeper engagement with the curriculum but also foster students' self-confidence, critical thinking capabilities, and genuine pride in their academic achievements. I'm continually impressed by their resourcefulness, intellectual depth, and creative potential, and I'm eagerly anticipating the innovative projects they'll develop with your support!

Mrs. Gatchalian Hercules Middle 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.

Hercules, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

175 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker 4 + Starter Bundle - Seashell • Best Buy Education $389.99 1 $389.99
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐭 Craft Cart Organizer Table Compatible with Cricut Rolling Organization and Storage with Vinyl Roll Holder, Crafting Cabinet Workstation Tool Accessories Holder for Craft Room (Patented) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
The Ultimate Accessories and Supplies Bundle for Cricut Makers and All Explore Air - The Perfect Bundle/Tool Kit for Beginners, Pros and Skilled Crafters - Instantly Create Amazing Crafting Projects • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Cricut Deep-Point Blade and Housing - Leather/Rubber/Steel - Durable • School Specialty $49.57 1 $49.57
Cricut Blade - Wavy Blade Tip with Housing • Blick Art Materials $46.67 1 $46.67
Cricut Blade - Rotary Blade with Drive Housing • Blick Art Materials $46.67 1 $46.67
Cricut Blade - Knife Blade with Housing • Blick Art Materials $45.74 1 $45.74
Cricut Blade - Premium Fine Point Blade with Housing • Blick Art Materials $35.46 1 $35.46
Cricut Blade - Deep Point Blade with Housing • Blick Art Materials $35.46 1 $35.46
Cricut Adhesive Cutting Mats - Pkg of 3, Light, Standard, and Strong Grip • Blick Art Materials $33.78 1 $33.78
Cricut Blade - Wavy Blade Tip • Blick Art Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Cricut TrueControl Weeding Kit • Blick Art Materials $22.65 1 $22.65
Cricut TrueControl Knife Kit • Blick Art Materials $18.12 1 $18.12
Cricut Transfer Tape - 12" x 48", Roll • Blick Art Materials $7.90 2 $15.80
Cricut Heat Resistant Tape - 2 cm x 16 m • Blick Art Materials $6.58 2 $13.16

Materials cost

$951.04

Vendor shipping charges

$4.96

Sales tax

$87.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,087.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.87

Total project goal

$1,279.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,279.16

2 Donors

-$660.17

Donations toward project cost

-$568.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.53

match offer

-$610.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$518.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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