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Mrs. Rosa from Bridgeport CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The 1st Step in ART is a Creative Mind

Help me give my students storage, wipes and some of the basic supplies for Art.

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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

The most basic of supplies are often overlooked when it comes art. The pencils and erasers are necessary, and they are usually the first thing to run out. We need storage for these supplies so students can find the things they need to succeed. The younger kids love to use watercolors and color pencils. The color pencils are in such high use, that they require a lot of sharpening, so I am requesting a sharpener. When creating art, bright colors are essential and help everything stand out. The Posca paint markers and the sharpies help add definition to any piece that is being created. We are working on pop art & the acrylic paint pens will help these art pieces pop!

These supplies will help students continue working on our pop art.

Mrs. Rosa
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Posca Markers with Reversible Tips, Posca Marker Set of Acrylic Paint Pens | Posca Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Paint Pen, Art Markers • Amazon Business $47.99 2 $95.98
Tealots Rotating Pen Holder/Art Supply Desk Organizer, Detachable Spliced Pencil Cup Holder, Multi-Functional Desktop Storage Caddy for Pen, Office School Supplies for Kids Desk Organizers • Amazon Business $5.99 15 $89.85
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
IRIS USA 6Pack 5.4qt Stackable Storage Bin with Secure Buckle-up Lid, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $28.49 2 $56.98
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 24/Pack (1978998) • Quill.com $25.19 2 $50.38
School Smart Synthetic Watercolor Paint Brushes, Assorted Sizes, Set of 72 - Aluminum - Durable • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Shuttle Art 12 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, 60 Pack, Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (1949557) • Quill.com $23.39 1 $23.39
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers, Bulk Shatterproof 12 Inch Ruler for School, Home, or Office, Clear Plastic Rulers, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $11.45 2 $22.90
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.43 2 $20.86
Paper Mate IF Erasers | Pink Pearl Large Erasers, Erasers, Pack of 1, 12 Count • Amazon Business $3.92 5 $19.60
Fully Automatic Small Battery Operated Electric Pencil Sharpener, Colored Pencil Sharpeners, Hands Free Pencil Sharpener for 8mm Pencils, AFMAT Pencil Sharpener for Artists, Kids Friendly • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00
60 Pcs Paint Tray Palettes Plastic Paint Pallet for Kids Students 30 Pcs White Circle Paint Pallets 30 Pcs Rectangular Watercolor Paint Holder for Painting DIY Art Craft Classroom School Project • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Amazon Basics Hardboard Office Clipboard, 12-Pack, Brown • Amazon Business $14.53 1 $14.53
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen Medium Point Black Ink Dozen (8430152) • Staples $12.15 1 $12.15
10" Art Supply Storage Organizer Desk Caddy – Color-Coded, 7-Bin Rotating Desk Organizer, Supply Caddy for Classroom, Craft & Rotating Makeup Organizer – Classroom Organization Bins by TLC Depot • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Maped Vivo Sharpeners - Double Hole, Pkg of 30 • Blick Art Materials $11.17 1 $11.17
Paper Mate Arrowhead Cap Erasers Pink 144/Box (73015) • Staples $8.80 1 $8.80
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 75 Count (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $4.29 2 $8.58

Materials cost

$638.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$698.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.35

Total project goal

$822.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $822.31

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 $822.31

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