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Mr. J. A. Simmons from Lorton VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The School Culture Initiative : Building Relationships for the Future

Help me give my students the support to build a vibrant and dynamic school culture!

  • $1,249 goal

This project expired on April 22, 2024.

This project expired on April 22, 2024.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My name is John Simmons and I am a fifth grade teacher at Lorton Station Elementary. I am seeking supplies to help supplement after school activities, such as art club, and recreational events. The supplies would go toward allowing children to express their creative minds and physical well-being. Entering my 22nd year, I have a passion for creating opportunities for kids to spend time together, build relationships, and show their individual creativity.

I strongly believe that investing in students by creating a vibrant school culture is the key to improved academic performance, confidence in class, work ethic and school spirit.

More than 35 students were able to express themselves in a way that cannot be expressed in a normal art room setting during school hours. Art Club was a resounding success with more than 60 students and parents can together to celebrate our students art work this past month. The excitement was contagious and I look to continue Art Club throughout my time here and expand the program to other grades. We will be holding Art Club: Session 2, which will focus on beautifying the school and it’s surroundings as well as creating art to brighten up our hallways.

Mr. J. A. Simmons
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless All-In-One Color Inkjet Printer + PG-240 Black and CLI-241 Color Inks • Amazon Business $106.00 1 $106.00
Canvas 11 x 14 Inch, Canvas Boards for Painting 32 Pack, Blank Canvas for Painting Using Acrylic Paint or Oil (Pre-Primed) • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
Happy Jump Soccer Goal 7'x5', 6.6‘x3.3', 5'x3.6', 4'x3', 3'x2.2' Soccer Net for Kids Backyard • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
Rubber Basketball - Official Size • Teachers' School Supply $13.92 5 $69.60
School Specialty Standard Grab-A-Flag Football Belt and Flag, Assorted Sizes, Set of 12, Red • School Specialty $31.27 2 $62.54
Jumbo Acrylic Paint Markers - 15mm Felt Tip 12 Color Graffiti Markers Water Based Paint Pens For Rock Painting，Wood, Rock,Plastic and Almost All Solid Surfaces,Marker Pen Set For Artists, Students • Amazon Business $28.49 2 $56.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 3 $38.70
3 Pack of 9 Foot Jump Ropes • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 2 $36.00
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 2 $35.98
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 2 $35.98
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 2 $35.98
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 2 $35.98
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 2 $35.98
Mikasa Size 5 Deluxe Cushioned Soccer Ball, Ages 12 and Up, 27 Inch Diameter, White/Green - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $17.92 2 $35.84
Round Paint Palette with 10 Paint Wells • Kaplan Early Learning Company $1.79 15 $26.85
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 5 Reams, 2500 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $26.63 1 $26.63
Sportime Max ProRubber Football, Intermediate, Size 7 - Leather/Rubber - High School - Adult • School Specialty $11.92 2 $23.84
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear (142) • Quill.com $5.21 4 $20.84
10Pcs Paint Brushes for Pumpkin Painting, Anezus Kids Paint Brushes Classroom Toddlers Paint Brush Set Flat Top Brushed for Preschool Daycare Craft Washable Acrylic Paint • Amazon Business $6.49 3 $19.47
10Pcs Paint Brushes for Kids, Anezus Children Paint Brushes Toddler Large Chubby Kids Paint Brush Set for Preschool Daycare Classroom Washable Paint Acrylic Paint • Amazon Business $6.49 3 $19.47
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Gallon - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Pacon Card Stock - White, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $11.58 1 $11.58
Hefty Party On Disposable Plastic Cups, Assorted, 16 Ounce, 100 Count • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97

Materials cost

$969.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $47.42

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,061.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$187.25

Total project goal

$1,248.35

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