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Mrs. DiVenuto from Springfield, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tomorrow's Authors Begin Today

Help me give my students the tools they need to be authors. The binding machine will allow them to publish stories. The crayons, markers, pencils, and paint will allow them to add creative illustrations.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. DiVenuto's classroom raised $627

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 are friendly, helpful, and happy. If you read aloud a story you are bound to hear applause at the conclusion. Fall down and ten miniature nurses will try to help you up! Struggle on the playground and someone will shout "You've got this".

They enjoy being together and learning new things.

I love how supportive they are of each other. They delight in their own achievements and cheer on their classmates with gusto.

My Project

The markers, crayons, and bookbinding machine will help my students create the books of their dreams. They will keep rough drafts in the storage boxes, When they are ready to publish their stories, they can write and illustrate using the art supplies. Their story will be bound into a book!

The art of writing helps the author understand and clarify their own thoughts.

It is said that often people do not fully understand their own thoughts until they write them down. Writing is academic, therapeutic, artistic, and a form of communication. It is often a gift to the reader.

Mrs. DiVenuto Rebecca Johnson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Springfield, MA View local requests

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

21 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BTSKY 6 Pack Multipurpose Utility Box- Large Capacity Pencil Box with Lid Snap Closure Assorted Color Pencil Holder for Organize and Carry Pencils Watercolor Pens Stationery Office Supplies Organizer • Amazon Business $18.89 4 $75.56
Binding Machine, 21-Holes, 450 Sheets, Comb Binding Machine with Starter Kit 100 PCS 3/8'' Comb Binding Spines, Comb Binding Machine Perfect for Letter Size, A4, A5 or Smaller Sizes Office Documents • Amazon Business $72.95 1 $72.95
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, School Supplies, 16 Bold Colors, 256 Count • Amazon Business $59.97 1 $59.97
Crayola Crayons, School & Art Supplies, Bulk 6 Pack of 24Count, Assorted • Amazon Business $11.53 4 $46.12
Amazon Basics Basic Duty Storage/Filing Boxes with Lift-Off Lid - Legal/Letter Size, 20-Pack • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper - White, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 8 Ream Case (4,000 Sheets) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Keebor Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, Bulk of 24 Washable Watercolors,12 Colors with Wood Brushes for Party Favors,Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
EXPO Low-Odor Dry-Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $25.09 1 $25.09
Kids Face Mask, Disposable Kids Masks for Protection Breathable Colorful Cute Face masks for Children Safety Mask Anti Dust Air Pollution Protection • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $21.71 1 $21.71
Pacon PACMMK07430 Chart Tablet, Picture Story, 24" x 32", White, 25 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.63 1 $12.63
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
School Smart Ruled Sentence Strips, 3 x 24 Inches, White, Pack of 100,6471 • Amazon Business $5.54 1 $5.54

Materials cost

$494.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.95

Total project goal

$626.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$626.36

3 Donors

-$412.89

Donations toward project cost

-$369.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.79

match offer

-$192.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$163.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.35

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$0.00

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