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 amazing! I teach art in a low-income district where most of my students receive either free or reduced-price lunch. Many of my students have a limited foundation to the arts and have not been exposed to many artists, styles, art fundamentals. When they come to my class, they are funneling in from three different schools, with separate curricula.
I infuse them with a love for the arts by focusing on art as a form of communication between the artist and the audience, while encouraging them to find their voice.
We spend time developing their skills and techniques in order to give them confidence in using art as a vehicle for expression. My students love to question and search for answers. They are motivated and absorb information, and they continuously look for the connections between themselves and the world around them.
My Project
My art room evolves with our ever changing world, and my students keep up with the pace of our ever moving world. Our art supplies are limited and their exposure to an assortment of media is limited to our yearly budget.
This coming year we will be incorporating Project Based Learning (PBL) through cross curricular instruction with overarching questions that focus on Social Justice.
Students will identify and educate their peers on topics they are passionate about. They will "Use Their Voices" as they advocate and raise awareness about their causes. My students need a laptop, printer ink, magnets, button maker and transfers to design, edit and transform their 2D art to public art.
In addition to designing, wearing, displaying and sharing their own art, they will use this opportunity to create their own committee in school that will reach out to their own communities. Please help me get my students the supplies we need for these sustainable social justice art projects.
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
PPD Inkjet PREMIUM Iron-On Dark T Shirt Transfers Paper LTR 8.5x11" pack of 50 Sheets (PPD004-50)
• Amazon Business
$39.27
10
$392.70
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" Laptop, 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) Display, AMD Ryzen 3 3250U Processor, 4GB DDR4 Onboard RAM, 128GB SSD, AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, Windows 10, 81W10094US, Business Black
• Amazon Business
$359.99
1
$359.99
Super Strong, Flexible 3.5x2 In Magnetic Business Card 100 Pk. DIY Custom Magnet With Adhesive Back Is Great Promotional Product for Contact Info. Peel and Stick Magnets for Realtors or Craft Projects
• Amazon Business
$30.81
6
$184.86
HP DeskJet Plus 4155 Wireless All-in-One Printer, Mobile Print, Scan & Copy, HP Instant Ink Ready, Auto Document Feeder, Works with Alexa (3XV13A)
• Amazon Business
HP 67 | Ink Cartridge | Tri-color | Works with HP ENVY 6000 Series, HP ENVY Pro 6400 Series, HP DeskJet 1255, 2700 Series, DeskJet Plus 4100 Series | 3YM55AN
• Amazon Business
$16.89
4
$67.56
HP 67 | Ink Cartridge | Black | Works with HP ENVY 6000 Series, HP ENVY Pro 6400 Series, HP DeskJet 1255, 2700 Series, DeskJet Plus 4100 Series | 3YM56AN
• Amazon Business
$15.89
3
$47.67
Happizza 200 Sets 58mm(2.25 in) Blank Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine 58mm, Round Badge Making Supplies, Includes Metal Cover, Plastic Button Back Cover, Clear Film&Blank Paper
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
Materials cost
$1,267.65
Vendor shipping charges
$13.44
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$19.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,330.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$234.72
Total project goal
$1,564.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,564.82
1 Donor
-$1,564.82
Donations toward project cost
-$1,330.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Septimus and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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