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Mrs. Pena-Martinez's Classroom

  • Jackson Middle School
  • San Antonio, TX
  • More than three‑quarters 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

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  • Inspiring Young Artists with Books for our Classroom Library

    Funded Mar 2, 2020

    My students and I were thrilled to find out that our project was fully funded! I have no words to express my gratitude for your support. I try to offer as many opportunities to my students as I can. Your generosity and support makes it possible for me to continue to do this.

    Every artist needs good learning material to progress and there is nothing like good old paper art book. Our classroom library is in dire need of new books to help inspire and keep early project finishers busy improving their drawing skills.

    Your donations for the art books will help my students will help my each of my 150+ students build better artistic skills. The art books will also foster a love for learning art even for those students who are reluctant to try new styles and/or techniques. My students will love to see new books in our classroom library to read, study, and help them become better and stronger artists.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena-Martinez

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 4 other donors.

  • Boosting Artistic Confidence with Brand New Sketchbooks

    Funded Oct 25, 2019

    We were thrilled to find out that our project was fully funded! I have no words to express my gratitude for your support. I try to as many opportunities to my students as I can, your generosity and support makes it possible for me to continue to do this.

    The sketchbooks we purchased will help 150 art students during their creative process, for taking art class notes and completing warm-up assignments. In addition, real progress in student's developing as designers will depend on how frequently and habitually, they sketch out their ideas and variations.

    Your donations to our project will gave my students a professional looking sketchbook to aid them in developing the habit of working frequently with creative ideas. This will essentially lead them to not only become stronger artists, but also give my students a boost in their artistic confidence.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena-Martinez

    This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 16 other donors.

  • A Creative Classroom: Creating Sculptures Using Hot Glue!

    Funded Mar 29, 2017

    We are thrilled to be receiving 17 cold glue guns for the art classroom. I do not have the words to express my gratitude for your support for our project. We try to offer as many opportunities to our students as we can, and your support makes it possible for us to continue to do this.

    The supplies that you are providing for my students will allow my 150+ per semester to be able to create sculptural projects without the risk of burning themselves. My students will do their best to write/draw "thank you" notes! My students and I appreciate your interest and support so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena-Martinez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and 2 other donors.

  • A Safe Place to Dry our Artistic Creations!

    Funded Sep 4, 2016

    I can't fully express my joy and excitement, and thanks for your donation to our project. It is great to see that you share my vision of the importance of the arts.

    We are thrilled to be receiving two art drying racks for the art classroom. The students will now have a safe place to dry their art works! These drying racks will help keep the students' work safe and in good condition until they are graded. These additions to our classroom will definitely impact student motivation and achievement.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena-Martinez

  • A Safe Place to Dry Our Artistic Creations!

    Funded Oct 15, 2015

    We can't fully express our joy and excitement, and many thanks for your donation to our A Safe Place to Dry our Artistic Creations Project. It is so great to see that you share my vision of the importance of the arts.

    We are thrilled to have received two art drying racks for the art classroom. The students now have a safe place to dry their works of art! These drying racks will help keep the students' work safe and in good condition until they are graded. These additions to our classroom will definitely impact student motivation and achievement within the art room and beyond.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena-Martinez

"Creativity takes Courage." - Henri Matisse.......... Art promotes creativity and freedom of expression, and helps students embark on a journey of self-respect, self-reflection, tolerance, and academic success. Our school is positive and very supportive of the arts and the students love to express their creativity!

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"Creativity takes Courage." - Henri Matisse.......... Art promotes creativity and freedom of expression, and helps students embark on a journey of self-respect, self-reflection, tolerance, and academic success. Our school is positive and very supportive of the arts and the students love to express their creativity!

About my class

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