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Mr. Baca's Classroom

  • Mater Academy East
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 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

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  • Color, Color, Color!

    Funded Jan 27, 2022

    I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for your generous and selfless donations to my classroom. It is through your giving that my students are able to use paints in every skin tone and hue. When painting self portraits, or pictures of their family, they are able to recognize and represent themselves in a real and important way. Representation matters so much in this current social and political climate and it is important for students of all ages to recognize this in their art.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

  • Paint, Paint, Paint

    Funded Nov 11, 2021

    Thank you so much for your endless support and generous financial contributions. It is because of your willingness to give that my students are able to paint using colors that were once unavailable to them. These supplies, purchased by you, have allowed my students to paint flowers, tigers, fish, and even dabble in abstract design. Words cannot express how grateful I am to each and every one of you for your donations and I am sure my students feel just as much, if not more, excitement and appreciation.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Nevada Department of Education.
  • Why Cut When You Can Cricut?

    Funded May 9, 2021

    Thank you so much for your much appreciated generosity and willingness to provide my students with the supplies and funds that allow them to create without limits. Due to the original item I ordered not being in stock, I had to replace the bulk of my items with other classroom necessities such as paint palettes in a wide variety of shades and colors. My students have been using these paints to create visual masterpieces that are a direct result of your involvement and investment in their learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 6 other donors.
  • Marbling for Our School

    Funded Sep 29, 2020

    First and foremost I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous financial contribution. Your dedication to providing new and exciting materials to young artists is heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you so much!

    When students return to school they will now be able to use the marveling kits you provided which will allow them to experience and new and exciting manner of creating art. The hands on experience is great for kinesthetic learners and students are always in awe of the final results.

    Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and one other donor.
  • The Inspiration Station

    Funded Jan 14, 2021

    First and foremost I wanted to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your generous financial contribution. Your dedication to seeing young artists thrive is heartwarming and inspiring.

    Being able to provide my students with fun and comfortable flexible seating options has always been a dream of mine. Your purchase has allowed that dream to become a reality. Students can work collaboratively on the beanbag, take a moment to gather their thoughts, quietly read a book, or lay down if feeing overwhelmed. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

  • Paint With All the Colors of the Wind

    Funded Sep 14, 2020

    First and foremost I want to thank each and every one of you for your generous financial contributions and your dedication to seeing young artists flourish. Any help provided is greatly appreciated.

    With the paint sets you have helped purchase students are not limited to only using primary and secondary colors in their paintings. Students now have the opportunity to express themselves in neon colors, flesh tones, and neutrals. Having such a vast array of colors will help students express themselves in a fun and exciting way.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 2 other donors.
  • LEGO Go Getters

    Funded Sep 29, 2020

    First and foremost I want to thank each and every one of you for your generous financial contribution. Your dedication to student creativity and student success is inspiring.

    Despite not being a traditional form of art, Legos help students recognize shapes, use abstract thought, and practice spatial reasoning. They are a great tool for kinesthetic learners and a fan favorite for early finishers.

    Legos also provide students with an opportunity to collaborate, socialize, and positively interact with one another. Thank you so much and I'm sure the kids will enjoy them!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and one other donor.
  • Art Teacher Without Desk

    Funded Sep 29, 2020

    First and foremost I would like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your generous financial contributions. Your dedication to seeing both myself and my students succeed is inspiring.

    At the beginning of the year, due to the pandemic and starting at a new school, I had an empty classroom and a desk the size of a TV tray. Doing anything creative or artistic on a desk of that size was impossible considering I also needed to fit a computer and document camera on the small surface.

    Your gifts have allowed me to have ample space to create and instruct.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 2 other donors.
  • Art Rooms Need Libraries Too

    Funded Sep 16, 2020

    First and foremost I would like to thank each and every one of you for your generous financial contribution and willingness to promote creativity amongst young and eager artists.

    These drawing books will provide much needed reference and source material for artists both young and old. The information contained in each of these books will better help students understand the artistic process by providing them with step-by-step instructions and concrete examples.

    Having these books will also allow students to study independently and take initiative in creating their own art.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and one other donor.
  • Comfort Promotes Creativity

    Funded Sep 20, 2020

    First and foremost I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your generous financial contribution. Your willingness to help my students, furnish, my classroom, and promote creativity is greatly appreciated.

    Having these fluorescent light covers allows students to work in a calm, comforting, and soothing environment. Naked fluorescent lights can have a harsh glare and cause headaches in some children, neither of which are conducive to creativity. The ambiance created in my classroom is one of relaxing calm.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Baca

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and one other donor.
Being the only art teacher in a K-8 (Title I) environment requires constant innovation, supplies, reference materials, books, and access to pertinent technology. Coming predominantly from at-risk neighborhoods, single parent households, and Spanish speaking families, Mater Academy students tend to be have less access to creative outlets, but still have the desire to express themselves creatively. It is my goal to provide my students with high quality art supplies that they may not have access to due to financial and familial constraints. Help me prove to my students that their desire to create is valid and worth investing in. Help me instill in them an appreciation for the arts, Econ's their knowledge of culture, and captivate their imaginations.

About my class

Being the only art teacher in a K-8 (Title I) environment requires constant innovation, supplies, reference materials, books, and access to pertinent technology. Coming predominantly from at-risk neighborhoods, single parent households, and Spanish speaking families, Mater Academy students tend to be have less access to creative outlets, but still have the desire to express themselves creatively. It is my goal to provide my students with high quality art supplies that they may not have access to due to financial and familial constraints. Help me prove to my students that their desire to create is valid and worth investing in. Help me instill in them an appreciation for the arts, Econ's their knowledge of culture, and captivate their imaginations.

About my class

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