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Mrs. Gauci from East Palo Alto, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art in Many Colors

Help me give my students colorful art paper and paints to make learning fun and engaging. We will spark creativity at home with distance learning.

  • $774 goal

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Mrs. Gauci has another project! Donate to Paint, Stickers, and Batteries to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $99.
2X

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 energetic kids eager to learn. Over 90% of our students come from low-income households. A large percentage of our families meet the definition of homeless, living in garages or multiple families in one residence. My kids' parents are struggling to pay rent and get food on the table. And yet, our children still want to create, read, write, and learn!

My students worry about coming to school and staying safe; and yet, they still want to come to school to explore, learn and grow.

I am teaching online and trying to meet my students' needs emotionally, as well as academically, during this pandemic. I want them to be safe and stay healthy as they work hard to learn to read, learn to use technology, and at the same time, learn language arts, math, science and social studies.

My Project

I want to engage my students in learning activities that are fun and colorful. Learning online is new for most children. Watching a screen and listening to a teacher for long periods of time can be difficult for 5 and 6 year-olds.

Using colorful paper and paints to reinforce our lessons will help to keep my students engaged in our activities and maximize their learning by utilizing visual and kinesthetic skills.

It will help them to communicate and socialize with each other as they share their projects that they become so proud of. It is such a joy to watch my students beam with pride and confidence!

My students will have so much fun while they use their fine motor muscles to actively participate in our lessons by cutting, twisting, tearing, gluing, painting, brushing and ripping paper. Creating colorful projects to represent our lessons will help my students socially and emotionally. They will gain positive self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. Bright colors and art lift spirits and engage students in positive conversations. Active participation will help my students to remember what they have learned.

Thank you for considering my grant for your donation.

Mrs. Gauci Costano School & 49Ers Academy Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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East Palo Alto, CA View local requests

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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neenah Paper Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Bright White, 96 Brightness, 1000 Sheets, 4 Pack (91904) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Crayola Artista II Washable Liquid Tempera Paint, Set of 12, 16oz , Assorted Colors (54-8216) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Magicfly Bulk Acrylic Paint Set, 14 Rich Pigments Colors (240 ml/8.12 fl oz.), Non-Fading, Non-Toxic Craft Paints for Painting on Canvas, Ideal for Kids, Artist & Hobby Painters • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 1 Gallon, 2 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $20.96 2 $41.92
Neenah Paper Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb/176 gsm, Eclipse Black, 100 Sheets (22024-01) • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Flood FLD6-04 latex paint additive • Amazon Business $7.98 4 $31.92
FLOOD/PPG FLD6-04 Floetrol Additive (1 Gallon) • Amazon Business $26.02 1 $26.02
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Warm Brown • Nasco $4.37 4 $17.48
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Ultra Purple, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91696) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Ultra Red, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91682) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Ultra Green, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91678) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pacon Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper - 76 lb. - 50 Sheets - 12 in. x 18 in. - Atomic Blue • Nasco $7.50 2 $15.00
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Yellow, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91625) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Blue, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91628) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Orange, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91626) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb/176 GSM, Blast-Off Blue, 250 Sheets (21911) • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Bright Green, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91629) • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Tru-Ray Heavyweight Construction Paper, White, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $2.74 4 $10.96
Wausau Vellum Bristol Cardstock, 67 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Pastel Pink, 250 Sheets (82441) • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Holiday Red • Nasco $4.37 2 $8.74
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Sky Blue • Nasco $4.37 2 $8.74
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Shocking Pink • Nasco $4.37 2 $8.74
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Holiday Green • Nasco $4.37 2 $8.74
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Tan • Nasco $4.37 2 $8.74
Pacon Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper - 76 lb. - 50 Sheets - 12 in. x 18 in. - Lively Lemon • Nasco $7.50 1 $7.50
Pacon Tru-Ray Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Orange • Nasco $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$558.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.80

Sales tax

 $51.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$657.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.99

Total project goal

$773.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $773.26

1 Donor

-$386.63

Donations toward project cost

-$328.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.99

match offer

-$386.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$328.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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