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Mrs. Gilpin from Santa Cruz, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Room Starter Kit

Help me give my students art room decor, anchor charts, classroom management tools, and basic supplies to start the year for my three art classrooms.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gilpin's classroom raised $768

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello Donors,

After 19 years of teaching in the 3rd through 4th grade, I am taking on a new adventure of becoming the district elementary art teacher serving TK through 5th grade at three different sites.

I want to create classroom environments that are welcoming, safe, and inspiring.

This summer I have been getting ready for this new adventure by lesson planning and prepping for my three different classrooms. These rooms are in need of some love. Some of the items on this grant will beautify the space with art posters, anchor charts, and decor. Also, on this grant are some supplies that I will need for some lessons that I have in the works.

I hope to make these art rooms a place that students can't wait to come back to each week. A place where they will grow self expression, self esteem, creativity, mindfulness, motor skills, and growth mindset all while having fun.

Thank you for your consideration.

Mrs. Gilpin Green Acres 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.

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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

800 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roylco? 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Decorative Hues Paper, 192/PK, 2 PK/BD • Quill.com $36.89 3 $110.67
Elements of Art Posters 12" X 18" (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $25.95 3 $77.85
TSSART 3 Pack White Artist Tape - Masking Artists Tape for Drafting Art Watercolor Painting Canvas Framing - Acid Free 0.2 Inch Wide 180FT Long • Amazon Business $6.99 9 $62.91
Colorations Wheat & Gluten Free Dough, 6 Classic Colors, ea 1.5 lb | Non-Toxic, Play Dough, Bulk Set, Sensory Kit, Party Favors, Classroom Pack • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Wassily Kandinsky Canvas Wall Art - Composition Viii Poster Prints - Abstract Posters Classic Art Reproductions for Bedroom Living Room Home Decor Unframed (12x16in/30x40cm) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
TSSART 3 Pack White Artist Tape - Masking Artists Tape for Drafting Art Watercolor Painting Canvas Framing - Acid Free 0.8inch Wide 540FT Long Total • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
EXCOOL CLUB Wall Art - 6pc Eclectic Decor, 12x16 Vincent Van Gogh Poster Set, Unframed Gallery Prints for Bedroom, Living Room • Amazon Business $12.49 3 $37.47
Giftexpress 6 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes - Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great for Do It Yourself Art Home School Office Assorted Colors 2" Roll by 10 yds • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
KUUQA 500 Pieces Mixed Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Googly Eyes DIY Scrapbooking Crafts • Amazon Business $5.75 6 $34.50
Solo Chime Bell for Teachers' Classroom Management, Meditation Chime • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
BIBLSPACE Mexican Wall Art Frida Kahlo Poster Mexican Art Prints Frida Kahlo Wall Art Mexican Wall Decor Feminist Wall Art Mexico Wall Art 12x16 Inchx3 Unframed • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
School Smart Sidewalk Chalk Tub, Assorted Colors, Pack of 20 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $3.74 2 $7.48

Materials cost

$552.75

Vendor shipping charges

$10.70

Sales tax

$50.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$652.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.12

Total project goal

$767.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$767.44

11 Donors

-$751.26

Donations toward project cost

-$652.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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