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Ms. Avetisian from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art, Therapy for the Heart

Help me give my students a way to express themselves through art. Creating art can relieve stress for many of my students.

  • $310 goal

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My Students

One word that describes my students is determined. This hardworking group of children stop at nothing! Many of them even attend school 7 days a week in order to stay on top of their studies.

Our wonderful school serves a large immigrant community.

With that being said, most parents have to work long hours in order to provide for their families. This results in students spending longer hours in the school building. Many students consider our school their second home.

My Project

It has been proven that art has a positive effect on the human brain. Students with learning disabilities will be able to express themselves through drawing or painting. Play dough will help children develop eye-hand coordination. The markers, glitter and other materials will be used to create posters for our ELA business unit. Students will then take the posters to a local bank to showcase their work. Art will boost students' self-esteem and provide a sense of accomplishment. It is very important for students to express themselves and art is the perfect way to do it. There should always be time for art as it is extremely beneficial.

Ms. Avetisian PS 101 the Verrazano Grades 3-5

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

32 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AX30 - Lakeshore Dough Assortment Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.99 1 $57.99
LK936 - Economy Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
PP518 - Glitter Designers?- Set?of?8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
TRU RED 8" Titanium Scissors, Straight Handle, 2/Pack (TR55023) • Staples Advantage $16.99 1 $16.99
MN6 - Jumbo Pencils • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Staples Standard Staples, 1/4" Leg Length, 5000 Staples/Box, 2 Boxes/Pack (13425-US) • Staples Advantage $6.69 2 $13.38
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Dispenser, Narrow Width, Engineered for Bonding, 1/2" x 7 yds., 3/Pack Caddy (3136) • Staples Advantage $6.49 2 $12.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra-Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 12/Pk (37172) • Staples Advantage $12.39 1 $12.39
Scotch Double-Sided Heavy Duty Mounting Tape, Heavy Duty, 1" x 3 yds., White (112L) • Staples Advantage $9.19 1 $9.19
Crayola Crayons, 24/Box • Staples Advantage $1.80 5 $9.00
LL133 - Best-Buy Washable Fine-Tip Markers - Single Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.49 2 $6.98
BIC Mark-it Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine Point Tip, Black, Dozen (31931/GPMU11BK) • Staples Advantage $5.80 1 $5.80
PX2016BR - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016GR - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016RG - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016BK - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016WT - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016RD - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016YE - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016BU - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016VT - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
PX2016TQ - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$229.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.41

Total project goal

$309.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.40

3 Donors

-$263.99

Donations toward project cost

-$245.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.41

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 $0.00

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