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Ms. Spino from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can't Cut Without Scissors. Can't Paint Without Paint.

My students need basic stools and art supplies, pencils, and glue sticks, to start the year off with.

  • $294 goal

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My Students

My students are in grades 9 through 12 in Philadelphia. They are eager to explore many art mediums this year. Art offers so much to the Philadelphia School District such as the ability to think creatively, a positive emotional outlet, a chance to build community, and whole brain development. I have experiences where I have seen students who struggle in their other academic classes, excel in mine. Art offers an opportunity to have a positive experience in school and keep them engaged.

My Project

I am asking for random but basic art supplies to start the school year off with. These items include a class pack of scissors, sharpies, paint and three stools. All of which will be frequently used in my classroom.

The scissors come in handy for various art projects throughout the year along with the sharpies.

The paint is an exciting medium students love to use. The three stools will be used for the three pottery wheels I got for my classroom and are the correct height so students will not strain their backs while using them. My students will appreciate having these basic items to use in the classroom this year!

Ms. Spino Martin Luther King High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
STOOL STEEL FIXED HEIGHT 18H • School Specialty $27.97 3 $83.91
Westcott All Purpose Value Stainless Steel Scissors, 8", Red • Amazon Business $2.49 32 $79.68
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pencils Pre-sharpened No. 2 144/box 12 Boxes of 12 New Improved Eraser • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Elmer's Washable All-Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz, Pack of 30 (E556) • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$202.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.02

Total project goal

$293.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $293.46

3 Donors

-$146.73

Donations toward project cost

-$124.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.01

match offer

-$146.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.01

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 $0.00

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