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

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Catch a Rainbow!

Help me give my students the tools to create, express, and appreciate the beauty of nature's forms through art.

  • 11 donors
  • $159 still needed

expires Jun 02

  • 11 donors
  • $159 still needed
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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 Project

My students are talented and creative young artists who deserve access to high-quality materials to explore their artistic potential. "Catch a Rainbow" is a project designed to help them develop their skills in painting, color mixing, and observational drawing while fostering a love for nature and creativity.

Project Description:

Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s "Sunflowers", my students will create their own vibrant gardens using paints. They will learn about color theory by mixing primary colors to create secondary hues, just like catching a rainbow on paper. Through this hands-on experience, they will explore a variety of flower shapes and patterns while developing their observational drawing skills.

To document their artistic journey, students will create small booklets of flowers they observe and illustrate. Additionally, high-quality printed photos of real flowers will be used for reference and inspiration.

Materials Needed

- Paintbrushes (variety of sizes)

- Paint (primary colors and additional hues)

- Oaktag paper (for sturdy artwork)

- Tape (for mounting and displaying work)

- Copy paper (to create small booklets)

- Photo paper (for high-quality reference images)

- Printer ink (to print images for student use)

Impact:

Many of my students come from low-income backgrounds, and access to quality art materials is limited. By funding this project, you will provide them with essential tools to express their creativity, build confidence, and develop a deeper appreciation for art and nature. "Catch a Rainbow" will allow them to see themselves as artists and creators, sparking inspiration that extends beyond the classroom!

Thank you for considering our project. Your support will bring color and creativity to my students' learning experience!

Ms. Velazquez PS 335 Granville T Woods Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Velazquez

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

60 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Railroad Board Assortment - 6 Ply - 22 in. x 28 in. - Pkg. of 100 - White • Nasco $50.00 1 $50.00
Sax Versatemp Heavy-Bodied Tempera Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Pearlescent Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $48.22 1 $48.22
Railroad Board Assortment - 4 Ply - 22 in. x 28 in. - Pkg. of 100 - Assorted Colors • Nasco $48.00 1 $48.00
Wolfgray High Yield 48-Pack 250 251 Ink Cartridges Replacement for Canon Ink MX922 to Use with PIXMA IX6820 IP8720 MG7520 MX920 Printer (8Large BK+8BK+8C+8M+8Y+8GY) • Amazon Business $40.79 1 $40.79
Crayola Large Paintbrush Classpack, 36 CT • Quill.com $40.69 1 $40.69
Grafix Dura-Lar Clear Acetate Alternative - 40" x 12 ft x .007", Overlay Roll • Blick Art Materials $39.68 1 $39.68
Spectra Glitter, Assorted, 6/Pack (91370) • Quill.com $34.22 1 $34.22
Kodak Glossy Photo Paper, 8.5" x 11", 100 Sheets/Pack (41183) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $28.41 1 $28.41
Childrens Disposable Aprons 100pk • Teachers' School Supply $22.65 1 $22.65
Royal & Langnickel Big Kids Choice Brush Packs, Round Type , Short Handle, Size 8, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $18.89 1 $18.89
Sharpie Permanent Markers Bulk Set, Fine Tip Markers Set, Markers For Plastic, Metal, Wood, And More, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Sax Versatemp Heavy-Bodied Tempera Paint, 1 Pint, Fluorescent Pink - Glass • School Specialty $7.87 2 $15.74
Sax Versatemp Heavy-Bodied Tempera Paint, 1 Pint, Fluorescent Green - Glass • School Specialty $7.87 1 $7.87
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom #2 Pencils with Erasers, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Value Pack of 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$446.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.51

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.03

Total project goal

$593.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.52

9 Donors

-$335.00

Donations toward project cost

-$290.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$92.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$78.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $158.98

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