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Mr. Alvarez from Hialeah, FL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ceramics for Middle School

My students need pottery wheels so they can learn about the process of creating ceramics and be able to make their own finished pieces.

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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

On a typical day in my classroom my students will be working on any number of projects. We have class assignments to work on every single day but also contest entries, special projects, and school decorations to create. My classroom is a busy place.

My students come from low socioeconomic households.

Our school is 95% free or reduced lunch. We have an Art Magnet program at our school that requires an audition to enroll. Many of my students come to school early so that they can work on their classwork or work on special projects. During this time I let them try out new materials or propose ideas for new projects. My students are never satisfied with good enough. They are always trying to learn new techniques that will improve their skills. For many of my students art is the one place where they can excel and make their voice heard. The work that my students create has been recognized locally and nationally. I want my students to be proud of the work that they produce. By entering contests and exhibitions, my students have a chance to be recognized for their hard work and creativity.

My Project

These materials will allow my students to have a "real" ceramics experience. The process that most people associate with ceramics is pottery thrown on the potter's wheel. Art teachers know that there are many aspects of ceramics to learn about before getting to something as sophisticated as the potter's wheel.

The reason that most teachers are unable to use this wonderful teaching tool is the high cost of purchasing the equipment.

I believe that my students will aspire to work with the potter's wheel and they will work harder to get to that point. Along with the pottery wheels I am requesting clay and decorating wheels so that my students can decorate their works. This project will give my students the opportunity to learn about all aspects of ceramics.

Mr. Alvarez Hialeah Middle School Grades 6-8

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 Mr. Alvarez

Hialeah, FL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
30029-1010: Speedball Artista Potters Wheel, Right Handed • Blick Art Materials $404.60 2 $809.20
30211-1700: Amaco #700 Decorating Wheel - Plastic • Blick Art Materials $14.49 10 $144.90
30543-3550: Blick Red Earthenware Clay - 50 lb • Blick Art Materials $19.54 2 $39.08
20341-4002: Blick No. 2 Writing Pencils - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $1.83 3 $5.49
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$998.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $99.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,143.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$201.80

Total project goal

$1,345.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,345.32

1 Donor

-$1,345.32

Donations toward project cost

-$1,143.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$201.80

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