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Ms. McManus from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color Us Creative!

Help me give my students the paints and brushes they need to create masterpieces!

  • $915 goal

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My Project

Everybody needs a pencil on some days! This project gives my Advanced Drawing and Painting, AP Studio Art 2D Art and Design, and AP Studio Art Drawing enough of the specific pens, paint sets and brushes that they need to create their portfolios they will use for both applying to college and also earning college credit. Students need artist quality materials and it requires that the classroom have many sets to loan out so that students can work over the weekend.

Watercolor sets and brushes, Gouache sets and brushes, and calligraphy pens offer my students the rainbow they need to be creatively challenged!

We do our best to make sure that every student has access to the same supplies, regardless of income. That includes ALWAYS having a free pencil at the front of the room.

The cables and connectors are to help the students set up a digital lab so that they can use technology to assist their research and development of projects. We are ready to connect and looking forward to drawing and painting with these great supplies.

Ms. McManus Cortines School - Vpa Grades 9-12

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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More than three‑quarters 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

125 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jerry Q Art 18 Assorted Water Colors Travel Pocket Set- Quality Refillable Water Brush with Sponge - Easy to Blend Colors - Built in Palette - Perfect for Painting On The Go JQ-118 • Amazon Business $13.99 18 $251.82
HIMI Gouache Paints Set, 18 Colors, 30g, jelly gouache paint set, Non Toxic Paint for Canvas and Paper, Art Supplies for Professionals, and More (Pink Case) • Amazon Business $19.56 6 $117.36
Transon Squirrel Hair Round Paint Brush Set for Watercolor Gouache Ink Acrylic Art Painting Short-Handle • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
Hiearcool USB C Hub, USB C Adapter, 7 in 1 USB C Dongle USB-C to HDMI Multi-Port Adapter Compatible for Thunderbolt 3 4 MacBook Pro Air Dell Lenovo HP Laptops and Other Type C Devices-Green • Amazon Business $23.38 2 $46.76
Pentel Fude Brush Pen, Medium (XFL2L) • Amazon Business $5.60 7 $39.20
Amazon Basics DisplayPort to HDMI Display Cable, Uni-Directional, 1920x1200, 1080p, Gold-Plated Plugs, 25 Foot • Amazon Business $16.79 2 $33.58
Dixon® Pencils, #2 Soft Lead, Box Of 144 • Amazon Business $13.30 2 $26.60
Hiearcool USB C Hub for MacBook Pro M2, USB C Adapter for MacBook Air M1, USB C to HDMI Multi-Port Adapter 7IN1 USB C Dock HDMI Adapter for MacBook Thunderbolt 3 4 Laptops and Other Type C Devices • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Hiearcool USB C Hub,USB C Dongle,7IN1 USB C to HDMI Multple Adapter Compatible for MacBook Dell Lenovo Asus Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 USB C Docking Station (HDMI USB3.0 TF/SD PD)-Rose Gold • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Sticky Notes 3x3, Self-Stick Notes, 36 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, Assorted Colors Stickies, Easy to Post Notes for Study, Works, Daily Life (36) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Syntech USB C to USB Adapter Pack of 2 USB C Male to USB3 Female Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro 2023 iMac iPad Mini 6/Pro MacBook Air 2022 and Other Type C or Thunderbolt 4/3 Devices, Space Grey • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$675.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$777.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.14

Total project goal

$914.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $914.26

11 Donors

-$579.92

Donations toward project cost

-$496.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.24

Matching donations from our partners

-$329.93

Match offers toward project cost

-$280.44

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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