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Mrs. Commander from Waskom, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Connections

Help me give my students materials they need for reviewing concepts and preparing to take the Biology EOC. The different colors of markers will help to visualize all the important components allowing students to grasp understanding!

  • 2 donors
  • $369 goal

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Mrs. Commander has another project! Donate to “Emerald Oasis: Flexible Seating for Focus” to help her classroom.

$227 - complete this project and be a hero

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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 Project

Bringing Biology to Life with Colorful Review! My students are curious, hardworking, and eager to succeed in biology. As they prepare for their End-of-Course (EOC) exam, I want to give them engaging tools to deepen their understanding and boost their confidence. With markers, chalk markers, and Sharpies, my students will be able to create colorful review posters, draw out complex biological processes, and collaborate on interactive whiteboard activities. These resources will make learning more visual, hands-on, and engaging, helping them retain information more effectively.

My goal for this project is to make EOC review dynamic and memorable by allowing students to color-code vocabulary, illustrate key concepts, and work together creatively.

These supplies will turn our classroom into an interactive learning space where students feel empowered to take charge of their review. What makes my students special is their determination and diverse learning styles—some thrive through drawing, others through group discussions, and many benefit from hands-on activities. These resources will help every student find a way to connect with the material and build confidence before their big exam.

With your support, we can transform test prep into a fun, engaging experience that helps my students succeed!

Mrs. Commander Elysian Fields High School Grades 9-12

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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
Crayola Markers Classpack, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $97.64 1 $97.64
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Cosmic Colors, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $24.67 1 $24.67
Posca Paint Markers - Set of 8, Basic Colors, Medium Tip, 2.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $22.24 1 $22.24
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $17.32 1 $17.32
Crayola Take Note! Chisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $10.12 1 $10.12
Quartet Dry Erase Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Tip, EnduraGlide, White Board Dry Erase Pens for Teachers, Home, School & Office Supplies, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack (5001-18MA) • Amazon Business $9.72 1 $9.72
Westcott BetterLetter Plastic Letter Stencils - 2", Capital and Lower Case, Marker • Blick Art Materials $9.71 1 $9.71
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 1 $9.08
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 1 $8.66
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.59 1 $8.59
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Vibrant Colors, Set of 4, Teal - Durable • School Specialty $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$265.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.34

Total project goal

$368.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $368.91

1 Donor

-$184.46

Donations toward project cost

-$156.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.67

match offer

-$184.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.67

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