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Mrs. McDowell from Roebuck, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Creations Make Characters Come to Life!

Help me give my students Sharpie markers, colored pens and paper, and other fun supplies to turn ordinary literary analysis into fun creative projects!

  • $288 goal

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My Students

As you walk our halls, you see how our diverse school celebrates the beauty of differences while recognizing what holds us together. Photographs and artwork reflect the joy of connection and the creative spirit that unites us. The diverse cultures that come together in our school make each of us richer. When you come to my room on the English hall--first door to the right--you hear my students' energy as they read aloud, share their ideas, and learn together.

Each teenager in my room is working to find his or her place in a student body of 900 ninth graders.

They choose books based on their interests, their strengths, their cultures, and their questions. Many of them enjoy the safety and stability of school because their home lives are less comfortable. Here, they find validity and encouragement.

My students have big dreams. We've told them that they can change the world, and they believe us. I believe us. The compassion and intelligence I see in them encourages me to believe even more.

My Project

With colorful pens, pencils, and paper, my students can take the next step in appreciating literary analysis. When students can express themselves in colorful projects, they are more engaged and more likely to read each other's work.

Literary classics come to life when students can express their learning in creative, colorful ways!

When students read and understand a text, the next level is to express their understanding in creative ways and share their creations with others. Drawing character profiles, designing mind maps, and making group plot posters are just a few of the projects my students could create with the requested supplies.

Mrs. McDowell Dorman High - Freshman Campus 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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Roebuck, SC View local requests

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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra-Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack • Quill.com $10.79 3 $32.37
Pacon Sentence & Learning Strips (1733) • Quill.com $10.79 2 $21.58
Crayola Colored Pencils, 50/Box • Quill.com $10.79 2 $21.58
Expo Low Odor Dry-Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/pk (81045) • Quill.com $20.69 1 $20.69
TRU RED Quick Dry Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted, 12/Pack (TR54483) • Quill.com $9.89 2 $19.78
Pacon Railroad Poster Board, 22" x 28", White, 25/Carton (104159) • Quill.com $18.89 1 $18.89
Quill Brand Chisel Tip Permanent Markers, Assorted, Dozen (QUL90120) • Quill.com $7.19 2 $14.38
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Blue, 500 sheets • Quill.com $13.94 1 $13.94
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Assorted Colors, 210 Sheets/Pack • Quill.com $13.04 1 $13.04
Westcott All Purpose Value 8" Stainless Steel Standard Scissors, Pointed Tip, Red (40618) • Quill.com $2.24 5 $11.20
Elmer's School Permanent Glue Sticks, 0.21 Oz., 8/Pack (E1591/E1560) • Quill.com $5.21 2 $10.42

Materials cost

$197.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.20

Total project goal

$287.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $287.99

1 Donor

-$144.00

Donations toward project cost

-$122.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.60

match offer

-$143.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.60

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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