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Ms. Gomez from South Gate, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful School Year

Help me give my students art supplies and classroom basics for a colorful year!

  • $469 goal

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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

As I delve into creating engaging activities for my students, the vibrant colors of cardstock immediately ignite my imagination. Each hue represents a different possibility—bright reds sparking excitement, cool blues instilling calm, and sunny yellows radiating joy. These colorful materials and basic classroom supplies (markers, erasers, pencils, etc.) empower me to transform abstract concepts into tangible, interactive experiences.

I envision a classroom filled with creativity as students cut, paste, and collaborate, their laughter and enthusiasm filling the air as they bring their colorful creations to life.

I can almost feel the energy in the room change as I lay out the colorful cardstock, inviting my students to dive into projects that foster teamwork and creativity. Each activity becomes an opportunity for artistic expression and learning. Additionally, colorful cardstock and art materials allow me to create accommodations that are color-coded for english learning students and students with disabilities. Watching my students’ eyes light up as they explore and experiment with colors allows me to witness the magic of learning in action. These moments, infused with creativity and collaboration, remind me of the incredible impact we can have by making learning as vibrant and exciting as the materials we use.

Ms. Gomez South East High School 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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South Gate, CA 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Posca Markers with Reversible Tips, Posca Marker Set of Acrylic Paint Pens | Posca Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Paint Pen, Art Markers • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Fujifilm - instax mini Instant Film Value Pack - White • Best Buy Education $43.15 1 $43.15
Glitter Cardstock Paper, 60 Sheets 20 Colors, Colored Cardstock for Cricut, Premium Glitter Paper for Crafts, A4 Glitter Card Stock for DIY Projects, Sparkly Paper for Card Making, 250 GSM • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 100 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $12.97 2 $25.94
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $25.19 1 $25.19
Erasers, Shuttle Art 72 Pack Premium Erasers Bulk, White Erasers Classroom Set for Kids Teachers as School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened No 2 Pencils with Eraser, Pack of 72 - Wood • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Better Office Products 18 Piece Decorative Edge Craft Scissors, 18 Colors and Edge Designs, 6 Inch Length, 2.5 Inch Blades, Assorted 18 Count Edger Scissors • Amazon Business $17.81 1 $17.81
24 Pack Blunt Tip Scissors - Classroom Buk Pack for Kids Crafts, Student DIY Art Projects, Teacher Supplies (3 Colors, 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 1 $12.90
Ooly Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $12.50 1 $12.50
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls With One Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $10.65 1 $10.65
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock 8.5 x 11 Spectrum Assortment 100 Sheets/Ream (91398) • Staples $9.67 1 $9.67
Sooez 120 Pack White Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Erasers Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
40 Rolls Washi Tape Set, Decorative Masking DIY Plain Washi Tapes for Children and Gifts Warpping (MIX) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02
Fashion Angels 1000+ Ridiculously Cute Stickers for Kids - Fun Craft Stickers for Scrapbooks, Planners, Gifts and Rewards, 40-Page Sticker Book for Kids Ages 6+ and Up • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$319.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.85

Sales tax

 $29.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.21

Total project goal

$468.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $468.05

1 Donor

-$211.67

Donations toward project cost

-$211.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$219.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.35

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