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Mrs. Kommer from Valley Glen, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colors Inspire Students: Glazes for Our Ceramics Program

My students need ceramic glazes in a variety of colors for their pottery projects.

  • $666 goal

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My Students

My students are new to the art of ceramics but they are dedicated to improving their skills and learning new techniques. They need glazes to bring their finished pottery to life. These glazes will allow them to add personal flair to their work.

My students attend an urban school with a high level of poverty.

In art class, students of all ability levels work together. They may have special needs due to physical challenges or learning disabilities. Some are English language learners and some are gifted. Art gives them the opportunity to explore skills that they may not have known they had, and it's exciting to see them find those hidden talents. They find ceramics especially exciting because everyone starts with a simple ball of clay but the possibilities are endless and everyone can be successful. They make connections to every culture around the world because ceramics is an ancient art form. Over the course of two semesters, they will go from novice to expert!

My Project

We are requesting glazes that are designed for the beginning artist. Gallons of glaze in the primary colors will provide flexibility and the starting point for mixing any color the students choose. A variety pack of special effects glazes with crystal specks and flecks will inspire students to use them in interesting ways. A set of underglaze crayons will be a special treat for students who have an especially inspired idea in mind and want to try something different. Two pints of dark blue glaze, the students' favorite color, will be in high demand everyday. The variety of possibilities will give us many options.

It is rare that high school students have the opportunity to take a full year of ceramics.

In a high poverty school like ours, it is a struggle to fund special programs, no matter how special. Due to cuts to faculty, a ceramics program that used to serve 200 students a year now only serves 85, and cuts to funding make purchases like these very difficult. These glazes will bring new life to the program! The class will get a boost in morale as well as creativity.

Mrs. Kommer Ulysses S Grant 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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Valley Glen, CA 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

85 students impacted 25donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GLAZE CRYSTALTEX CLASSROOM PACK SET OF 12 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $153.96 1 $153.96
UNDERGLAZE CRAYONS • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $27.45 1 $27.45
GLAZE TEACHERS CHOICE TC-58 RED GAL • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $49.40 1 $49.40
GLAZE TEACHERS CHOICE TC-21 BLUE GAL • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $49.40 1 $49.40
GLAZE TEACHERS CHOICE TC-11 WHITE GAL • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $49.40 1 $49.40
GLAZE TEACHERS CHOICE TC-60 YELLOW GAL • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $49.40 1 $49.40
GLAZE TEACHERS CHOICE TC-1 BLACK GAL • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $49.40 1 $49.40
GLAZE TEACHERS PALETTE TP-21 MIDNIGHT BLUE 8 OZ • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $5.89 2 $11.78

Materials cost

$440.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $44.02

Sales tax

 $40.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$566.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.90

Total project goal

$665.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $665.99

21 Donors

-$324.00

Donations toward project cost

-$275.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$341.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$290.69

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.30

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