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Ms. Aguilar from Nuevo, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connected Through Letters: Building Bonds & Creativity

Help me give my students the cultural experience and opportunity to create piñatas. As well as write letters and create crafts for their pen pals. This is an SEL lesson where they can co-exist between two campuses.

  • 10 donors
  • $695 goal

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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

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Project: Pen Pals and Crafts

Project Title: "Connected Through Letters: Building Bonds & Creativity"

Project Overview:

This project aims to foster connections, empathy, and creativity among high school students by engaging them with pen pals through letter writing and collaborative craft activities. By exchanging letters and creating personalized crafts, students will learn to express themselves, understand different perspectives, and build lasting friendships, all while enhancing their communication and emotional skills.

Objectives:

Enhance Communication Skills: Improve written communication by letter writing.

Develop Empathy: Understand and appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences through a pen pal relationship.

Encourage Creativity: Participate in craft projects that allow students to express themselves artistically.

Build Relationships: Foster a sense of community and connection among peers.

Project Components:

Pen Pal Program:

Each student will be paired with a pen pal from a local school. This introduces them to new ideas and experiences.

Students will write letters to their pen pals over the course of the project, discussing topics such as interests, hobbies, dreams, and challenges.

Letters will be exchanged regularly, promoting ongoing communication.

Creative Letter Crafting:

In addition to traditional letter writing, students will create decorative letter covers or envelopes using various art supplies (e.g., colored paper, markers, stickers).

Students can incorporate personal artwork or photographs to share their personality with their pen pal.

Reflection and Sharing:

After exchanging letters, students will participate in guided reflections to discuss their feelings about the pen pal experience.

They can share highlights of their correspondence with classmates, fostering a sense of community.

Second Project: "Building Joy: The Art of Piñata Creation"

high school students will engage in a collaborative and hands-on experience by designing and creating piñatas. By working together to create a piñata, students will learn valuable social skills and build relationships through a shared goal.

Ms. Aguilar Nuview Bridge Early College High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nuevo, 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

170 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.67 4 $114.68
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $26.82 4 $107.28
Art Tissue Paper - 20" x 30" Pack of 100 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 5 $99.95
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.97 2 $39.94
Magnetic Notebook Paper • Teachers' School Supply $29.99 1 $29.99
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Black, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.01 6 $18.06
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.01 6 $18.06
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.76 1 $17.76
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Atomic Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
Skintone Craft Paper • Teachers' School Supply $11.49 1 $11.49
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$497.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.56

Sales tax

 $45.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$590.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.19

Total project goal

$694.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $694.61

6 Donors

-$422.29

Donations toward project cost

-$358.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.34

Matching donations from our partners

-$272.32

Match offers toward project cost

-$231.47

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.85

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