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Mrs. Reyes from Gardena, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Minds

My students need Crayola ultra clean washable fine-line markers, Crayola colored pencils, and wiggle eyes along with various other art materials for our art lessons.

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My Students

Recall when you were in the first grade and it was time for art? I bet you were excited to create a work of art. My first grade students enjoy when it is our scheduled time for art. Not only is art enjoyable and everyone has the "correct answer," it allows my students to remain excited about school

My energetic first grade graders come from a high poverty area, where gangs and drugs are present.

My students are bused in from this area to attend the local school, as many families do not have a mode of transportation. My school is a Title 1 school which serves a large urban city. There are approximately 900 students that attend my school, and we have a 89% poverty level. We have a free lunch program, which all of the students are able to partake. We serve breakfast to all of the students as well. We have a free after school program, which serves an afterschool snack along with homework assistance and extracurricular activities. Even though, my students come from a challenged community, they are eager to learn and be a part of a school community. Art is another avenue to continue their zest for learning. There are not any wrong answers in art! Only personal creations. Art is a wonderful channel to let all of my students to express themselves in a positive light.

My Project

I am requesting art supplies to continue to provide art lessons to my fantastic first graders. Often times, my school is not able to provide the needed materials for my art lessons. Therefore, I am asking for donations to continue art in my classroom. I reserve Fridays for art! In addition to weekly assessments my students can truly have "Fun Fridays," because of their enthusiasm to participate in our weekly art lesson.

By donating to my project, you will allow my first graders to continue their love of school through art.

Art is wonderful avenue where there is not the stressors of assessments, rather their own creative expressions of them.

Mrs. Reyes 186th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Gardena, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola® Ultra-Clean Washable Marker Fine-Line Classpack® • Nasco $86.50 1 $86.50
Crayola® Marker Conical-Tip Classpack® • Nasco $76.95 1 $76.95
9" x 12" Construction Paper Storage Box • Nasco $21.70 2 $43.40
Crayola® Colored Pencil Classpack® • Nasco $39.95 1 $39.95
Cut and Create! Books - Complete Set • Nasco $37.95 1 $37.95
Wiggle Eyes 500-Piece Assortment • Nasco $15.10 1 $15.10
Roylco® Rubbing Plates - “Teach Me Shapes” Set • Nasco $11.95 1 $11.95
Colored Sequins • Nasco $10.75 1 $10.75
Fluffy Feathers • Nasco $2.40 3 $7.20

Materials cost

$329.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.98

Sales tax

 $30.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$427.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.50

Total project goal

$503.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $503.35

1 Donor

-$503.35

Donations toward project cost

-$427.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.50

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