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Mrs. Zaborowski from Arverne, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity is Endless, Even in an Art Room without a Sink!

My students need 30 aprons to protect from paint, 5 books on master artists, plaster strips for sculptures, an organizer for paper, and an iPad for visual learners.

  • $1,154 goal

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My Students

The impact art can have on the children in my school is endless, even in an art room without a sink! I want to give my students an opportunities and experiences.

This is my first year teaching and I am striving to establish an environment in my art room where negativity is left at the door before walking in.

I have decorated my room from head to toe and am building my own curriculum based on big ideas. My students are constantly facing obstacles at home and in school, which is why I am trying to have them working more collaboratively together. The fights and bickering leads me to constantly telling my students that they are not one anther's enemies. I came into teaching with big ideas, and am slowly realizing that the students need positive role models and life skills, more so than math and reading. The students in my school need to feel loved above any other lesson. Some days I cry for them, some days I push them, some days I feel like I am not cut out for this job. I know the students in my school have the potential to do great things, they just need a teacher who believes in them and the resources to build experiences.

My Project

30 aprons to protect from paint, 5 books on master artists, plaster strips for sculptures, an organizer for paper, and an iPad for visual learners. Because we do not have a sink in the art room, the smocks are so valuable. The students in my school wear uniforms and parents are not happy when one of their uniforms gets dirty. Instead of teaching students the important responsibility of cleaning up after themselves, I am forced to clean all supplies in a bucket of water and buy the children wipes to clean their hands. The library in my school is not organized. Books are thrown on the shelves. I teach young children ages 3-9 and book are so important to art lessons. It's my job as a teacher to incorporate literature and common core learning, but without books it is difficult. Without a computer or smart board I can not even pull up the Internet to show students the work of art masters, or even view everyday examples of modern art. The iPad could be hooked up to a projector for visuals or used as a camera to take photos of student work/create stop action animation videos with smaller classes.

This project will help me introduce my children to new experiences that would not be possible otherwise.

I want to provide my students with the best education I can possibly give them. It starts by giving them opportunity; the opportunity to paint without ruining their clothes, the opportunity to see the work of artistic masters, and the opportunity to use materials they don't have at home. The art room is a place for expression and safety that these students may not find anywhere else.

Mrs. Zaborowski PS/MS 42 R Vernam Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Mrs. Zaborowski

Arverne, NY 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

400 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® - iPad® mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular - 16GB - (AT&T) - Silver/White • Best Buy for Business $429.99 1 $429.99
Blick Plaster Cloth, Hobby Craft Plaster - 20 lb Roll, Approximately 250 yds • Blick Art Materials $72.33 5 $361.65
Childs Smock - Small, 14 1/2" x 22 1/2", White • Blick Art Materials $1.86 30 $55.80
TT514 - Space-Saving Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
13 Modern Artists Children Should Know - Hardcover • Blick Art Materials $11.77 1 $11.77
13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know - Hardcover • Blick Art Materials $11.77 1 $11.77
13 Women Artists Children Should Know - Hardcover • Blick Art Materials $11.77 1 $11.77
13 Artists Children Should Know - Hardcover • Blick Art Materials $11.77 1 $11.77
13 Paintings Children Should Know - Hardcover • Blick Art Materials $11.77 1 $11.77
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$936.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$980.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.00

Total project goal

$1,153.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,153.32

9 Donors

-$630.32

Donations toward project cost

-$535.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.55

match offer

-$523.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$444.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.45

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 $0.00

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