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

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Developing an Identity in the Art Room

Help me give my students a sketchbook to develop their artistic identity, clay and plaster for 3-dimensional sculpture, and basic supplies that every art classroom should have on hand!

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My Students

The beauty of student creation becomes even more evident when you understand the story, challenges, and emotions behind each masterpiece. Located in a low socioeconomic community of New York City, many of my students face challenges at home, are forced to grow up too quickly, and do not have the opportunity to explore the world around them.

Art is an outlet for expression and a place where students can discover their own identity.

Once students understand that they can take their emotions, good and bad, and channel them into creativity, the opportunities are endless. There is no greater reward than building a relationship with a child that furthers them not only in the art room; but in life.

My Project

Each year I have students personalize their own sketchbooks. Inside we complete process journaling, daily prompts, and project planning. I love these sketchbooks because it is simple to unbind and add more pages. Students are constantly taking pages home to sketch on and then adding to their book.

When I look through the sketchbooks it becomes obvious who each book belongs to because they develop an artistic identity.

While some students value shade or draw anime characters, others will jot speech bubbles and used any mixed media I make available. In a society where students are taught to give the same answers on a test, the arts celebrate our differences and how we are unique.

Other materials, like clay and plaster, are exciting and new to my students. With large class sizes, I need to make sure I have enough of these materials to give the experience to the full class. In a generation filled with technology, there is no better feeling than creating something beautiful with a slab of clay and putting all other distractions aside. For my last project, I received donations for a pottery wheel! It is such a hit and I can't wait to utilize it more in my classroom this year!

Mrs. Zaborowski PS/MS 42 R Vernam Grades 6-8

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.

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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

500 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
34134-2500 - Blick Plaster Cloth, Hobby Craft Plaster - 20 lb Roll, Approximately 250 yds • Blick Art Materials $65.91 3 $197.73
64210-1069 - Bookmaking Class Pack - 6" x 9", 30 Books • Blick Art Materials $48.57 4 $194.28
20318-1449 - Faber-Castell Goldfaber Sketching Pencil Set - School Pack, Set of 144 • Blick Art Materials $104.35 1 $104.35
30531-1025 - Magic Mud Multi-Project Pack - 25 lbs • Blick Art Materials $26.46 3 $79.38
Sax True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set, Pints, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 - 439304 • Amazon Business $55.25 1 $55.25
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 1 Gallon, 2 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $18.98 2 $37.96
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.26 1 $27.26
17213-2003 - Pre-Cut Mat Frames - Black, 11 1/2" x 16 1/2" (9" x 12" Opening), Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $10.55 2 $21.10
Adtech 220-345-5 Hot Glue Sticks, 5 lb/4" Mini Size • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
Sargent Art Metallic Acrylic Paint Set, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $15.01 1 $15.01
Premium Glow in The Dark Paint Set by neon nights – Set of 8 Professional Grade Neon Paints – Long-Lasting Self-Luminous Paint Handcrafted in Germany – Phosphorescent Glowing Neon Paint • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87

Materials cost

$778.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.82

Total project goal

$965.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $965.49

1 Donor

-$644.00

Donations toward project cost

-$547.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.60

match offer

-$321.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$273.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.22

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