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Mrs. Jaffa from San Jose, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Everything Is Better in Color!

Help me give my students a variety of coloring supplies and black Expo markers to support our learning.

  • $243 goal

This project expired on May 26, 2025.

This project expired on May 26, 2025.

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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

Color opens the window to endless creativity! For this project, I am requesting crayons, colored pencils, and markers. We use colors in various class activities, whether it be art, math, and/or language arts. Two weeks ago, we created drawings in class of Martin Luther King giving his famous I have a dream speech. Students were able to complete a directed draw and used a color tool of choice to enhance their drawings. Last Friday, students made finger puppet snakes for the upcoming Lunar New Year. Adding color to their snake really made it look so much better. Please help us get some new coloring tools in our class for next school year. I am also requesting Expo markers. We use dry erase markers in class daily to practice our skills. Currently, we use them for 2 digit subtraction with regrouping. Students are able to practice the skill with a partner and receive immediate feedback on how they are progressing with the skill. Using a whiteboard and Expo makes the learning more engaging for kids. Thank you so much for taking an interest into our class project!

Mrs. Jaffa Jeanne Meadows Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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More than half 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Fine Line Markers (12pk), Coloring Markers for Kids, Back to School Supplies, Teacher Classroom Must Have, 10 Colors, 3+ • Amazon Business $22.44 2 $44.88
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils for Kids (24pk), Back to School Supplies For Teachers, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $42.79 1 $42.79
Crayola Crayons Bulk (24 Packs), Back to School Supplies for Preschool & Kindergarten, Bulk Crayons for Kids, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
EXPO Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Black Ink, 36-Count Set, Ideal for Classroom, Office, and Home Use • Amazon Business $16.19 2 $32.38

Materials cost

$159.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.35

Total project goal

$242.32

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