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Mrs. Swinford from Brownsboro, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Express Your Words

My students need paint, paintbrushes, markers, Expo markers, and cardstock paper.

  • $242 goal

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My Students

"Do we get to do that?!" is often a phrase heard in 1B. The students in my classroom, everyday, are eager to learn and try new things. Outside of school they do not typically have many opportunities, as I work at a Title I school in which many students are a part of the free and reduced lunch program. My school district is in a small community, in east Texas, and our students do not always have easy access to experiences and opportunities like schools in a bigger city would.

My Project

Often times in school, students are asked to complete tasks and are told they will receive extra points on their score for creativity, but are not given the materials to be creative. They are handed paper and pencil and expected to produce something great! In my classroom, I try to provide students with the opportunity to say or show what they have learned in a creative way. Each week there is an art project tied to what we are learning, and the students have began to really express their learning in new and exciting ways with their artwork. However, on a limited salary the art supplies are not always available, leaving our projects limited. If my project gets funded, my students will be able to widen their learning expression by using the paint and paintbrushes to complete new artwork. They will also be able to use the expo markers to share what they are thinking on their personal whiteboards!

Mrs. Swinford Brownsboro Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Brownsboro, TX View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Washable Tempera Paint Assorted Colors, 12/Case • Quill.com $65.69 1 $65.69
Charles Leonard Round Paint Brushes With Stubby Assorted Handle 7 1/2", 6/Set • Quill.com $4.19 6 $25.14
Expo&reg Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Quill.com $21.49 1 $21.49
NEENAH Bright White Cardstock 8 1/2" x 11", 65 lb., Bright White, Smooth, 250 sheets • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Expo&reg Low Odor Fine Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 8/pk (86601) • Quill.com $10.99 1 $10.99
Chenille Kraft Wooden Craft Materials Sticks, Jumbo, Natural • Quill.com $8.99 1 $8.99
Plastic Spray Bottles 24 oz., 3/Pack • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49
Crayola Washable Poster Markers Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Box • Quill.com $7.99 1 $7.99
Expo&reg Dry-Erase Cleaner, 8 oz. (81803) • Quill.com $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$172.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.24

Total project goal

$241.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$241.59

4 Donors

-$127.80

Donations toward project cost

-$108.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.17

match offer

-$113.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.07

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$0.00

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