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Dr. Patterson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Bring Out Our Inner Picasso !

My students need all types of art supplies for the school year.

  • $668 goal

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Dr. Patterson has another project! Donate to Storage For All to help their classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $133.
2X

My Students

"An arts education helps build academic skills and increase academic performance, while also providing alternative opportunities to reward children who learn differently." ~Gavin Newsome

We are located in the a city in PA.

We are a Title I school and service many economically disadvantaged students. Most of my students' families do not have enough money for supplies. My school district is cutting our budgets to the bare minimum. There are over 1,000 students ranging from grades PreK -6th. Our school has students with a diverse range of academic abilities. Some students have diagnosed learning disabilities and require Special Education services, while others are placed in Gifted classes. Many of theses ability levels are represented in the same classroom. Our teachers need to tailor instruction to meet the needs of individual learners while still progressing the class forward as a whole. Our children are motivated and are always eager to learn!

My Project

The glue, construction paper, white paper, crayons, paint, and makers will ensure that students will have the resources available to be creative as they complete work. All of the materials requested are supplies that are used almost daily, but are costly when purchased in the quantity needed to last throughout the year. In my class, students complete plenty of hands-on, performance-based activities. It has been proved that students learn better when they are actively involved in their own learning experiences. They thrive when they are able to show what they know through creativity and collaboration. These materials make it possible for students to always be ready to learn. In the previous years I've noticed that the students always seem to have an extra motivation when using materials that have been donated by others that care!

These donations will give my students the materials they need to do fun, creative, educational projects in our classroom.

They will know that even though the school district they are in does not seem to care about their needs other like you do!!

Dr. Patterson Edwin Forrest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

33 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classic Original Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 256 • Blick Art Materials $67.58 2 $135.16
Crayola Jumbo Crayons Classpack - Pack of 200 • Blick Art Materials $50.96 2 $101.92
Blick Economy White Bristle Brush Class Pack - Bright, Classpack of 72 • Blick Art Materials $55.16 1 $55.16
Blick Liquid Watercolors - Set of 10 assorted colors, 8 oz bottles • Blick Art Materials $27.46 2 $54.92
Blick Student Grade Tempera - 4-Color Pump Kit, Primary Colors, Gallons • Blick Art Materials $54.05 1 $54.05
School & Craft Glue (Set Of 12) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 3 $45.78
ART1st Drawing Pad - 12" x 18", 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.76 10 $37.60
White Card Stock (100 Sheets) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.61 3 $22.83
Blick Economy Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Assorted, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.16 10 $11.60
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$519.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.29

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.08

Total project goal

$667.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $667.18

1 Donor

-$333.59

Donations toward project cost

-$283.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.04

match offer

-$333.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$283.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.04

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 $0.00

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