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Ms. Santana from Penitas, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Add Color to My Classwork

Help me give my students pens, markers, and colored pencils to finish out the school year strong and worry free.

  • $522 goal

This project expired on May 11, 2025.

This project expired on May 11, 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

The materials that I am requesting already have a home and a group of incredible students ready to use them. Students’ ability to do classwork should not be defined by their inability to afford school supplies.

By providing students with basic supplies like pens, markers, and colored pencils, they can be stress-free and concentrate on their schoolwork.

Students will be able to get a mechanical pencil, and a pack of leads to take home so that they can have supplies to use for homework. Thanks in advance for your generous support.

Ms. Santana Dr Javier Saenz Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Penitas, TX 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

56 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
XKDOUS 48 Colored Pencils, Easy Sharpening Colored Pencil Set for Drawing Blending Shading, Gift for Art Beginners • Amazon Business $4.99 10 $49.90
GOTIDEAL 72 Colored Pencil Set with Case for Adult Coloring with Sketch Paper and Coloring Book, Artists Pencil Supplies Gift for Adults Kids Beginners Oil Based • Amazon Business $9.69 5 $48.45
Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Drawing Pens, Gel Ink Pens For Journaling, Writing Pens, Coloring Pens, Medium Point Pens (0.7Mm), Stocking Stuffers, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $7.48 6 $44.88
SHARPIE Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Ultra Fine And Fine Tip Markers, Great For Teacher And Classroom Supplies, Art Supplies, Bulk Marker Set, Stocking Stuffers, Assorted Colors, 45 Count • Amazon Business $34.09 1 $34.09
Pilot juice up 04 Retractable Gel Ink Pen, Ultra Fine Point 0.4mm, LJP-20S4, 10 Color Set • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
36-Color Watercolor Pencils, Water Color Pencils Set, Artist Drawing Pencils, Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring, Sketch Drawing Pencil Art Supplies, Coloring Pencil Set for Painting,Teens Child • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
PILOT, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, G2 Boost Purples Pack, The Colors of Creativity, 8 Pack Pouch, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Assorted • Amazon Business $12.32 2 $24.64
H & B 120 Colored Soft-core Coloring Pencils Set, Coloring Book and Portable Storage Bag for Painting, Art Supplies Gift for Artists Adult Children Beginners • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Mr. Pen- Retractable Gel Pens, 8 Pack, Vibrant Barrels, Fast Dry, Colorful Ink Gel Pens Fine Point 0.7mm, Retractable Pens, Cute Pens, Gel Ink Pens, Aesthetic Pens for Journaling Fine Tip Pens • Amazon Business $6.98 3 $20.94
Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils 24 Count, Soft Core, Multicolor, Back to School Supplies (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $1.77 10 $17.70
Pentel EnerGel Pearl RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, (0.7mm), Medium Line, Needle Tip, Assorted Ink Colors, Pack of 4 (BLN77WBP4M) • Amazon Business $8.71 2 $17.42
Chalk Markers - 8 Vibrant, Erasable, Non-Toxic, Water-Based, Reversible Tips, For Kids & Adults for Glass or Chalkboard Markers for Businesses, Restaurants, Liquid Chalk Markers (Vibrant 6mm) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Coloring Book Pencils, Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Holiday Gift, 4+ • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Sharpie Electro Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip Marker Set, Coloring Markers, Drawing Markers, Writing Markers, Assorted Colors Art Markers, 24 Count • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, 0.7mm, Chill Hue, Turquoise, Green, and Lime Green Ink, Pack of 3 Pens (BL77CHIBP3M) • Amazon Business $5.89 2 $11.78
BAZIC Metallic Colored Pencils 12 Shimmering Shades Pre-Sharpened Pencil Set for Drawing Coloring, Professional Art Supplies for Artists (12/Pack), 1-Pack • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$407.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.22

Total project goal

$521.45

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