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Ms. Garduno from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Integrating Art and Celebrating Students

Help me give my students opportunities to integrate art, an important mode of showcasing their talents, into their daily curriculum and to celebrate their efforts with the different incentive prizes requested.

  • $498 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

At my school, we are proud to integrate the arts into our daily curriculum, allowing my students to showcase their learning through art. This creative outlet not only fosters imagination but also provides my students with valuable opportunities to demonstrate their understanding in unique and meaningful ways.

The requested art materials like party supplies will empower my students to unleash their creativity and enhance their academic achievements.

By donating to this project, you will help provide my students with the tools to explore their full potential, engage with their learning, and showcase their knowledge in exciting new ways.

My students are eager learners, and I am constantly looking for ways to challenge them and create a positive, enriching environment. Fun incentives and engaging art materials will encourage my students to participate actively and foster a love for learning and arts, while also boosting their motivation to achieve mastery in every subject.

I believe that every student deserves the best learning experience possible, and your support will help make that a reality. My students and I thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity in making this project possible.

Ms. Garduno Portage Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

28 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pack LED Glasses New Years Eve Party Supplies, 6 Colors Light Up Glasses Shutter Shades Glow Sticks Glasses Led Party Sunglasses Kids/Adults Glow In Dark New Years 2025 Party Favors Neon Glow Toys • Amazon Business $16.86 2 $33.72
48-Pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinner Bracelets - Glow in The Dark Party Favors for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
25 Pack LED Light Up Bumpy Rings Party Favors for Kids Prize Box Toys for Birthday Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Toys Pinata Filler Goodie Bag Stuffers Glow Party Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Crayola Air-Dry Clay Bucket 5 lbs White (57-5055) • Staples $10.12 2 $20.24
ifergoo Air Dry Clay, 36 Colors Magic Foam DIY Molding Clay for Slime add ins & Slime Supplies, Easy to use, Great Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Confetti Birthday Crowns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Creativity Street Craft Rocks - 2 lbs (Color, size and actual quantity will vary.) • Blick Art Materials $4.89 3 $14.67
Roaqua 30 Packs Bulk Fish Backpack Keychain Mini pop Fidget，Birthday Party Favors,Summer Students Bubble Prize for boy and Little Girl,Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
MALLMALL6 70Pcs Animal Scratch Bookmarks Scratch DIY Hang Tags Party Favors Theme Birthday Party Classroom School Supplies Decorations Crafts Kit for Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
156PCS Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Decorations Set Together We Can Change The World Wall Bulletin Decor with Handprint Cut-outs and Animal Butterfly Owls Letter Accents for School Blackboard Decor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Carson Dellosa Student Number Line, Pack of 30 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $12.29 1 $12.29
WIKKI STIX Nature Pak Provides Essential Arts & Crafts Fun and Great for School Projects, Made in The USA! • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Newbested 48 Pack Unfinished Wooden Woodland Forest Animal Life Cutouts,Bear,Fox,Elephant,Rabbit,Squirrel,Horse,Rhinoceros,Owl Shapes Model for Home Decor Ornament,DIY Craft Art Project(6 PCS/Shape) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Monitor Wipes, Pre-Moistened Computer Screen Wipes for Electronics, Computer Monitor Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, Tablets, Camera Lenses, Laptop, Screen Cleaner Wipes for Phones, TV, LCD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Newbested 48 Pack Unfinished Wooden Ocean Sea Animal Life Cutouts,Octopus,Shark,Whale,Dolphin,Turtle,Crab,Squid,Seahorse Shapes Model for Home Decor Ornament,DIY Craft Art Project(6 PCS/Shape) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Simetufy 1200 Pcs Pony Beads Plastic Beads for Bracelet Making, Multi-Colored Beads for Hair Braiding, DIY Crafts, Kandi Jewelry, Key Chains and Ornaments Decorations 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mr. Pen- Pipe Cleaners, 324 pcs, 27 Colors, Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies, Craft Pipe Cleaners, Chenille Stems Pipe Cleaners, Pipe Cleaners Bulk, Fuzzy Pipe Cleaners • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
XoreArt Finger Washable Ink Pads for Kids, Non-Toxic, 20 Color DIY Rainbow Craft Ink Pads for Rubber Stamps, Paper, Wood Fabric, Best Gift for Kids (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
Szsrcywd 30Pcs Stackable Plastic Pencils,Kids Bear Shaped Stacking Pencil,5 in 1 Point Pencils for Birthday Party Supplies,Goodie Bag Filler • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser White (ZEH10) • Staples $2.61 3 $7.83
Ticonderoga My First Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil 0.7mm #2 Medium Lead Dozen (X33312X) • Staples $7.75 1 $7.75
EK-Memory-fish Number Game P0PP Math Toy, Exercise Children's Logical Thinking, Relieve Stress, Fidget Game for Teachers to Create a Variety of Math Operations [1-100 Number Table] • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Creativity Street Marabou Feathers, Assorted Colors, 1/2 Ounce Bag, Pack of 150 • Amazon Business $3.52 2 $7.04
3600pcs Tissue Paper Squares, 30 Assorted Colors Craft Tissue Paper, 1in Art Rainbow Tissue Paper Tissue Mosaic Squares for Arts Crafts Scrapbooking Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream • Amazon Business $6.07 1 $6.07
Bundooraking-60pcs Soft Felt Sheets,Felt Fabric Sheets for Crafts 4"x4"(10 * 10cm/Dark Green),Thicker Than 1mm Nonwoven Squares,Patchwork Sewing DIY Craft,Craft Felt Sheets. • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
VieFantaisie 60 PCS Felt Sheets for Crafts, 4" x 4" Craft Felt Fabric Sheets, Assorted Color Stiff Felt Sheets, 1mm Thick Felt Sheets for Kids, DIY Sewing Crafts, Patchwork, Decoration, School Project • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Amazon Basics Cotton Balls, 200 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$375.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.69

Total project goal

$497.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.95

5 Donors

-$295.89

Donations toward project cost

-$282.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.63

Matching donations from our partners

-$165.88

Match offers toward project cost

-$141.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.18

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 $0.00

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