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Ms. Gionti from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Chinese Calligraphy for Lunar New Year

Help me give my students brushes, paper, and ink to learn about Chinese calligraphy for Lunar New Year, along with decorations.

  • $234 goal

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Ms. Gionti has another project! Donate to We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed to help her classroom.

$312 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

For this project, I am requesting supplies for my students to learn and practice Chinese calligraphy. Working with a paraprofessional in my classroom who is from China, students in my mixed-media classes will learn the art of Chinese calligraphy by using specific brushes, paper, and ink. This project will also help students learn and celebrate Lunar New Year. I am also requesting decorations such as lanterns, a paper dragon, and lucky cards.

With many of our students celebrating Lunar New Year, learning about the holiday and traditions through art is a wonderful way to create an inclusive school community.

Ms. Gionti High School of Economics & Finance Grades 9-12

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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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New York, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

160 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TOYANDONA 9 Pcs Chinese Water Brush Pen Ink Color Brush Chinese Japanese Calligraphy Pen for Beginner Painting Drawing Pen Art Supplies • Amazon Business $7.83 3 $23.49
100 Sheets Dark Red Cardstock 8.5 x 11 Red Printer Paper, Goefun 80lb Red Card Stock Paper for Christmas Cards Making, Invitations and Craft • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
30 Count Chinese New Year 2025 Scratch Off Card Game - Year of the Snake Fortune Cards - Fun Activity for Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year's Celebration Party, Office Party - Decorations & Favors • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
MEGREZ Yidege Practice Ink Chinese Brush Ink Sumi Ink for Beginner Practice Chinese Japanese Calligraphy Liquid Ink, Black - 250ml(8.8 OZ)/Bottle • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Tianjintang Eco-Friendly No Ink Needed Chinese Calligraphy Magic Water Writing Set for Beginners Pack of 10 pcs Liu Gongquan Style • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bememo 3D Chinese New Year Dragon Garland Hanging Decoration (4.92 Feet) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
PH PandaHall Chinese Calligraphy Inkstone with Ink Stick Traditional Chinese Ink Stones Sumi Drawing Ink Dish Ink Well Ink Tray for Chinese New Year Couplets Traditional Calligraphy Practice Painting • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
PH PandaHall 12pcs No Ink Chinese Calligraphy Set, 8 Styles Gridded Brush Water Writing Cloth Paper, 3pcs Sienna Chinese Traditional Calligraphy Brushes and Water Dish for Chinese Couplets 17x13” • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
2 Piece Red Chinese Lanterns, Decorations for Chinese New Year, Chinese Spring Festival, Wedding, Lantern Festival Celebration Décor, 12"(30cm), Golden Fu • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Motanar 200 Pieces 1 Inch Chinese Fortune Coins Feng Shui I-Ching Coins Chinese Good Luck Coins Ancient Chinese Dynasty Time Coin • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$166.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.04

Total project goal

$233.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.59

5 Donors

-$116.80

Donations toward project cost

-$99.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.52

match offer

-$116.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.52

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