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Mrs. Mielke from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Art and Creative Expression

Help me give my students learn and express their creativity through writing, drawing, painting and coloring.

  • $590 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 Students

My students will be attending school for the first time. As result, they are in much need of emotional support but at the same time they need to learn. With the funding of this project I hope to help them develop emotional and academically.

The students in my class are 4yrs old, the first time in school, and most of them are second language learners.

They are very eager to learn and absorb a lot of information. They are very lovable and adapt to all kinds of situations. The focus of this class is to develop oral language. My wish is to help them get ready for Kindergarten both socially and academically.

My Project

My students are first year learner. My class is their first experience for most if not all of my students. Their ability to express themselves is limited most times to scribbling or drawing. The supplies that this project will help young students to continue their development through drawing a creative projects.

In life you need to be creative or think out of the box in order to be successful in life.

These materials will help my students think creatively and freely express their thinking and ideas on a blank paper without worrying about lack of materials. I am asking for various types of art materials such as crayons, glue, glue sticks, and pencils to name a few to help with them creativity.

All children deserve to learn but not all children learn the same way.

With visual arts, children can learn to read, write, investigate, communicate, and socialize in a fun, meaningful manner. With your donation, all children can put a smile on their faces and proudly say, "Look what I made!"

Mrs. Mielke Menlo Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

12 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC363 - Jumbo People Colors<sup>&reg;</sup> Crayon Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 6 $65.94
TT730X - Neon Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $46.39 1 $46.39
PX2020 - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Set of 10 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.50 1 $36.50
TT769X - Neon Connect Store Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
TT305X - Neon Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
AA740X - Black Connect Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
TT505Z - Lakeshore Glue Stick - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 4 $19.96
LL156 - Lakeshore Blunt-Tip Scissors - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
MN6 - Jumbo Pencils - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
LA820X - Lakeshore No-Spill Paint Cups - Set of 10 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
RS264 - Best-Buy School Glue - Gallon • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
DS344 - Dough Scissors - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
AX10 - Lakeshore Dough - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
AX7 - Lakeshore Dough - Lime • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
LC1340X - Nylon-Bristle Paintbrushes - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
TT192BO - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 1 $7.19
TT192BY - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 1 $7.19
TT192GB - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 1 $7.19
TT192BB - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 1 $7.19
TT192BL - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 1 $7.19
TT193BL - Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
TT193BB - Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
TT193GB - Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
TT193BY - Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
TT193BO - Lid for Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$425.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.39

Total project goal

$589.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.29

4 Donors

-$409.53

Donations toward project cost

-$348.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.43

match offer

-$179.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$152.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.96

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