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

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Making the Cut!

Help me give my students a Cricut vinyl cutter to enhance their learning in the classroom and beyond!

  • $575 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

For the first time in Amundsen's history, students this school year were able to take a Graphic Arts class.

While being remote, our diverse and ambitious students were able to create powerful digital illustrations and designs on their laptops.

By popular demand, we will be growing the program by offering 5 Graphic Arts classes next year. As we continue to shift back to in-person learning, it will be critical to make their digital works come to life.

My Project

Growing the graphic arts program next year requires a variety of design technology. Once all students return in-person I'm going to create even more engaging projects so they get hands-on experience into various design fields.

This vinyl cutter will allow students to create many different kinds of finished products, including custom signs, decals, 3D objects, and so much more!

I'm so excited to support bringing their creations to the next level! The vinyl cutter and accessories will allow students to be proud of their work and gain valuable 21st technology skills.

Mr. Breen
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker, Champagne • Amazon Business $329.00 1 $329.00
Roll of Oracal 651 Matte White Vinyl for Craft Cutters and Vinyl Sign Cutters (12" x 50') • Amazon Business $32.50 1 $32.50
Firefly Craft Storage Organizer Vinyl Roll Holder with 24 Compartments | Craft Organizer Vinyl Storage Rack | Hanging Organizer Storage • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Firefly Craft Storage Organizer Vinyl Roll Holder with 24 Compartments | Craft Organizer Vinyl Storage Rack | Hanging Organizer Storage • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Roll of Oracal 651 Matte White Vinyl for Craft Cutters and Vinyl Sign Cutters (12" x 25') • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Roll of Oracal 651 Matte Black Vinyl for Craft Cutters and Vinyl Sign Cutters (12"x25FT) • Amazon Business $16.32 1 $16.32

Materials cost

$451.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.21

Total project goal

$574.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $574.75

9 Donors

-$441.50

Donations toward project cost

-$375.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.22

Matching donations from our partners

-$133.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$113.26

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.99

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 $0.00

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