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Ms. McManus from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Masterpieces Start With the Basics!

Help me give my students colored pencils, oil pastels, and supplies they need to unleash creativity with drawing and painting.

  • $900 goal

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My Project

This project helps equip my creative Visual Arts students with the basic supplies they need to flourish in the art studio. Colored pencils and oil pastels will be used to draw a variety of drawing assignments. Paint brushes will give my students the ability to paint both at home and at school. A rainbow of colorful aprons will keep our clothes clean. Small tools like pencil sharpeners and markers will be available for everyone.

My creative students will be so inspired by having high quality artist materials to create their artworks.

Our program balances a technical arts education with themes based on contemporary art. These supplies will be used for AP Studio Art classes, Drawing and Painting classes, and the creation of artworks for an upcoming art exhibition, "Los Angeles." Basics are not basic at all around here, they are vibrant and full of potential masterpieces.

Ms. McManus Cortines School - Vpa Grades 9-12

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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

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

240 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils | Art Supplies for Drawing, Sketching, Adult Coloring | Soft Core Color Pencils, 72 Pack • Amazon Business $53.88 6 $323.28
AROIC Painting Brush Set, 30 Packs/300 Pieces, Nylon Brush Head, Suitable for Oil and Watercolor, Perfect Suit of Art Painting, Best Gift for Painting Enthusiasts • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
24 Pack Bib Aprons, Unisex Apron No Pocket Bulk Machine Washable Plain Aprons for Women Men Chef Kitchen BBQ Drawing Crafting (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $38.21 2 $76.42
SAKURA Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Color Pack, Assorted Colors, Set of 432 • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Frienda 48 Pack Metal Pencil Sharpeners Handheld Metal Mini Pencil Sharpeners Manual Pencil Sharpeners Silver with Single Hole Aluminum Alloy Sharpener for Standard Size Pencils • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, Safe, Washable and Non-Toxic - Ideal for Children 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Chinco 12 Pieces Wooden Pencil Extenders Art Pencil Lengthener Crayon Extension with Aluminum Handle for School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Amazon Basics Fine Point Tip Permanent Markers, Black, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $8.31 1 $8.31

Materials cost

$663.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$764.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.92

Total project goal

$899.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $899.48

4 Donors

-$454.74

Donations toward project cost

-$386.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.21

Matching donations from our partners

-$444.74

Match offers toward project cost

-$378.03

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.71

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