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

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Paint and Sip Juice!

Help me give my students paint, brushes, and canvases for our paint creation station.

  • $510 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

We have lots of technology in our makerspace: a 3-D printer, robots, drones, and circuits. Students who don’t really enjoy these tech activities have started asking, “Is there anything in the makerspace for us?” The answer must be an emphatic “Yes!” Thanks to DonorsChoose supporters we created a reading corner with beautifully displayed books to share. Now it’s time to add a painting station.

‘Paint & Sips’ encourages creativity and expression and is growing in popularity.

When our 7th-grade girls asked for a paint and sip, I couldn’t say no. So now we are on a mission to collect supplies and materials like canvas boards, paint brushes, and acrylic paint to make it happen. Parents have stepped up, giving support and volunteering to join us for the fun to help supervise and share their talents. Since none of us are artists we are hoping to get some adult-ish paint-by-number sets to scaffold the fun. Our hope is to kick off the paint and sip before the end of March and then continue with a painting station in our makerspace through the end of the school year. Please consider helping us to make this wonderful addition to our space so that all students feel welcomed and valued.

Dr. Joy
HBCU Alum HBCU Alum Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Horizon Group USA 8x10 Painting Panel Canvas Boards, Pack of 12, Multicolor • Amazon Business $11.89 8 $95.12
Sargent Art Acrylic Paint, Set of 12 Colors pieces of 16 fl oz bottles, Non-Fading, Rich Vivid Pigments, Brilliant Matte Finish, Fast Dry Formula, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $45.07 2 $90.14
S & E TEACHER'S EDITION 72 Pcs Paint Brush Set, 60 Pcs Paint Brushes with 12 Pcs Palettes for Kids or Adults to Create Art Paint • Amazon Business $23.49 2 $46.98
150 Pcs Kids Paint Cups Set Includes 50 Pcs No Spill Paint Cups with Lids and 100 Paint Brushes Kids Art Supplies for Kids Toddler Painting Preschool Classroom Art Supplies, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
Diy oil painting, paint by number kits for kids - Baby Panda 8"x8" (Framed Canvas) • Amazon Business $6.70 4 $26.80
DIY Oil Painting, Paint by Numbers Kits for Kids - Little Snail 8"X 8", Framed Canvas • Amazon Business $6.70 4 $26.80
Colour Talk DIY Oil Painting, Paint by Number Kits for Kids - Owl and Yellow Moon 8"x8" • Amazon Business $6.70 4 $26.80
Komidea DIY Oil Painting, Paint by Number Kits for Kids Beginner, Lovely Owl 8x8inch • Amazon Business $9.69 2 $19.38
Diy oil painting, paint by number kits for kids - Small frog 8"X 8". • Amazon Business $6.70 2 $13.40
TAKAGI iPhone Charger, Lightning Cable 3PACK 6FT Nylon Braided USB Charging Cable High Speed Data Sync Transfer Cord Compatible with iPhone 14/13/12/11 Pro Max/XS MAX/XR/XS/X/8/7/Plus/6S/6/SE/5S/iPad • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$397.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.47

Total project goal

$509.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.82

4 Donors

-$221.31

Donations toward project cost

-$188.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.45

Matching donations from our partners

-$287.64

Match offers toward project cost

-$244.49

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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