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Mr. Miller from San Pedro, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pastels and Paper for Masterpieces

Help me give my students a great set of both chalk and oil pastels and the paper they will need to create their own visual masterpieces.

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My Students

My students this school year are coming into the start of a new year with Mr. Miller. Their hopes are high that we will do some amazing project, but with COVID-19 in the air students need more opportunities to express themselves through art. One of the best aspects about being a teacher is that we are constantly evolving and trying to be the best model for our children. These students come from very loving and attentive families that obviously want the best for their child. As a sort of surrogate father, my hopes are to help my students develop their critical thinking skills and to help initiate a conversation about the responsibilities they have as children of the United States of America.

The school itself is over 70% free or reduced lunch, and lots of my students come from a lower socio-economic background.

In my particular class, I have 14 boys and 13 girls. A few children are African-American, a couple are white, and the rest are Hispanic with the majority claiming Mexican heritage. Our town is known for growing tough kids who understand the value of hard work.

My Project

COVID is ramping up around California, and I need my students to have an artistic outlet to deal with the Stay at Home Orders in effect. Some of my students are having a hard time with the lockdown and they seem to miss their lives and the way they used to express themselves.

I truly believe if they have good art supplies then they can express themselves and have a voice during this unique period in history.

We all know that if children are able to express themselves they are more likely to stand up for what they believe in. I believe this project is crucial not only for student mental health, but that it will give them an opportunity to grow using the medium of pastels. My students are in need of these supplies, so that they can continue to grow and use their VOICE!

Mr. Miller Leland Street Elementary Global Awareness Magnet Grades 3-5

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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San Pedro, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20012-1019 - Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastel Sets - Set of 36 • Blick Art Materials $16.20 30 $486.00
09605-1103 - Richeson Bulk Pack Watercolor Paper - 9" x 12", 135 lb, Pkg of 425 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $113.56 3 $340.68
21930-1024 - Sargent Art Square Chalk Pastels - Assorted Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $7.45 30 $223.50

Materials cost

$1,050.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $96.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,192.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$210.36

Total project goal

$1,402.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,402.38

3 Donors

-$849.72

Donations toward project cost

-$767.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.46

match offer

-$499.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$424.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.94

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 $0.00

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