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Ms. Alvarez from Jackson Hts., NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Put the Art in Smart!

Help me give my students art supplies to create a special third grade year!

  • $344 goal

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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

Our school is located in Jackson Heights, Queens- a neighborhood in constant flux- and it is a Title I school where all students receive free lunch.

My third grade class is a general education class with many English Language Learners.

Each year the class is comprised of newcomers, students who have been in the country for years, but are still learning English and a wide range of general education students.

With the demands of rigorous academics, meeting the needs of such a varied population can pose challenging at times. However, we make sure to enhance our curriculum with many programs in the arts, movement and mindfulness. This way each student flourishes!

My Project

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will get you everywhere!" - Albert Einstein

Many of my students are learning English and much of the curriculum can be very challenging, but making art allows them to express themselves and level the playing field academically.

Third great is a really important year. Students are expected to perform at a high academic level no matter how long they have been in this country. When we add paint to studying a country in social studies, make foldables with construction paper in math or make an all about me poster with pastels, all the students really soar!

Ms. Alvarez PS 212 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.

More about Ms. Alvarez

Jackson Hts., NY View local requests

More than half 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

30 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prang (Dixon Ticonderoga) Semi-Moist Watercolor Set with Brush, Oval Pan, Master Pack, Assorted Colors, 36/Box • Staples Advantage $158.59 1 $158.59
Crayola Oil Pastels, Assorted Colors, 336/Box (52-4629) • Staples Advantage $37.19 1 $37.19
Chenille Kraft Multimedia Paint Brush Set, 24 Brush, Aluminum Ferrule, Natural Wood Handle, Assorted • Staples Advantage $20.71 1 $20.71
Staples Construction Paper, 9"W x 12"L, Assorted, 200/Pack (23104) • Staples Advantage $5.09 4 $20.36
Tru-Ray 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50/Pack (103063) • Staples Advantage $5.49 2 $10.98
SunWorks 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, White, 50/Pack (9207) • Staples Advantage $2.55 4 $10.20

Materials cost

$258.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.51

Total project goal

$343.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.41

8 Donors

-$235.55

Donations toward project cost

-$204.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.75

match offer

-$102.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.39

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 $0.00

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