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Mrs. Rubino from West Haven, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharpening Creativity with Sharpened Pencils

Help me give my students sharpened pencils to create their artistic masterpieces with ease.

  • $296 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2024.

This project expired on July 6, 2024.

My Project

My students are not always excited to have art as their special. I get a lot of kids that say they 'hate art'. However, they need opportunities to express themselves. Art is a place for students to use their hands and challenge themselves to express their feelings in new mediums.

Our goal is to give kids different opportunities to be creative and problem solve.

Our students have rigorous academic schedules. While this is great, it doesn't always allow them to experience joy. Art gives them the opportunity to express themselves, to create, and to problem-solve. If art is the reason they come to school, then at least, they have a reason. Get them in the door, then we can do our jobs.

Mrs. Rubino Harry M Bailey Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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West Haven, CT 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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 2 $119.98
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $15.63 2 $31.26
Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, Blue, 6/Pack (526-5) • Quill.com $5.99 5 $29.95
Pink Pencil Top Erasers - Pink, Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $7.42 2 $14.84

Materials cost

$196.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.28

Total project goal

$295.20

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