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Ms. Connolly from Cambria Hts., NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sketchbooks That Tell My Story

Help me give my students the tools they will need to make their own sketchbooks.

  • $587 goal

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My Students

My students come to school eager to learn and many come from families that have limited resources for school supplies. They amaze me with their talent and creativity. They are excited to enter the art room and see the possibilities and opportunities that await them.

My students love to learn about new artists and experiment with new materials.

Art materials can be costly and used up quickly. I am hoping to raise funds to purchase some extra special supplies that students can use and call their own.

My Project

Sketchbooks are used by artists to record thoughts, ideas and work out problems. I want my students to create their own sketchbook and use it as a tool to take notes, sketch and develop ideas. Each class will begin with students working in their sketchbook, where they will practice techniques and develop the skills they are learning as young artists. Students will be able to refer back to these techniques as they work on their projects. Students will use the donated materials to make their own sketchbooks. Students will design the cover and bind their own sketchbook.

Each page in their book will become a record of their daily work and progress throughout the year.

At the end of the year, in addition to their completed projects, they will have a wonderful record of their work. Their sketchbook will tell the story of their year--it is my goal that they will reflect on their learning and see how

Ms. Connolly PS/MS 147 Ronald McNair Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Cambria 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

200 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
22810-8511 - Self Portrait Mirror - Double Sided • Blick Art Materials $11.68 16 $186.88
22528-1048 - Fiskars Gel Pen Classroom Set - Set of 48 • Blick Art Materials $15.30 10 $153.00
Staples 8.5" x 11" 3-Hole Punch Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (221192) • Staples Advantage $79.99 1 $79.99
Pacon Manila Tagboard, Heavyweight, 9"W x 12"H, 100 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.29 4 $29.16
65103-1009 - Bendable Blunt Plastic Needle - Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $0.69 4 $2.76

Materials cost

$451.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$498.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.97

Total project goal

$586.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $586.49

6 Donors

-$376.00

Donations toward project cost

-$319.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.40

match offer

-$210.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$178.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.57

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 $0.00

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