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Ms. Nguyen from San Francisco, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Truth through Art

Help me give my students, artists and creators from the most beautiful city in the world, basic art supplies, like Post-it easel pads, picture frames, canvas, special watercolor paper, and more to express their reality.

  • $1,317 goal

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My Project

My fourth grade students come from an economically challenged urban area, and they need an opportunity to express their truth through art.

Art comes in many forms.

The students in my classroom will be able to create and discover their passion and reality through different techniques of creativity. The more variety in art supplies, the more the students will have an outlet to understand the world and in turn, understand themselves.

Central to my teaching philosophy is the idea of exposing children to different perspectives, thus, enabling them to have an open view of the world. These art supplies and posters will enrich and support that idea. They will use markers and Sharpies to make posters about their culture. Post-its are effective when engaged in 'Gallery Walks' where their peers observe creations and show appreciation and curiosity. They post the post-its on the work. With all the new supplies, the pouches will help support being organized and neat. Through creativity and expression, children will have the freedom to broaden their horizons in a comfortable environment.

Through your donation, you will make it possible for my students to appreciate art and express themselves and their truth through their own creations.

Ms. Nguyen Redding Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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San Francisco, 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

22 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4) • Amazon Business $74.99 2 $149.98
VMUZEDER 11x14 Picture Frame Rustic Black Wood Set of 6,Display Pictures 8x10 with Mat or 11x14 Without Mat,Multi Photo Frames Collage for Wall • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Sargent Art 11 x 14 inch Stretched Canvas, Pack of 7 Pieces, Blank White Canvases, Double Acrylic Titanium Priming, Perfect for Acrylic, Oil, and Art Projects, Acrylic Pouring & Wet Media • Amazon Business $22.79 4 $91.16
Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Fine and Ultra Fine Points, Assorted Colors, 72 Count • Amazon Business $35.73 2 $71.46
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $23.50 3 $70.50
Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Class Pack, 1000 pencils • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
LABUK 7 Pack A5 Spiral Notebook Unlined Blank Notebook Journal, 100 Pages 50 Sheets 8.2" x 5.5", Soft Cover Sketch Books, Diary Memo Notepads for Drawing, Art, Students and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $14.39 4 $57.56
Mr. Sketch 2003992 Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.19 2 $48.38
6 Pieces Sticky Notes Lined Self Sticky Notes Lined Colorful Lined Post Memos for Office, School and Home, 50 Sheets (Bright Neon Colors, 4 x 6 Inch) • Amazon Business $11.39 4 $45.56
Madisi Painting Canvas Panels 48 Pack, 8X10, Classroom Value Pack Art Canvas • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
(8 Pack) Lined Sticky Notes 3x3 in Bright Ruled Post Stickies Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads Strong Adhesive, 8 Pads/Pack, 82 Sheets/pad • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Bulk, 90lb., 9" x 12", 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $31.10 1 $31.10
Elements of Art Posters 12" X 18" (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
EOOUT 32pcs Plastic Pocket Folder, Heavy Duty Folders with 4 Pockets for Office and School, Letter Size, 8 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.15 3 $24.45
Handy Art Empty 2 ounce Marker Bottle, Dauber Tip and Cap, 12-Each (900-003) , White • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
JARLINK 40 Pack 10 Colors Zipper Mesh Pouch, Pencil Storage Pouches Multipurpose Travel Bags for Office Supplies Cosmetics Travel Accessories Multicolor • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
EOOUT 28pcs Plastic Envelopes, Plastic Folders, Plastic Envelopes with Snap Closure, Poly Folders, 8 Colors, A4 Size, Letter Size, for School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
8PCS Colored Masking Tape - Painters Tape, Rainbow Colors Rolls, Kids Art Supplies, Great for Crafts, Labeling, DIY Decorative, 1/2 Inch Masking Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Colored Masking Tape, Rainbow Colors Painters Tape Colorful Craft Art Paper Tape for Kids Labeling Arts Crafts DIY Decorative Coding Decoration Teaching Supplies, 8 Rolls, 1 Inch Wide x 14.2Yards Long • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$984.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$90.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,118.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.44

Total project goal

$1,316.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,316.25

10 Donors

-$1,184.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,044.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$140.20

match offer

-$87.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.11

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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