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Ms. Boas from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Upgrading Our Classroom: A Precision Guillotine for Faster, Smoother Prep!

Help me give my students the gift of fast prepping! I need to substitute my old guillotine...she doesn't work as well as she used to 70 years ago.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

My students are vibrant, creative, and eager to explore the world through art. They bring boundless energy and unique perspectives to each project, making every day in the classroom an adventure. From curious Pre-K learners discovering colors and shapes to budding young artists mastering techniques in 5th grade, they inspire me with their enthusiasm and determination.

The guillotine paper cutter I’m requesting will revolutionize how I prepare materials for my students.

My current one is old and rusty and needs to be substituted. This new tool will allow me to prepare quickly and effectively. With less time spent struggling with outdated equipment, I can focus on other areas of my classroom that also need urgency.

My goal is to enhance the learning experience by ensuring students have the right materials, ready on time, for their artistic explorations. A reliable guillotine will allow for smoother preparation and better-organized lessons, giving students more opportunities to learn and create without delays.

Ms. Boas Overby - Sheppard Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

220 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HFS(R) 17" Blade A3 Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter (A3-17'' Paper Cutter) • Amazon Business $269.99 1 $269.99
Techtronics Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Glue Gun Kit with 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery and 18V Charger • Amazon Business $73.78 1 $73.78
Color Splash Mini Glitter Craft Glue Pens 4 oz. Transparent 72/Pack (GL607) • Staples $22.63 1 $22.63
Westcott ProjectMate All Temperature Mini Glue Sticks - Pkg of 30 • Blick Art Materials $7.30 2 $14.60
200pcs Hot Glue Sticks,15 Colors Mini Glue Gun Sticks, Hot Melt Glue Sticks for Glue Gun, All Purpose Hot Melt Glue Sticks for Most Hot Melt Glue Adhesive for Kids DIY Sealing Repairing • Amazon Business $11.01 1 $11.01

Materials cost

$392.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$437.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.27

Total project goal

$515.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $515.11

3 Donors

-$515.11

Donations toward project cost

-$437.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.27

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