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Ms. Alvarez from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writer’s Workshop - Vibrant Writing Tools Help Burst Our Creativity

Help me give my students quality writing tools for their Writing Workshop, which enhances their confidence in neatness and details. Writing with letter formation - writing legibly and efficiently; to be able to label and color with details.

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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

When students get excited about what they are about to write, it can be discouraging when they don’t have the proper writing tools, such as using broken crayon pieces, dried up markers, or sharing or waiting for such.

When a child can confidently know they have ample crayons and markers without doubt it’ll amplify their detailed stories and drawings, they will feel inspired to share their creativity without feeling limited by their lack of tools in their workspace.

We have started a Writer’s Workshop where the students have a designated time and space to draw pictures, write stories, and create beyond the story told. But what has happened in times past is that the kids found themselves sharing broken pieces of crayons or dried up markers, leaving them discouraged and unmotivated to share write or continue to write.

I want to confidently say that I’ve provided the very best quality and enough writing tools for each and one of my students who each have a story to tell. I want them to know they can and will, with the right tools.

Ms. Alvarez Gloria Casarez Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 15 $157.35
Crayola© Original 10-Color Fine-Tip Marker Classpack© of 200 • Nasco $69.80 1 $69.80
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $59.11 1 $59.11
Crayola© Colors of the World Skin Tone Marker Set • Nasco $8.24 7 $57.68
Crayola Colors of the World 24-Count Crayons - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 4 $53.84
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $46.79 1 $46.79
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Black, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $37.99 1 $37.99

Materials cost

$522.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$587.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.60

Total project goal

$690.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $690.67

1 Donor

-$690.67

Donations toward project cost

-$587.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.60

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