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Mrs. Matthews from Checotah, OK is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Give Love, You'll Get It Back!

Help me give my students the materials they need to express creativity as a kid.

  • $284 goal

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

My Project

My name is Mrs. Melinda M., and I am the Music and Art teacher at M. Elementary School in Checotah, OK. The subject of Art provides creativity and helps develop fine motor skills, such as cutting, coloring, drawing and using your imagination. Your contributions will profoundly affect our students’ lives in a positive way, so please don't hesitate to lend a helping hand. Any donation is appreciated, and no amount is too small. Thank you for your generous donations and caring heart for our great kids at M. Thank You!

Mrs. Matthews Marshall Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Checotah, OK 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

430 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tru-Ray 12" x 18" Construction Paper, Shocking Pink, 50 Sheets (P103045) • Quill.com $12.57 4 $50.28
Tru-Ray 12" x 18" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets/Pack (P103063) • Quill.com $10.91 4 $43.64
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $6.54 4 $26.16
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $6.54 4 $26.16
Art Tissue Paper - 20" x 30" Pack of 100 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Spa Stix Cotton Balls. 500 Count Medium Size. Non Sterile Super Soft.,White • Amazon Business $8.25 2 $16.50

Materials cost

$182.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.95

Sales tax

 $14.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$241.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.58

Total project goal

$283.89

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