Teacher: Natasha Biesemeier

School: Lone Star School

District: Lone Star School District

Website: https://www.lonestarschool.net/

Address: 44940 County Road 54, Otis, CO 80743

Grade Level: K-12

Region: Northeast

Project Title: Art Room Supply List

Category: Music, Journalism, and the Arts

Funding Amount Requested: $1,040

Project Description:
Natasha Biesemeier is requesting funds to update and improve the art room at Lone Star School in Otis, CO, which serves 121 students in a rural area. Due to budget constraints, Natasha stepped in to teach K-4th grade art in addition to her primary role at the school. This grant will help purchase new supplies and equipment to create a more functional and organized art space. With better materials and organization, Natasha aims to provide her students with more hands-on time to focus on art and creativity. The funds will be used to replace outdated and broken materials, organize supplies more efficiently, and invest in long-lasting, high-quality items to improve the art program.

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Impact:
This project will benefit all K-12 students at Lone Star School by providing updated, high-quality art materials and a more organized classroom environment. With these new tools, students will have more time to focus on their creative projects rather than spending time gathering supplies. The project will also support the teachers who are stepping up to ensure that art education continues, despite the school's limited budget. Improved functionality and quality of materials will help students engage more deeply with their artistic expression and provide them with a better overall learning experience.

Use of Funds:
The funds will be used to purchase the following materials:

• Amazon: 48 color Washable Watercolor Paint Set with 3 brushes and palette - $319.60
• Amazon: IRIS Portable Organizer Plastic Project Storage Case Box - $119.97
• Amazon: Ready 2 Learn Triangle Grip Paint Brushes - Set of 6 - $35.97
• Blick: Back-to-back Table Rack - $320
• The Classroom Store: Color Mixing Trays and Covers - $59.60
• The Classroom Store: Plastic Storage Caddy - $36.54
• The Classroom Store: Round Colossal Brushes - $67.98
• Discount School Supply: Washable Tempera Paints 16 oz. set of 19 - $79.99