Parents The Art Class is in need of a sharpener, but I would prefer to purchase it from a company that provides a classroom, very strong and durable sharpener that will be able to last long.. I have gone through 5 sharpeners this school year, even the old fashion manual sharpeners broke down. There are too many students using the sharpeners. IF YOU STILL NEED TO GET VOLUNTEER HOURS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE ART PROGRAM BY DONATING A GIFT CARD FOR ANY AMOUNT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH SO I CAN BE ABLE TO PURCHASE IT. PLEASE GIVE ME THE GIFT CARD DIRECTLY TO ME IN THE ART ROOM AND I WILL MAKE SURE YOUR HOURS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. BEST REGARDS, MS.S.DIAZ ART TEACHER