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Help Feed Students and Families in Need

Help me give my students the opportunity to get the food they may need. Our project Just 4 Jackets helps give students snacks and food during school and when they go home.
Mrs. Kern
Chester High School•
Chester, IL
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  • $1,107 still needed

Lego Bricks to Help Spark Creativity for Kindergarten Students!

Help me give my students Lego bricks to help inspire their creativity and imagination!
Mrs. Guikema
Sandburg Elementary School•
Springfield, IL
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  • $740 still needed

Learning About Weather

Help me give my students books, puzzles and demonstration activities to learn more about our world!
Mrs. Kenzinger
Gallistel Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $472 still needed
  • $236 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$236 for now, thanks to a match.

Math Manipulatives For Our Mathematicians!

Help me give my students creative math manipulatives to enhance their math learning experience.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick's Kinders
Stevenson Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $161 still needed

Loud and Proud!

Help me give my students a PA system so they can be better heard in the classroom.
Mrs. Winters
Ida B Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $257 still needed

A Lesson on Compassion-Helping Other Students!

Help me give my students markers, headphones, books, and other materials to help them learn about compassion and how to spread it.
Mrs. Ruiz
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,952 still needed
  • $976 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Compassion Project.$976 for now, thanks to a match.

Books to Support and Represent Students

Help me give my students books that will not only help them to understand what their classmates might be going through, but to represent some of my students who may be struggling with these things.
Ms. Howard
Tyler Elementary School•
Dekalb, IL
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  • $247 still needed
  • $124 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Compassion Project.$124 for now, thanks to a match.

Special Needs Students Create a School Garden

Help me give my students Coco Coir Brick for Plants, Starter Soil Mix, Indoor Self Watering Planters, Plant Pots and more to learn the process of growing plants and learning about their contribution to Earth.
Ms. Laura Sierra
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $554 still needed
  • $277 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$277 for now, thanks to a match.

Let's Start the Year Right!

Help me give my students an electric pencil sharpener, pencils, scissors, rulers, and copy paper.
Dr. Love
Cameron Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $368 still needed

Rewards and Fun!

Help me give my students reward certificates to celebrate student achievement and finish the year strong!
Mrs. Warszalek
Hurley Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $275 still needed
  • $138 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$138 for now, thanks to a match.

Ever Exciting Earth!

Help me give my students new digital resources that help us understand our world.
Mrs. Taylor
McAuliffe Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $275 still needed
  • $138 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$138 for now, thanks to a match.

Novels to Read in Spanish and TPT

Help me give my students novelettes that are entirely in the Spanish language and a TPT gift card to help purchase supplementals for that novel.
Ms. Covarrubias
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $346 still needed
Professional development

Orton-Gillingham Morphology Advanced Training

I need funding to participate in research-based morphology training for grades 3-5.
Mrs. Ellis
Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School•
Bushnell, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,617 still needed

Learning Is Our Goal!

Help me give my students three Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards for fun learning activities.
Ms. Crnjak
Irene Hernandez Middle School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $394 still needed

Critical Thinking, Camaraderie, and Sportsmanship Through Chess

Help me give my students what they need to start a competitive Chess Club!
Ms. May
A - C Central Middle High School•
Ashland, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $323 still needed
  • $108 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$108 for now, thanks to a match.

Interactive Educational Math Games for Early Elementary Students

Help me give my students a range of math-focused educational games into the first-grade curriculum.
Mrs. Helling
Lincoln Elementary School•
Macomb, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $487 still needed
  • $163 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$163 for now, thanks to a match.

Back to Basics

Help me give my students basic school supplies to finish off the school year.
Mrs. Campara
Taft High School - Taft Freshman Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $213 still needed

Finishing Touches and Organization

Help me give my students a rug that feels warm and welcoming along with storage crates that will help create an organized area for students!
Ms. Hosick
Eswood Community Consolidated Grade School•
Lindenwood, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $553 still needed
  • $277 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$277 for now, thanks to a match.

Books Beyond the Barriers

Help me give my students an opportunity to explore a new novel highlighting various cultures!
Ms. Meyer
Pecatonica High School•
Pecatonica, IL
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  • $328 still needed
  • $164 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$164 for now, thanks to a match.

Warrior Warmth: Fall Gear for Our Boys' Soccer Team

Help me give my students much-needed cold-weather tops for the upcoming fall season!
Mr. Rodriguez
Richards Career Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $784 still needed

Toning Our Creativity!

Help me give my students toner for the classroom printer to keep creativity alive!
Ms. Logothetis
DeWitt Clinton Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $178 still needed
  • $89 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$89 for now, thanks to a match.

Sharpen Our Skills With Sharpies

Help me give my students markers, headphones, a box fan, and paper towels.
Ms. Dudek
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $167 still needed
  • $84 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$84 for now, thanks to a match.

Supplies for a Strong Start to the School Year

Help me give my students supplies to start the new school year strong.
Ms. B.
Manuel Perez Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $485 still needed

Working Hard Pays Off (Literally!) (Part 10) + a Game

Help me give my students fun pens and pencils, building block sets, and slime in order to increase desired behaviors and build financial literacy (and a game for more fun).
Ms. K.
Ruiz Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $158 still needed

Following the Breadcrumbs

Help me give my students spray deodorant, claw clips, hair ties, and a vacuum for the classroom.
Ms. Dudek
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $175 still needed
  • $88 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$88 for now, thanks to a match.

Read- A- Lot

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn and read their favorite books!
Ms. Zordani
John A Bannes Elementary School•
Tinley Park, IL
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  • $659 still needed
  • $330 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$330 for now, thanks to a match.

We Know What You Did This Year! (Forensics Final)

Help me give my students the opportunity to create realistic forensic dioramas to demonstrate their understanding of the forensics concepts we've studied all year.
Ms. Beal
Art In Motion•
Chicago, IL
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  • $505 still needed

Supplies for a Strong Start to the School Year

Help me give my students supplies to start the new school year strong.
Ms. B.
Manuel Perez Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $481 still needed

Wiggle While We Work (Part 4)

Help me give my students wobble cushions and pencils to help them stay focused during class.
Ms. K.
Ruiz Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $156 still needed

Purpose with Poetry!

Help me give my students materials to create their personal Spanish poetry books!
Ms. Leon
Chicago High School for the Arts•
Chicago, IL
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  • $361 still needed

School Speech Therapy Supplies

Help me give my students speech therapy supplies to support their communication goals!
Mrs. Elzen
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $458 still needed
  • $229 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$229 for now, thanks to a match.

Class Set of Novelettes

Help me give my students a class set of these novelettes in Spanish.
Ms. Covarrubias
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $179 still needed

Robust Readers With Rigor in 7th Grade!

Help me give my students Scholastic Scope to close the achievement gap in 7th grade!
Ms. Rerych
Murphy Junior High School•
Plainfield, IL
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  • $455 still needed

Visual Learning With a Document Camera!

Help me give my students the ability to see math work and manipulatives that I want to show them zoomed in and projected on my screen with the Elmo TT-12W Document Camera!
Mrs. Palafox
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $850 still needed

Last Minute Wishes!

Help me give my students last minute fidgets and scissors to help with final projects!
Ms. Leon
Chicago High School for the Arts•
Chicago, IL
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  • $292 still needed

"Kindergarten, Here I Come!"

Help me give my students tote bags and Bilingual Flash Cards to enrich their skills during summer.
Mrs. Urquiza
West Park STEAM Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $318 still needed
  • $159 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$159 for now, thanks to a match.

Visualizing A Fraction Of Math

Help me give my students fraction manipulatives to promote a visual understanding of equivalent fractions while supporting them in their STEM journey.
Mrs. Shalabi
Eberhart Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $186 still needed

Picture This!

Help me give my students mini pocket printers for the students’ Science Notebooks to instantly take notes, make reminders, and take photos.
Ms. Mikos
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $225 still needed
  • $113 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$113 for now, thanks to a match.

Snacks For Athletes!

Help me give my students snacks and drinks for before and after school activities to stay hydrated!
Ms. Favela
Washington High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $157 still needed

Supplying Success

Help me give my students books, school supplies, and items used in the classroom.
Mr. Munoz
Echo School•
South Holland, IL
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  • $874 still needed

Vikings Make Good Golfers Too!

Help me give my students the opportunity to work on their game all year long.
Mr. Masters
Amundsen High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $740 still needed

We All Belong Here

Help me give my students the tools they need to manage strong emotions in uncertain times while finding a place in this world.
Mrs. Bago
De Diego Community Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $992 still needed
  • $496 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$496 for now, thanks to a match.

Tissue, Magnets, and Pencils

Help me give my students pocket tissues, pencils, and magnets for the current and following school year.
Ms. Campos
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $293 still needed
  • $147 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$147 for now, thanks to a match.

Production Studio On The Go

Help me give my students a production studio on the go with an iPad Pro.
Mr. O.
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $990 still needed

An Apple a Day Launches Steam Dreams

Help me give my students access to administrative technology that supports our STEAM school mission and vision!
Mrs. Dakessian
McCutcheon Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $2,395 still needed

Wall Organizers and Color Paper

Help me give my students wall pocket hanging organizers and color paper to keep our assignments organized.
Ms. Campos
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $190 still needed
  • $95 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$95 for now, thanks to a match.

Clean and Spiffy

Help me give my students a clean and sanitized classroom for the upcoming school year.
Mr. Gonzalez
Clemente Community Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $503 still needed
  • $252 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$252 for now, thanks to a match.

Healthy 2024

Help me give my students disinfecting wipes to clean Chromebooks and desks to stay healthy.
Ms. Campos
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $204 still needed
  • $102 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$102 for now, thanks to a match.

Student Work Is Our Ask. It Deserves To Be Appreciated!

Help me give my students not only the academic education they need but also the beauty and awe of seeing their works, art and other, displayed around the school on VIZ-PRO Cork Bulletin Boards.
Mr. Freer
East Elementary School•
Zion, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $598 still needed

Surf Portable Lap-Desks Makes Riding The Educational Waves "Totally Tubular!"

Help me give my students flexible seating that allows them to 'ride the waves' of learning to support the flexibility of their young, learning minds with these ECR4Kids Surf Seat cushions and storage racks.
Mr. Freer
East Elementary School•
Zion, IL
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  • $788 still needed

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