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A Room With A View!

Help me give my students the technology needed to allow us to view outside in our windowless classroom. The purchase of a large SMART TV, wall mount, wireless keyboard, and HDMI cable will give us a digital window.
Ms. Speckman
Riverdale Elementary School•
Port Byron, IL
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  • $594 still needed
  • $297 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$297 for now, thanks to a match.

Boosting Our Bulldogs!

Help me give my students supplies to start their year off right and with all their school needs met!
Ms. Ermer
Deneen School of Excellence•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $1,657 still needed

"What if..." YOU Help Sponsor the Next Best-Selling Author!

Help me give my students a creative writing experience they will never forget! An author has donated her time to share the creative writing process with our kids. Please help them give creative writing a try!
Ms. Hoekstra
J.W. Robinson Elementary School•
Lyons, IL
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  • $260 still needed

Staying Fit with Bouncy Bands

Help me give my students Bouncy Bands for their restless feet. My active, diverse learners learn more when they can move. Bouncy Bands will help them wiggle while they work.
Mrs. V.
George Washington Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $247 still needed

Planting Fun

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn how flowers grow and the responsibilities needed in taking care of them.
Mrs. Metz
Princeville Elementary School•
Princeville, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $219 still needed
  • $110 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$110 for now, thanks to a match.

Bring Nature Into the Classroom

Help me give my students study the natural world around them by bringing nature into the classroom! My students spend a great deal of their year studying plants, ecosystems, the chemistry behind life and growth, and sustainable living.
Mr. Boril
Caldwell Elementary Academy of Math - Science•
Chicago, IL
  • 12 donors so far
  • $134 still needed

The Sound of Music!

Help me give my students some music to explore a whole new world. We need music stands, a guitar rack, and recorders.
Ms. Kelley
Jackie Joyner Kersee Head Start•
East Saint Louis, IL
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  • $584 still needed

2nd Grade is the BEST!

Help me give my students book buddy bags, AR incentives, and a fresh start by replenishing everyday supplies.
Mrs. Warnecke
Highland Primary School•
Highland, IL
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  • $435 still needed

Eliminating Food Waste in Schools by Creating Soil

Help me give my students the items needed to compost food waste from the school cafeterias. Students conducted a study determining the amount of waste. That waste will be used to create soil for the greenhouse.
Ms. Chapman
Stark County High School•
Toulon, IL
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  • $386 still needed
  • $193 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$193 for now, thanks to a match.

Perfect Play Time

Help me give my students some more variety in their play time toys that help spark imagination and fun!
Ms. French
Costello School•
Lyons, IL
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  • $263 still needed

Strings That Inspires

Help me give my students showcase their creative side, with the sound of music!
Ms. Kelley
Jackie Joyner Kersee Head Start•
East Saint Louis, IL
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  • $537 still needed

Science Is Like Magic, but It’s Real!

Help me give my students a great first start to science! I cannot wait to introduce them to the microscope to learn about different organisms and bacteria and use the hot plate for the best experiments!
Ms. Malloyd
Jackie Joyner Kersee Head Start•
East Saint Louis, IL
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  • $1,041 still needed

New Books, New Outlooks!

Help me give my students new books.
Mr. M Carter
CICS - Avalon/S Shore•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $321 still needed

Comfort and Style

Help me give my students a great kindergarten experience with a new classroom rug and mobile whiteboard! These items will help me teach all of my students from different locations of the classroom and make learning fun!
Ms. Winters
Unity Point Elementary School•
Carbondale, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $663 still needed
  • $332 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$332 for now, thanks to a match.

Growing Foods in the Classroom

Help me give my students an Aerogarden, a watering system, seeds, pods, and strawberry window gardens.
Dr. Rose Malinowski
West Park STEAM Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $593 still needed

Keep the Wildcat Cafe Running!

Help me give my students Samsung Galaxy tablets and stands to help my students continue to run the Wildcat Cafe via our Square Shop.
Ms. Miller
Legal Preparatory Charter Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $419 still needed

Drum Pads For At Home Practice!

Help me give my students practice pads to allow for at home practice!
Mr. Flores
North Chicago High School•
North Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $645 still needed

We Love To Read!

Help me give my students a book and a book marker to save their pages.
Ms. Chin
Lara Elementary Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $250 still needed
  • $125 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$125 for now, thanks to a match.

Boosting Project Based Learning With 3d Printing

Help me give my students a stockpile of colorful filament for our 3D printer.
Ms. Shepherd
Northeast Junior High School•
East Moline, IL
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  • $179 still needed

Mission Possible! First Graders Saving the Planet!

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn about saving our planet!
Ms. K
Whittier Elementary School•
Harvey, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $355 still needed
  • $178 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Johnson Ohana Foundation.$178 for now, thanks to a match.

Unlocking the Potential of Every Student: Revolutionizing Classroom Comfort!

Help me give my students flexible seating options like wobble stools, cushioned floor desks, and comfortable lounge chairs to support comfortable and personalized engagement.
Ms. Davis
Legal Preparatory Charter Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,480 still needed

Lighting The Way

Help me give my students the lights they need to help with sensory emotions.
Ms. Fusner
ABLE Program•
South Holland, IL
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  • $221 still needed

Comforting Classroom

Help me give my students a comforting atmosphere for their scary move to junior high!
Ms. Kerker
Southeastern Elementary School•
Bowen, IL
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  • $801 still needed
  • $401 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$401 for now, thanks to a match.

Creating Future Robotic Engineers

Help me give my students the opportunity to build robots.
Ms. McGuigan
Farnsworth Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $238 still needed

Conservation and Coral Reef Part 2

Help me give my students materials to learn about ocean conservation and coral reefs.
Mrs. Rudnicki Samson
Seward Communctn Arts Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $354 still needed

Nuts About Nature

Help me give my students some new nature books to be used as read-alouds or during independent reading time!
Mrs. Hilligoss
Broadmeadow Grade Level School•
Rantoul, IL
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  • $166 still needed

Peace Makes a Sound!

Help me give my students access to calming music, white noise, and guided meditations.
Dr. Luter
National Teachers Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $316 still needed

A Room That Is Out of This Galaxy!

Help me give my students a classroom that is out of this galaxy!
Ms. Fusner
ABLE Program•
South Holland, IL
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  • $190 still needed

Make(ing) a Difference

Help me give my students a new Button Maker for Entrepreneurship class, so they may exercise their creative spirits and think through the fundamentals of product development and how it applies to a business plan.
Mr. Rutter
Schurz High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $746 still needed

Memorable End of School Shirts

Help me give my students a grand end of the year celebration with a memorable graduation shirt.
Mrs. Garcia
Alessandro Volta Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $259 still needed

Pebbles, Moss, Soil and Seeds Oh My

Help me give my students soil, moss, and seeds to create a recycled soda bottle terrarium to celebrate Earth Week.
Mrs. Martinez
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $149 still needed
  • $75 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Johnson Ohana Foundation.$75 for now, thanks to a match.

Creative and Color Expression

Help me give my students a space to imagine, create, and transform into expressive beings!
Ms. Phan
Mosaic School of Fine Arts•
Chicago, IL
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  • $542 still needed

"Happy Kids in School Garden"

Help me give my students the garden supplies that they need to make the project successful. They will help other kids to learn to plant and take care of it.
Ms. Norona
Harvard Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $958 still needed

When I Grow Up...

Help me give my students table cloths, nutrition visual learning guides, food date labels, and other items for classroom use.
Ms. Duffy
Sullivan High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $437 still needed

Help Me Share Joy and Learning!

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed in the classroom! We need rocker chairs, mailboxes, privacy folders, easel pads, a rug, and lamination supplies.
Ms. Litavecz
Steger Intermediate Center•
Steger, IL
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  • $918 still needed

Putting Together Beach Park's Four Beginning Band Classrooms

Help me give my students equitable equipment, storage, and a 'real classroom' feel at all four of our elementary schools.
Ms. Carman
Beach Park Middle School•
Beach Park, IL
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  • $808 still needed

How Many Ways Can You Compost?

Help me give my students a Tumbling Composter with Compost Thermometer - Dual Chamber Garden Compost Bin and Worm Nerd Red Wiggler Live Worms, Composting Worms for Vermiculture 500 pack.
Mr. Rosiejka
Ray Graham Training Center - Satellite Campus•
Chicago, IL
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  • $197 still needed

Big Screens For Big Ideas

Help me give my students an Amazon Fire 43' TV Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV.
Mr. Rosiejka
Ray Graham Training Center - Satellite Campus•
Chicago, IL
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  • $466 still needed
  • $233 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Riot Games Social Impact Fund.$233 for now, thanks to a match.

Earth Day!

Help me give my students books and items that are about the Earth.
Ms. Spears
Princeville Elementary School•
Princeville, IL
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  • $279 still needed
  • $140 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$140 for now, thanks to a match.

Let Me Concentrate!

Help me give my students headphones so they can concentrate on their work!
Mrs. Boyd
Sandburg Elementary School•
Springfield, IL
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  • $174 still needed

Little Scientists, BIG Ideas!

Help me give my students a see-thru sand and water sensory table for scientific explorations
Ms. Davalos
Monroe Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $924 still needed
  • $185 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$185 for now, thanks to a match.

Creating a Strong Classroom Community!

Help me give my students classroom art frames for our community bulletin board!
Mrs. Prusak
McClernand Elementary School•
Springfield, IL
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  • $335 still needed

Snacks for Sucess

Help me give my students snacks to enjoy while at school to stay energized.
Ms. Dietz
Dvorak Technical Academy Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $351 still needed

Multicultural, Engaging, Dual Centered Books

Help me give my students a multicultural, engaging, dual centered, classroom library that will open many doors for them!
Ms. Saavedra
Ardmore Elementary School•
Addison, IL
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  • $771 still needed

Using Tech for Students With Dyslexia

Help me give my students a Google Pixel tablet to support their multisensory reading instruction.
Ms. Guzman
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory•
Chicago, IL
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  • $796 still needed

What We Plant, We Eat

Help me give my students an outdoor storage shed, garden tools, storage totes, and more items for outdoor classroom use.
Ms. Finley
Parker Community Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $561 still needed
Professional development

Developing Understanding and Best Teaching Practices

I need an online course to learn about diverse learners and how to teach them.
Mrs. Patton
Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $470 still needed

Help Learn about how to take care of Mother Earth!

Help me give my students books on earth day, mini earth stress ball and stickers to learn how to sort trash
Ms. Chin
Lara Elementary Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $326 still needed
  • $163 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$163 for now, thanks to a match.

Organized in Kindergarten!

Help me give my students flexible seating and bins to stay organized in kindergarten!
Ms. Mondragon
Edward Ellington Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $939 still needed
  • $470 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$470 for now, thanks to a match.

Spark of Creativity

Help me give my students a place where they can store art work with a brand new drying rack and work on their writing with a writing shelf.
Ms. Tisha
Riverbend Head Start Collinsville Center•
Collinsville, IL
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  • $326 still needed
  • $163 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$163 for now, thanks to a match.

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