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Ms. Jacobs from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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1st Yr Teacher Building Special Ed Classroom From Scratch!

Help me give my students classroom basics that will allow me to provide a calm, functional, and well-organized space for my students.

  • $470 goal

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

My Project

As a first-year special education teacher, I need help gathering the basics—binders, supplies, and tools—to create a supportive, organized space for my 4th–6th graders! As a recent graduate, it means I’m building everything from the ground up. I’m requesting classroom basics that will allow me to provide a calm, functional, and well-organized space for my students. These materials will make my classroom feel like a home—a space where students are welcomed, supported, and celebrated for who they are. By helping me start strong, you’re investing in their success for years to come. Thank you for helping me lay the foundation for a thriving learning environment!

Ms. Jacobs Jesse Owens Community Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Ring Binders,2 inch One Touch Open D Rings,Assorted Colors,4 Pack • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Pipishell 3-Tier Rolling Cart with Wheels, Rolling Storage Cart with 3 Hanging Cups & 4 Hooks, Mobile Utility Cart, Art Cart Organizer, Craft Cart for Office, Kitchen, Craft Room, Pink, PIUC06P • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Air Wick Plug-in Scented Oil Starter Kit, Fresh Linen, 4.02 Fl. Oz. (01914) • Quill.com $34.19 1 $34.19
TXL Large 13.7" LED Digital Wall Clock, RGB Color Changing, Count Up/Down Timer Clock with Remote Control, Adjustable Brightness Wall Clock for Home, Office, Gym, Elderly, Auto DST，Bluetooth. • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Yellow) • Amazon Business $28.39 1 $28.39
Marietta Magnetics - Laser Printable 8.5" x 11" Magnetic Paper, 10 (ten) mil -10pk • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Lzerking Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper for Inkjet Printer - Matte White 60 Sheets Self-Adhesive Waterproof Decal Printable Sticker Paper - Standard Size 8.5x11 Inches • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set with Cleaning Teeth, 55" Long Handle Indoor Sweeping Combo for Home Office Kitchen, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Mr. Pen- Binder Dividers with Pockets and Tabs, 16 Pack, Assorted Colors, Dividers for 3 Ring Binder with Pockets, Pocket Dividers for 3 Ring Binder with Tabs, Binder Dividers with Tabs and Pockets • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Pilot G2 Gel Pens - Metallic Colors, 0.7 mm, Fine, Set of 5 • Blick Art Materials $10.76 1 $10.76
Paper Mate Handwriting Mechanical Pencil 1.3mm #2 Medium Lead 5/Pack (2017483) • Staples $3.16 1 $3.16

Materials cost

$349.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.48

Total project goal

$469.84

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