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Mrs. Lessmeister from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Lessmeister's classroom raised $314

A Healthy, Happy New Year!

Help me give my students a healthy start to the new year with the basics including Kleenex, paper towels, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes and snacks.

This project expired on May 8, 2023.

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Mrs. Lessmeister Dawes Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As we start the new year we need to restock on the basic classroom needs to keep us healthy and happy. We have run out of the basic cleaning supplies in our classroom. I am requesting Kleenex, paper towels, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, and baby wipes to keep our room clean and germ-free for the rest of the school year.

I am requesting cleaning essentials and also snacks to keep these wonderful students healthy and happy!

The snacks are quick and easy but will provide a much-needed snack during the school day. These materials will together will help my students be ready to learn.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 6 donors
Mrs. Lessmeister Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzel Crackers, Snack Packs, 30 CT Variety Pack Box • Amazon Business $11.88 3 $35.64
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Cleaning Wipes, Bleach Free, 75 Count Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Bounty Quick Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Family Rolls = 20 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $24.42 1 $24.42
Snyder's of Hanover Mini Pretzels, 100 Calorie Individual Packs, 36 Ct • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws, Sea Salt, Snack Size, 1 Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Kleenex 2-Ply White Tissues, A4016, 210 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $18.76 1 $18.76
Kleenex Tissues 2-Ply 210ct Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $18.33 1 $18.33
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals with Plant Based Alcohol, Citrus Scent, 8 fl oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) - 9626-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $17.46 1 $17.46
Baby Wipes, Huggies Natural Care Refreshing Baby Diaper Wipes, Hypoallergenic, Scented, 10 Flip-Top Packs (560 Wipes Total) • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Sensitive Baby Wipes, Huggies Natural Care Baby Diaper Wipes, Unscented, Hypoallergenic, 99% Purified Water, 10 Flip-Top Packs (560 Wipes Total) • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 Liter Pump Bottle (Pack of 1) – 9632-04-CMR • Amazon Business $11.83 1 $11.83
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24

Materials cost

$232.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.00

Total project goal

$313.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $313.36

4 Donors

-$282.45

Donations toward project cost

-$266.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.91

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 $0.00

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