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

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All Hands In For Hands On Learning

Help me give my students materials to support hands on, project based learning as well as materials to support real world experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bacik's classroom raised $736

This project is fully funded

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

Kids LOVE hands on projects where they get to create something from scratch to demonstrate their learning. However, most of the time classroom teachers do not receive the funding in order for students to have ample materials to stimulate creativity and design. The materials I am requesting will give my students a range of materials that they can choose from to keep their creativity flowing and support our goal engaging more in project based, hands on learning!

Additionally, I am requesting materials that will support the real life experiences I offer in my classroom such as financial literacy.

We have a classroom economy system where students "apply" for classroom jobs and get paid in our classroom money. They then can use this money to purchase things from our classroom store. Students are offered a variety of items at varying values and they are taught various money skills such as strategies for saving in order to buy higher value items that may interest them. Students enjoy the process of working hard and earning "money" from our classroom economy to use at the classroom store. However, store items that motivate students to want to work hard to earn classroom money are expensive and I am requesting materials that will help to get items that students will be interested in saving up to earn!

Lastly, my students are interested in engaging more in role play in the classroom. They would like to develop plays for the school to enjoy. We are requesting a red carpet to simulate a real life "red carpet experience" for our young actors to make the experience one to remember!

Ms. Bacik James Otis 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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More than three‑quarters of 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

30 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stainless Steel Stanchion Post,Stanchions with Red Rope,Hollow Base and Velvet Ropes Safety Barriers Set,Carpet Runner for Party (8pack-Gold) • Amazon Business $164.89 1 $164.89
A-B Honor Roll Award Ribbons Red Honorable Mention Ribbon Bookmark Style Medal Ribbons Prize Ribbon Bulk Student Awards and Incentives for Kids School Office Competition Sports Event Contest (100 Pcs) • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
100 Pcs an Honor Roll Award Ribbons Blue Honorable Ribbon Bookmark Medal Ribbons Prize Ribbon Bulk Student Awards and Incentives for Kids School Office Competition Sports Event Contest Supplies • Amazon Business $16.69 5 $83.45
PBHEPJ 4ft x 10ft Extra Thick Red Carpet Runner for Party, Wedding and Events Decorations, Red Runner, Not Slip Aisle Rug, Long Term use • Amazon Business $58.89 1 $58.89
YCCYYCCY Self-Adhesive Cork Board Roll, 1/8" Thick Cork Boards for Walls, 23.5"x47" Cork Board Roll for Office, Home, School(3mm,60 * 120cm) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Lifbeier 30 PCS Led Foam Sticks,Flashing Foam Glow Sticks Party Supplies,Light up Foam Sticks Batons for Birthday,Christmas, Halloween Party,Wedding Glow Stick • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
BouQuw 25 Pack Glow Sticks Mardi Gras Party Supplies ,Glow in the Dark Party Supplies,3 Models Flashing Sticks, Fiber Optic Wands Light up Sticks Fit Wedding Birthday Easter valentine's day • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Libima 9 Pcs Mini Stuffed Keychains 3.15 Inch Small Plush Bulk Ornaments for Kids Birthday Party Favors Gifts Xmas Tree Hanging Stocking Stuffers (Desserts) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Raymond Geddes Scent-Sibles Lil MP Scented Mechanical Pencils (Pack of 60),Orange • Amazon Business $18.12 1 $18.12
Hello Kitty And Friends Ultimate Compounds Set, 25-Pack, Scented Glitter Slimes, Sanrio Stuff, Slime Bulk, Mini Slime, Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Hello Kitty Toys, Hello Kitty Party Supplies, Slimes • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Henoyso 116 Sheets Science Fair Board Supplies 20 Printable Presentation Science Subtitles 80 Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders 8 Letter Sticker 8 Project Title for School Office (Board No Included) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
NWFashion 9 Bags Total 300Gram Scenery Basing Material Kit,Stone,Snow,Grass,Moss Stick,River,Desert • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SALEMAR 250 GSM Glitter Cardstock Glitter Paper, 10 Color Sparkling Craft Paper for School, Scrapbook and Craft Projects, 8.3 x 11.7 Inches(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $4.85 1 $4.85

Materials cost

$585.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$624.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.25

Total project goal

$735.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$735.02

13 Donors

-$726.79

Donations toward project cost

-$624.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.23

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$0.00

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