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

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Beginning SY25 With The Basics

Help me give my students a good start to a new school year by providing them with these items.

  • $273 goal

This project expired on October 25, 2025.

This project expired on October 25, 2025.

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

The items chosen will allow my 8th graders to begin the school year on a great foot. Often, students do not come in with basic supplies like pencils and glue.

The copy paper will allow me to stay in contact with parents via a weekly newsletter.

We use binders to house our daily anchor charts and any graphic organizers that help students on their math journey.

Lastly, you are never too old to work for treasure. A treasure box holds the prizes for students. These items will bring motivation and fun to our classroom.

Mrs. Sida John L Marsh Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 1 Inch, Presentation View, Blue, Holds 225 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79511) • Amazon Business $10.85 6 $65.10
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
TRU RED? 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Quill.com $38.63 1 $38.63
My Tiny Treasures Box Company Treasure Chest Box Desktop Size 10"x6"x6" for Teachers and Classroom Toy Prizes Awards for Star Students • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 2 $21.14

Materials cost

$198.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.91

Total project goal

$272.75

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