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

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Building a Strong and Warm Classroom!

Help me give my students basic supplies and classroom materials so learning can take place every minute of the day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Loving's classroom raised $956

This project is fully funded

My Students

I will be working with 5th and 6th grade diverse learners. We are returning to in person learning in August of 2021. The community from which they come from are under resourced and having basic supplies is difficult. This will be my FIRST YEAR at my Elementary school in the Greater Grand Crossing community in Chicago, IL.

My Project

Hello Donors! Thank you so much for considering this project as something to invest in! I will be going into my 1st year of teaching as a Special Education teacher in math and science. I will be teaching 5th and 6th graders. I am preparing for next year and wanted to create a project that would help fund the materials, resources, and supplies that students will need this upcoming school year. Students will be retuning in person, and I want to have the materials, manipulatives, and supplies are available for the best learning possible. Due to this being my first year, my classroom is empty and I need to make it feel and look like a place where learning will always take place daily.

I am hoping that with readied materials and resources for my classroom, our class family will move with higher efficiency and purpose to master standards and more collaboration between peers.

The supplies and materials will help students to learn individually and as a collective. It is important to me that students have the basic needs within the classroom that caters to their individual learning style.

The current 4th and 5th grade students have worked so hard this past year and have shown so much interest in growing their minds, community, and their school. Thank you for your consideration and hope to share more about their progress!

Ms. Loving Deneen School of Excellence 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Class Pack, 576 pencils in box by Madisi • Amazon Business $39.98 2 $79.96
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
CATIGA CD-8185 Office and Home Style Calculator - 8-Digit LCD Display - Suitable for Desk and On The Move use. (Pink) • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Broad Line, 12 Pack, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
PP873 Magnetic Folder Bins Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $39.97 1 $39.97
Board Geeks Dry Erase Lapboard 9 x 12 inch Large 25 Pack double-sided Whiteboard - White boards set great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom and school supplies for kids • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Lysol Handi-Pack Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, Cleaning Wipes, Antibacterial Wipes, Sanitizing Wipes, Cleaning Supplies 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $24.76 1 $24.76
Learning Resources Classpack Tangrams, Set of 30, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $24.22 1 $24.22
edxeducation Math Cubes - Set of 100 - Linking Cubes For Early Math - Connecting Manipulative For Preschoolers Aged 3+ and Elementary Aged Kids • Amazon Business $12.11 2 $24.22
SKKSTATIONERY Assorted Colorful Pencils, Pencil Assortment, Awards & Incentives Pencils, 2 HB, 144/box. • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
2 Pack Heavy Duty Storage Pocket Chart with Nametag with 10 Pockets, 6 Over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall File Organizer | Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbook Papers & More • Amazon Business $21.50 1 $21.50
Dry Erase Pockets 20 Set Dry Erase Sleeves Oversized 10 x 14 Inches Teachers Students Supplies for Classroom Reusable Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 12 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Craftzilla Rainbow Colored Duct Tape — 8 Bright Colors — 10 Yards x 2 Inch — No Residue, Tear by Hand & Waterproof — Great for Arts & Crafts, Color-Coding, and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Raymond Geddes Gadgetz Earbuds, 12 Pack (69395) • Amazon Business $17.40 1 $17.40
LL336 Magnetic Board Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard and Calendar Bundle for Fridge: 2 Boards Included - 17x12" - 6 Fine Tip Markers and Large Eraser with Magnets- Monthly Whiteboard for Refrigerator Wall: Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
PP281 Magnetic Storage Boxes Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Decoration Banner Poster Pack - Growth Mindset Wall Display • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Deli Effortless Desktop Stapler, 40-50 Sheet Capacity, One Finger Touch Stapling, Easy to Load Ergonomic Heavy Duty Stapler, Includes 1500 Staples and Staple Remover • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Star Student Wristbands Color Beautiful Star Wristbands Fancy Silicone Bracelets Classroom Teacher Supplies Recognition Award in School, Sports and Office Education Awards for Kids (36 Pieces) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
60 Pack Wooden Ruler 12 Inch Rulers Bulk Wood Measuring Ruler Office Ruler 2 Scale • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Clips, Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Fridge Magnetic Memo Note Clips Magnets • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Teacher Stamps - Self Inking Motivational Encouraging and Colorful Set for School Classroom and Homeschool Setting (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Paper Mate 73015 Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Removable Folder Pockets, Letter Size, Gray with Bright Pockets (92060) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Growth Mindset Posters Bulletin Board Decorations, 20 Pcs Positive Sayings for Poster Board Classroom Decorations, What is Your Mindset Classroom Decor Set, Motivational Quotes for Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
26 Pieces Alphabet Stencils Set Plastic Letter Stencils for Painting Learning, DIY Craft Decoration (4 x 4 Inches) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 2 Pack • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96
Hall Pass Lanyards and School Passes Set of 6 for School Supplies Teachers’ Helper Classroom Gift • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$764.71

Vendor shipping charges

$5.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$812.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.32

Total project goal

$955.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$955.49

2 Donors

-$896.67

Donations toward project cost

-$769.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$127.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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