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

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Classroom Refresh

Help me give my students the essentials to start this year ready for action! I am requesting materials such as bandaids, a broom, chargers, and organizational tools so that we can maximize our learning time and minimize errands.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shirley's classroom raised $501

This project is fully funded

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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

Hello! I am so excited to get back into my classroom for the 2024-2025 school year. I am confident my middle schoolers are ready for a rocking year, but we really need your help to start strong.

I am requesting materials to refresh my classroom and minimize the amount of trips to the nurse or office.

Items like bandaids and a new broom allow me and my students to stay in the classroom when things get messy. A calendar helps me to organize important dates such as birthdays, assemblies, and field trips. Organizational supplies allow me to run the day smoothly and keep papers from getting buried on my desk. I am requesting games that require a bit of brain power when students earn free time.

My students and I endlessly grateful for donors like you who chose to make a difference in public education. Thank you!!

Ms. Shirley Hitch 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.

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Half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
USB Type C HP Chromebook Charger 45W fit for HP Chromebook 14, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Samsung, Google Type C Laptop Fast Charging Power Supply Cord • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Pencil Dispenser Holder Blue Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Broom and Dustpan, Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Long Handle Broom with Dustpan, Broom and Dustpan Combo for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor Use Dustpan and Broom Set • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Bright Creations Set of 6 Rainbow Turn in Trays for Teachers, Plastic Classroom Paper Organizers, Colorful Storage Baskets for Office (10 x 3 x 13 in) • Amazon Business $23.84 1 $23.84
Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 2 $18.20
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 4 $16.00
Pressman Full-Size Chess Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $7.87 2 $15.74
Scotch Magic Tape with Desktop Dispenser, Invisible, 3/4 in x 1000 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Office and Back to School Supplies • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Wall • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pandasaurus Games The Mind - Family-Friendly Board Games - Game Night - Card Games for Adults, Teens & Kids (2-4 Players) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.43 1 $10.43
Scissors Set of 6-Pack, 8" Scissors All Purpose Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Craft Sewing Fabric Supplies, High/Middle School Student Teacher Scissor (6 pack Pastel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
YEAKE Table Desk Vanity Makeup Mirror,8-Inch Portable Folding Mirror with Metal Stand 90°Adjustable Rotation Tavel Make Up Mirror Hanging Bathroom for Shower Shaving(Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
UNO Card Game (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Yisong 4 Pieces Educational English Poster Grammar Posters Figurative Language Posters Punctuation Classroom Posters for Middle School High School Classroom Decorations,17 x 22 Inches • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $8.44 1 $8.44
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes 100 Count (117178) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable - 7 Grams, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64
BHR Desk Wall Calendar 2024-2025,Monthly Desk Calendar from January 2024-June 2025,10"×8" Standing Flip Desktop Calendar • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
Amazon Basics White Board Eraser, Dry Erase Whiteboard Erasers for Office, Home and Classroom, Black, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $5.25 1 $5.25
Band-Aid Brand OurTone Adhesive Bandages BR55 30/Count (119586) • Staples $3.50 1 $3.50
Band-Aid Brand OurTone Adhesive Bandages BR45 30/Count (119585) • Staples $3.30 1 $3.30
Band-Aid Brand OurTone Adhesive Bandages BR65 30/Count (119587) • Staples $3.22 1 $3.22

Materials cost

$378.28

Vendor shipping charges

$11.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.08

Total project goal

$500.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$500.55

1 Donor

-$333.69

Donations toward project cost

-$283.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.05

match offer

-$166.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$141.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.03

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$0.00

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