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

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Duct Tape Free Shelves

My students need storage for classroom supplies. I provide common supplies for students to use in the classroom as well a space to keep their interactive notebooks, textbooks and other materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $681

This project is fully funded

My Students

ASA students typically fight through many obstacles to attain their diploma. My students have dreams of a better future understanding that knowledge is the key. They deserve my best and I work to provide a classroom environment that is safe and equipped with all the tools they need to reach their goals.

All of my students have been touched by the violence in Chicago.

The fact that I can say "all" without waivering should clearly indicate the day to day struggles we face at ASA. Too many of my students struggle with anxiety in a community where safety is not guaranteed. Through uncertainty and fear, they come to to school.

Prior to coming to ASA, students have had at least one year in traditional public school but recognize the value of alternative education. Smaller classrooms allows us to meet the social and emotional needs of our students as well as their educational needs. I strive to create a learning environment where students feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, challenge themselves and achieve.

My Project

I have found that students work better in attractive and equipped classrooms. The first place students go to when entering my classroom is to the shelves to gather their notebooks and other materials for the class. I currently have 3 bookshelves on their last legs supported with duct tape. These shelves house student notebooks and folders, textbooks, and classroom supplies.

Multiple classes of students need a place to store their class materials.

Adequate shelving is a must have, essential to organizing the supplies for six classes of students. Replacing furniture has been a fiscal challenge but will greatly assist with classroom functionality. The shelves selected are of a higher quality that should last for many years of classroom use.

Ms. Smith Youth Connection Charter School - Scholastic Achievement Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HON Square-Edge Laminate Bookcases 48-3/4"H, 4 Shelves, Harvest • Quill.com $179.99 3 $539.97

Materials cost

$539.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.01

Total project goal

$680.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $680.08

1 Donor

-$680.08

Donations toward project cost

-$578.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.01

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 $0.00

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