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Ms. Said from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds: Equip Our Diverse Learners for Success

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies and adaptive resources to support their learning and help them succeed this school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Said's classroom raised $665

This project is fully funded

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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

This school year, I have the privilege of teaching a wonderful group of middle school diverse learners. These students are full of potential, and with the right tools, they can achieve amazing things. However, we need your help to ensure they have the classroom equipment necessary to thrive.

From basic supplies like notebooks and pencils to more specialized resources like sensory tools and resource tools, every contribution makes a difference.

Your support will empower these students to overcome challenges and succeed in their learning journey.

If you're able to donate or know of resources that could assist, please reach out. Together, we can make this school year one of growth and success for every student!

Ms. Said Grissom 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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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

20 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Streamline 2-Shelf Storage Cabinet, 24in, Kid's Bookshelf, White Wash • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home (Yellow) • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
BEWISHOME Round End Table Side with Metal Frame, Accent Nightstand Bedside 3-Tier Shelves, Small for Living Room Bedroom Couch Coffee Greige KTZ41G • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser Metal Straw Dispenser for Pencils Reusable Pencil Dispenser with 50 Pencils 3 Stickers 1 Metal Pen Holder 1 for Bulk Pencils Storage Classroom Home Office Restaurant • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Math Fact Fluency: 60+ Games and Assessment Tools to Support Learning and Retention • Amazon Business $26.16 1 $26.16
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
166 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles with Percentages - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, Fraction & Percent Strips & Bars, Fraction Manipulatives Class Set, Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Kaplan Early Learning Washable Wicker Basket with Hand Grips - Small • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (18) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$526.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.68

Total project goal

$664.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $664.54

9 Donors

-$475.80

Donations toward project cost

-$411.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.62

match offer

-$180.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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