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

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Enhance Education

Help me give my students the learning experience the deserve for a brighter future tomorrow.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Patterson's classroom raised $212

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students here are energetic, hardworking, helpful and kind. The children work as a team to boost each other’s confidence and spirit. It is rare that one of them is absent from school. The children value their education.

Not only are the classmates they have a strong bond making them great friends.

The boost each other up. It is great to see them rally around each other. I am proud to assist them on their journey.

My Project

Children are visual learners. The materials that I requested will brighten up our classroom. Making it easier for the students to stay alert and focus. Our classroom will have colorful anchor charts that the students will be drawn to look at.

The supplies will help make the lessons memorable.

They well also be more appealing visual for them to remember. We will also have the needed materials that we are lacking. Reading and comprehending is vital for our children success.

We are truly appreciative for any and all support that we receive. Let’s build and brighter and stronger future for our children.

Ms. Patterson Nash Elementary School 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
Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
HTVRONT Vinyl for Cricut - 65 Pack Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Sheets Set - 55 Vinyl Sheets 12" x 12" & 10 Transfer Tape Sheets, 35 Color for Party Decoration, Sticker, Craft Cutter, Car Decal • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94
10 Pieces Educational Posters Speech Learning Poster Grammar Poster 16 x 11 Inch Nursery Homeschool Playroom Teaching Poster for Preschool Toddler Kid Kindergarten Classroom Learning Decoration • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Gorilla Dual Temp Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Hot Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Mini Animal Magnetic Bookmarks for Kids, 10 Designs (50 Pack) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Guided Reading Highlight Strips Colored Overlays Bookmark Reading Tracking Rulers with Line for Dyslexia, ADHD and to Reduce Visual Stress (8 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Crayola XL Poster Markers, Assorted Bright Colors, School Supplies, 4Count • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Adtech W229-34ZIP100 Mini Hot Glue Sticks, single pack, Clear 100 Count • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54
NEENAH Creative Collection Classics Specialty Cardstock Starter Kit, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 72 Count Assortment (46407-02) • Amazon Business $6.78 1 $6.78
Pacon Self-Adhesive Paper Letters - Repositionable Adhesive Strip, 5 Assorted Neon Colors, 4", 180 Characters • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89

Materials cost

$147.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.80

Total project goal

$212.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$212.00

2 Donors

-$106.00

Donations toward project cost

-$90.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.90

match offer

-$106.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.90

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$0.00

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