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

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Filling in the Gaps

Help me give my students basic materials to be successful in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rojas's classroom raised $352

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Please help me fill in the materials gaps in my classroom. Most students show up on the first day of school with their backpacks full of the things they will need to be successful in school but every year, a few students show up with few or no supplies at all.

We make due with what we have but every student should have the supplies they need to be successful.

I am asking for the basic materials they will use every single day: pencils, crayons, colored pencils, highlighters, markers, erasers, and Post-it notes, and a pouch to put the supplies when they are not being used.

This is not a big deal project for every kid, but for the few who need it, having their own supplies is a big deal! Thank you for supporting us!

Ms. Rojas Johnnie Colemon Academy 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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

34 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Fine Line Markers For Kids, Back to School Supplies For Teachers, Bulk Markers For School, 200 Count • Amazon Business $47.88 1 $47.88
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $22.80 2 $45.60
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and more, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 30 Count • Amazon Business $40.49 1 $40.49
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 3 $32.70
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.44 1 $25.44
Crayola? Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (523024) • Quill.com $1.59 10 $15.90
Post-it Notes, 3x3 in, 18 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Poptimistic Collection, Bright Colors (Magenta, Pink, Blue, Green), Clean Removal, Recyclable (654-18CTCP) • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 12 Sticky Note Pads, 3 x 3 in., School Supplies for Students, Ideal for Textbooks, Notebooks, Walls and Vertical Surfaces, Supernova Neons Collection • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
Post-it Notes, 3" x 3", Poptimistic Collection, Lined, 100 Sheet/Pad, 6 Pads/Pack (6306AN) • Quill.com $12.40 1 $12.40
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 24-Count Pack of Yellow Highlighters, Ideal Highlighter Set for Organizing and Coloring • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Paper Mate Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count • Amazon Business $5.17 1 $5.17

Materials cost

$264.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.72

Total project goal

$351.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$351.49

1 Donor

-$175.74

Donations toward project cost

-$149.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.36

match offer

-$175.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$149.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.36

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$0.00

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