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

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First Grade, Here I Come!

Help me give my students supplies including school-to-home folders, handwriting paper, markers, and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith-EL's classroom raised $630

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My Project

I am so excited to be starting this new school year as a first-year 1st-grade teacher. My students are special to me because they are my very first students, and I want to provide them with what they need to succeed.

The items I have requested for my project are materials to aid my students in the development of literacy and math skills.

These materials will also aid in the development of fine motor skills. The glue gun I have requested will help me hang educational posters throughout my classroom. The construction paper and glue sticks and markers will be used for art projects. Thank you for helping my students succeed!

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
Classroom Basics
Distance Learning
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Smith-EL Shoop Academy of Math Science & Technology Grades PreK-2

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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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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Folders, Red, 25 per Box (32004) • Amazon Business $44.07 2 $88.14

Pacon 2656 Newsprint Handwriting Paper, Picture Story, 7/8" x 7/16" x 7/16" Ruled 9" x 12", Ruled Short, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97

Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Classpack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $37.97 1 $37.97

Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 10 Ream Case (5,000 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00

Magicfly Hot Glue Gun Sticks, Huge Pack of 800, 6 lbs, 4 Inch Long and 0.27 Inch Diameter Mini Hot Melt Glue Sticks, Compatible with Most Glue Guns, for DIY Craft Projects and Sealing • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

Zaner-Bloser Newsprint Handwriting Paper, Dotted Midline, Grade 1, 5/8" x 5/16" x 5/16" Ruled Long, 10-1/2" x 8", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $10.07 3 $30.21

Original HP 67 Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges (2-pack) | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YP29AN • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89

KUONIIY 5" School Pack of Kids Scissors With Soft Comfort-Grip Handles ,Assorted Colors ,30 Packs • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

OWLCONIC Telling Time Teaching Clock - Kids Clock, Kids Room Decor, Playroom Wall Decor, Analog Clock, Kids Wall Clock, Learning Clocks for Kids to Tell Time, Homeschool Supplies, School Classroom. • Amazon Business $25.07 1 $25.07

PACON Art Street Lightweight Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Full Size Hot Glue Gun for Crafts, 60W Large Glue Gun with 12 Glue Sticks and Stand, High Temp Heavy Duty Industrial GlueGun Kit for Crafting, Wood, PVC, Glass, Home Repair by Chandler Tool, Pink • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97

Burlap Scalloped Border Trim, Bulletin Borders Stickers, 66 ft Back to School Decoration Borders for Bulletin Board/Black Board Trim, Teacher Student Use for Classroom School Decoration • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96

Swingline Stapler, Optima 25, Full Size Desktop Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Reduced Effort, Blue/Gray (66404) - SWI66404 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

I Promise • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Wireless Mouse, 2.4G Noiseless Mouse with USB Receiver - seenda Portable Computer Mice for PC, Tablet, Laptop - Mint Green&Purple • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

First Grade Big Workbook Ages 6 - 7: 220+ Activities, Phonics, Spelling, Reading, Language Arts, Math, Space, Measurement and Time (Gold Stars Series) • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87

Chairs on Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, or Early Readers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Alphabet Line Bulletin Board Set ABC Number 0-20 Wall Decorations for Pre-School Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Nursery Homeschool • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Swingline Staples, S.F. 4, Premium, 1/4 Inches Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box, 1 Pack (35450) • Amazon Business $5.64 1 $5.64

Materials cost			$497.58
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.46
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$535.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$94.42
Total project goal			$629.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$629.46
1 Donor			-$314.73
Donations toward project cost			-$267.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$47.21
match offer			-$314.73
Match offer toward project cost			-$267.52
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$47.21
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

First Grade, Here I Come!

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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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