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Ms. Cinkues from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Germs, Germs, Go Away

Help me give my students the supplies we need to stay safe while we are back at school

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cinkues's classroom raised $413

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in a high poverty school, with the large majority of my students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. I am a special education resource teacher, serving students in both 3rd and 4th grade. I currently work with 20 students with up to 10 in my classroom at a time.

My students are kind, enthusiastic, and very hard workers.

In order for them to continue to make progress, I need to meet their learning needs. The students in my classroom are very motivated by the use of technology and I am always looking for new ways to involve technology in our daily routine. However, due to a lack of funding, I am not always able to supply them with the resources or supplies that we need.

My Project

As we return to in-person learning soon, I am trying to think of ways to keep my students safe while in school.

The cleaning supplies and air purifier will be used in my classroom to ensure that my students have a safe space for learning.

I don't want any of my students or parents to worry about whether or not the classroom is clean. With these supplies, I will be able to clean materials frequently so that we are all staying safe while in the school building. The air purifier will help me to not only have clean desks and materials, but also clean air for my students.

Ms. Cinkues G.B. Swift Elementary Specialty School Grades 3-5

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

15 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honeywell InsightTM HPA5100B 175 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier, Black - Black • Best Buy Education $124.10 1 $124.10
Honeywell - Charcoal and HEPA Filters for Air Purifiers (3-Pack) - Black/white • Best Buy Education $47.26 1 $47.26
Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant, 32 oz. (3342-06) • Staples Advantage $42.63 1 $42.63
Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Small, 100/Box (NM3511-X) • Staples Advantage $25.74 1 $25.74
Disposable Earloop Face Mask, Child Size, Blue, 50/Box (FIK0907U) • Staples Advantage $16.99 1 $16.99
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Singles, 125/Box (9630-12-125CTNS) • Staples Advantage $16.79 1 $16.79
Kleenex Antiviral Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, White, 68 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (21286) • Staples Advantage $8.29 2 $16.58
Perk Choose-A-Size Kitchen Paper Towels, 2-Ply, 116 Sheets/Roll, 8 Rolls/Pack (PK55113) • Staples Advantage $14.99 1 $14.99
Bleach Germicidal Cleaner, Unscented, 22 Oz Spray Bottle • Staples Advantage $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$315.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.82

Total project goal

$412.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$412.12

4 Donors

-$376.40

Donations toward project cost

-$350.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.72

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$0.00

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