You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call our donor relationships team: (646) 586-5306 ext. 202

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Matthes from Chicago Hts., IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Matthes is requesting

Group Materials and Student Centered Classroom Focused on Character Construction

Help me give my students fresh supplies and rewards to we can finish the year strong! My classroom is student centered and my students thrive when working together towards a common goal. my students are so inspiring!

  • $330 goal

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

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

All of the items will help my students continue to work in a group setting with adequate resources. My students work together in groups to create flip charts, presentations and even poetry! Their favorite activity is reading texts that present ethical dilemmas. They work together to outline the values and virtues at stake and then formulate possible options and outcomes. These resources will help us continue to thrive in a student centered environment. My goal is to build on my students’ strengths and end the year on a strong note! All of my students receive free lunch and breakfast and some even work to support their families. They inspire me everyday to be a better teacher, mother and human. They deserve the world!

Mrs. Matthes Bloom High School Grades 9-12

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 Hts., IL View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 130 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Matthes is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
BIC Soft Feel Retractable Pen, 1.0 mm Medium Tip, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $31.64 1 $31.64
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 2 $16.74
Decorably 14 Women in History Posters for Classroom High School, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Inspirational Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MaxGear Whiteboard Magnets, 36 Pack Strong Refrigerator Magnets for Kitchen, School Supplies for Teachers, 3 cm Round Colored Magnetic Pieces for Classroom, Refrigerator, Office, Home (5 Colors) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Tatuo Black History Month Polyester Backdrop, African American Banner, Juneteenth Decorations, 6 x 3.6 ft, for Home Party Classroom School • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Reward Stickers for Kids,900PCS Motivational Stickers for Teachers Stickers Packs,Cute Animal Reward Stickers for Students Award School Incentive Stickers Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$243.06

Vendor shipping charges

$3.16

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$279.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.39

Total project goal

$329.26

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":330,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/group-materials-and-student-centered-cla/9172870/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":130,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Matthes","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1888707563","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Chicago Hts.","teachersOnPage":[9001978],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9172870,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":25271,"schoolName":"Bloom High School","authorIds":{"9001978":{"owner":"Mrs. Matthes","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9172870],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9001978_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724080851607","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":22116044,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9001978,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}