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

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Ms. Arroyo's classroom raised $160

Growing Readers & Writers

Help me give my students supplies they need, copy paper and pencils to support their daily learning. I constantly print hands-on activities, math practice pages, writing templates, so my students can learn in ways that meet their needs.

This project expired on March 31, 2026.

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Ms. Arroyo Sawyer Elementary School - Spaulding Building
Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

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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

As bilingual learners, they show incredible resilience each day as they navigate two languages, build new skills, and grow their confidence. They are eager to read, write, and participate, and they take so much pride in their work when they have the tools they need to get there.

The copy paper in this project will allow me to print leveled reading passages, graphic organizers, writing templates, math practice sheets, and hands-on activities that match each student’s level.

This helps me differentiate instruction so every child whether they need extra support or enrichment can access the lesson and feel successful.

The pencils will support daily writing, math problem-solving, interactive notebooks, and small-group activities. With enough pencils, students won’t lose valuable learning time and can stay focused on expressing their ideas, practicing new skills, and building their independence.

These simple resources keep our classroom running and help my students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. Your support directly impacts their learning every single day.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. Arroyo Sawyer Elementary School - Spaulding Building Grades PreK-2

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 half 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

22 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 2 $91.98
Paper Mate EverStrong #2 Pencils, Reinforced, Break-Resistant Lead When Writing, 72 Count • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30
Paper Mate EverStrong #2 Pencils Reinforced Break-Resistant Lead When Writing 24-Pack • Amazon Business $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$103.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.87

Total project goal

$159.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.15

3 Donors

-$114.11

Donations toward project cost

-$100.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.11

Matching donations from our partners

-$41.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$35.28

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.54

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 $0.00

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