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

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Homework Helpers

Help me give my students at home packs with everything they need to be successful!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Keim's classroom raised $743

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are hard workers and excited learners, but often lack access to the necessary materials for success. In order to bridge this gap, my team would like to provide students with a "backpack pack" containing all the necessary materials for success.

Your generosity will help us to ensure that each student has paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils, glue stick, pencil sharpener, and ruler.

Having these materials will help us to eliminate excuses and push our students to achieve their full potential. While we can not level the playing field completely, we can be sure that all students have equal access to materials when entering the new school year.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 3-5
English Language Learning
Mathematics
Charter School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Keim Alain Locke Charter 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $33.77 4 $135.08

Maped Shaker 2 Hole Canister Pencil Sharpener, Pack of 20, Assorted Colors (534755) • Amazon Business $15.77 5 $78.85

EOOUT 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Zipper Bags, Puzzle Bag for Organizing Storage, Letter Size, A4 Size, Zipper File Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $18.61 4 $74.44

Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Non-Toxic Pre-Sharpened - 72 Packs of 12-Count - 864 Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $62.98 1 $62.98

Oxford Filler Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $10.12 5 $50.60

SHARPIE Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.79 3 $50.37

Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 576 pencils in box • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98

Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Pre-Sharpened - 24 Packs of 12-Count - 288 Colored Pencils for Kids • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98

Amazon Basics Pink Eraser, 24 Count • Amazon Business $6.11 4 $24.44

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Ink Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black Pens, Flexible Round Barrel For Writing Comfort, 144-Count • Amazon Business $11.70 2 $23.40

100 Pcs Ruler Clear 6 Inch Ruler Plastic Flexible Rulers Bulk with Inches and Centimeters Transparent Small Ruler Straight Measuring Drafting Tools for School Education Families Kids Students • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

Materials cost			$592.11
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.88
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$630.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$111.35
Total project goal			$742.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$742.34
7 Donors			-$709.69
Donations toward project cost			-$605.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$104.20
match offer			-$30.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$25.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$4.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$2.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Homework Helpers

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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.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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