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Mrs. Michalski-Geist from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Warm Inside and Out

Help me give my students hats, gloves and scarves to keep them warm this winter.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Michalski-Geist's classroom raised $338

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many of my students come to school; especially in the winter months, underprepared. I am asking for your help in getting my students warm socks, hats, gloves, scarves and some cocoa to keep my second grade students safe and comfortable going to and from school when the weather gets colder.

Living and attending school where the winters can be very harsh, can extremely dangerous with the wind chill, especially if you are not dressed properly.

For my students, having socks and hats needed to stay warm and safe would be a life changer. There is nothing better than getting new socks to keep your toes cozy and a new hat to keep your head warm.

Mrs. Michalski-Geist Wentworth Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 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

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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
72 Pcs Winter Beanies Hat Glove Scarf Sets Unisex Knitted Cap Beanie Bulk Winter Gloves Bulk Fleece Neck Warmer for Adults • Amazon Business $94.79 2 $189.58
Hanaive Bulk 100 Pair Kids Black Crew Socks Unisex Stretch Cotton Socks Soft Comfortable Kids Dress Socks Basketball Soccer Training Socks for Toddlers Kids Youth Age 5-10 • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
Nestle Hot Chocolate Packets, Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix, Made with Real Cocoa, Bulk Pack, 0.71 oz Packet (60 Count) • Amazon Business $23.62 1 $23.62

Materials cost

$252.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.61

Total project goal

$337.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$337.39

1 Donor

-$337.39

Donations toward project cost

-$286.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.61

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$0.00

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