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

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Let's Have Some Fun!

Help me give my students something to look forward to! I am a Diverse Learners teacher for middle school on theWest side of Chicago. My students work hard and I want to provide incentives.

  • $507 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 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

I am asking for incentives for students to promote stamina and growth. I have spent so much of my own money on snacks, toys, and games to make sure learning is fun! I am now asking for help. We need simple items like tissue and dry erase markers. BUT! Snacks and fun pencils always helps! My students love being competetive with one another.

They earn points for being a good friend or classroom helper.

They also earn points when they show growth. Students can trade in their points for extra free time, a classroom store shop purchase, or sit with a friend.

Mrs. Martinez Northwest Middle School Grades 6-8

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 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

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KleenSlate Rectangular Hand Held Whiteboards Double-sided Blank/Graph 24/Pk • Staples $126.63 1 $126.63
Quill Brand? Flat Box Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box, 30 Boxes/Carton (7TF830-QCCCT) • Quill.com $44.99 1 $44.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Who Would Win? Collection - 11 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $39.34 1 $39.34
Lakeshore Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $24.83 1 $24.83
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
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$393.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.02

Total project goal

$506.81

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