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

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Mastering Math With Love

Help me give my students 30 copies of Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition, stools, markers, and paper.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Halley's classroom raised $839

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many of my students don't have the desire or drive to do math. They are loving children who are missing foundational skills and motivation to succeed. The book Hidden Figures will assist diverse learners in understanding the dynamics of hard work and will draw connections to what is done in the classroom. It is imperative that these students have the chance to read about how math and hard work can produce success.

The book will be perfect for small group reading sessions and discussions, which will spark a love for math and reading.

The stools will provide flexible seating throughout the classroom, which will allow students to have a free seating choice. These tools will enhance the student's learning experience and drive them to want to learn more.

The purchase of the expo- dry-erase markers allows each student to be able to participate as a whole group on dry-erase boards. Each student will have the chance to “teach” their peers in their work groups, utilizing the markers and dry-erase boards. Copy paper and the glittery card stock will serve as reinforcement tools to help students with vocabulary words, math terms, and comprehension of both the book and math.

My goal is to make sure that I am constantly pouring into the students and giving them the best that I can, making sure that I am that teacher that influences the students beyond the classroom doors and motivates them to do their best at all times.

Ms. Halley Ninos Heroes Community Academy Grades 6-8

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

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition • MahoganyBooks $8.09 30 $242.70
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $118.12 2 $236.24
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $17.43 8 $139.44
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 8 Ream Case (4,000 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Heavyweight Glitter Cardstock Paper - 110lb. / 300GSM - 50 Sheets A4 Colored Craft Card Stock for Craft Project, DIY, Gift Wrapping, Birthday Party Wedding Decorations, Scrapbooking, 8 Assorted Color • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79

Materials cost

$668.17

Vendor shipping charges

$4.55

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$712.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.78

Total project goal

$838.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$838.52

4 Donors

-$806.16

Donations toward project cost

-$712.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.36

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$0.00

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