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Ms. O from Waukegan, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nesting for Next School Year

Help me give my students the materials they need next school year. These are what we constantly need in our classroom.

  • $1,018 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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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

We are a self-contained classroom filled with bright, energetic learners who bring so much joy and curiosity to every day. My students are full of potential, and their excitement for learning is truly contagious. They always mean well and show great care, but sometimes their enthusiasm gets the best of them—and our classroom supplies don’t always survive the adventure. Despite their sincere apologies and those irresistible smiles, we find ourselves in need of replacing a few essential items that have been broken or worn out.

These tools help us turn learning into a fun and meaningful journey, and your support would make a world of difference.

If you’re able to help us restock or replace any of these items, we’d be incredibly grateful. With your kindness, we can continue to create a classroom where learning feels like an adventure every day.

Ms. O Edith M Smith 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.

Waukegan, 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

10 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Clear • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Gersoniel 4 Pack 14 Inch Wooden Jumbo Pencils Big Wood Giant Decor with Cap Large Prop Huge Novelty Home School Party Gift, 4 Colors(Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) • Amazon Business $12.59 10 $125.90
ZKOO Chairback Buddy Organizer Pockets with Name Tag Slot For Kids in 6 Pockets Keeps Student Organized Chair Pockets for Classroom Home School Daycare (Blue + Red) • Amazon Business $9.49 12 $113.88
novelinks Photos Organizer 4" x 6" Photo Storage Box with Handle - 16 Inner Photo Cases Photo Box Storage Picture Organizers and Storage (Pink Gradient) • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 4 $78.80
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (12 Boxes), Bulk Markers for Kids, 10 Broad Line Markers, Teacher Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $43.01 1 $43.01
Shuttle Art 144 Pack Highlighters, Highlighters Assorted Colors Set, 8 Bright Colors Chisel Tip Highlighter Markers Bulk for Kid and Adult Coloring, Highlighting as School Supplies • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
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
Iconikal Fidget Spinner Random Color Bulk Assortment Set, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97

Materials cost

$822.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$865.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.67

Total project goal

$1,017.82

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