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

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New Supplies for a Productive Year

Help me give my students the supplies they need to start a successful year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortigara's classroom raised $481

This project is fully funded

My Project

My first grade students are curious, energetic and excited to learn. New school supplies are necessary to prepare students for a successful and productive school year. We will use these staple materials for everyday Language Arts and Math lessons and activities. These basic supplies will help them get started on the right foot in individual and group work.

Students will use pencils and erasers during small group writing lessons and to complete math assignments throughout the day.

Colorful mechanical pencils will be used as an incentive during writing centers. Expo markers are used in a variety of activities and lessons on white boards.

Ms. Ortigara Peterson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 half 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

27 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 2 $119.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $33.29 2 $66.58
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps - Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $45.30 1 $45.30
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, White, 10/Box (ZEH10PC10) • Quill.com $14.93 3 $44.79
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $17.37 2 $34.74
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils, Write Bros. Classic #2 Pencil, Great for Standardized Testing, 0.7mm, 24 Count • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils, Write Bros. Strong #2 Pencil for Less Lead Breakage, 0.9 mm, 24 Count • Amazon Business $9.12 1 $9.12

Materials cost

$351.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.10

Total project goal

$480.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.68

5 Donors

-$379.40

Donations toward project cost

-$344.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.50

match offer

-$74.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.36

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