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

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Oh Happy Day!

Help me give my students a welcoming classroom that will bring them an "Oh Happy Day!"

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pineda's classroom raised $175

This project is fully funded

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 entering my 25th year teaching. I would like to give my classroom a refresh that gives students a feeling of welcomeness and peace.

A welcoming classroom can help promote success.

An important aspect of any classroom are the relationships that are built. These relationships begin from Day 1. I want my students to walk into our classroom and know that I wanted to give them a classroom where they could feel comfortable and welcome.

All my materials are calming colors that I know will be peaceful and not a distraction to their learning. The decor I feel will set the tone for the classroom and create a memorable educational experience!

Ms. Pineda New Sullivan 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oh Happy Day Pom-Poms and Tassels Garland • Amazon Business $11.97 2 $23.94
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Rainbow 7 Pocket Chart (28" x 36") • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
Oh Happy Day 8" Hanging Paper Lanterns • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Calendar Pocket Chart Cards • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Rusenbao Reading Corner Classroom Rainbow Pillow Covers - Toddler Reading Nook for Kids, Alphabet Letter Decorative Throw Pillow Covers for Nursery Playroom, 18x18 Inch Pillowcases Set of 2 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
42 Pcs Rainbow Party Decorations Birthday Party Decorations Rainbow Theme Classroom Decor Wall Sunshine Streamers Rainbow Baby Shower Decor Ceiling Hanging Swirl Spirals (Cute Color) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Rusenbao Classroom Kids Rainbow Pillow Covers - Toddler Reading Nook Corner for Kids, Nursery Pillow Decor for Playroom, Kids Playroom Ideas, 18x18 Inch Pillowcases Set of 2 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$116.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.14

Total project goal

$174.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.28

1 Donor

-$174.28

Donations toward project cost

-$148.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.14

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 $0.00

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