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Mrs. Terrell from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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One Team, One Dream

Help me give my students matching bows, bags, and pom-poms and have the opportunity to become one team with one dream.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Terrell's classroom raised $298

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 Students

My students are bilingual diverse learners. They are kind and very respectful. As preteens and teenagers, they are learning new things about themselves and the world around them. They are being taught to demonstrate honor, courage, and commitment inside and outside of the classroom setting.

They work hard and they are learning to be good to all people.

We have a school-wide campaign centered around being good to all people for this year. My students love learning new skills and creating things they can share with others. They live on the Northwest side of Chicago. Most of the students come from low-income families.

My Project

This donation will make our group of enthusiastic cheerleaders become and feel like a team. Part of being a cheerleader includes school spirit to help boost the morale of the football and basketball players. It includes our students forming friendships that could last a lifetime. But when our cheerleaders look and feel like one team, it will boost their confidence and morale as well. These items will not be used at home. These items will be used when we return to in-person learning. This will help our students feel like a team. Finally, this donation would also give our students the opportunity to give back to their community.

Mrs. Terrell Marine Leadership Academy at Ames Grades 9-12

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.

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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
8 Inch 2 Colors Cheerleader Bows Ponytail Holder with Rhinestones Hair Tie Cheerleading Bows 6 Pcs (Red/White) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Oaoleer 12PCS 7" Large Glitter Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Elastic Band Handmade for Cheerleading Teen Girls College Sports (Gold) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Large Glitter Cheer Bows Red Ponytail Holder Girls Elastic Hair Ties 6" Big Hair Bows Classic Accessories for Teens Women Cheerleader Girls Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
20 Pieces Red-Drawstrings-Bag-Backpack Bulk Reflective Sports Gym Sack Pack Cinch Bags • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
DEEKA 12PCS 8" Large Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Handmade for Teen Girls Softball Cheerleader Sports-Red • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
DEEKA 12PCS 8" Large Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Handmade for Teen Girls Softball Cheerleader Sports-Bright Yellow • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Large Cheer Bows White Ponytail Holder Girls Elastic Hair Ties 8" 12PCS Hair Accessories for Teens Women Girls Softball Competition Sports Cheerleaders • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
16PCS 8" Large Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Elastic Band Handmade for Cheerleading Teen Girls College Sports (16 Pcs) (Red) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Oaoleer 12PCS 7" Large Glitter Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Elastic Band Handmade for Cheerleading Teen Girls College Sports (White) • Amazon Business $5.50 2 $11.00

Materials cost

$219.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.68

Total project goal

$297.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$297.85

3 Donors

-$186.42

Donations toward project cost

-$158.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.96

match offer

-$111.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.71

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$0.00

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