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Mrs. Chestnut-Jefferson from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quarterly Scavenger Hunt

Help me give my students as an incentive to my 7th and 8th grade students, I do a scavenger hunt with them all once a quarter. These supplies will help me and also reward them.

  • $841 goal

This project expired on December 27, 2024.

This project expired on December 27, 2024.

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

These items will help and reward my students who look forward to the scavenger hunt every quarter. Some of the supplies will also be applied to an after-school club that 7/8th grade will run. These supplies will help with every scavenger hunt I have throughout the first two quarters. My students look forward to this incentive and have already started asking what the theme is for first quarter. It will have a paparazzi theme which is why I chose cameras. The cameras will also come in handy for the after school club that my 7/8th grade students will be running. My students will learn structure, discipline, teamwork and just plain, old fun from this project. It will also give them opportunities to learn things about the staff in the building to bring us all closer together as a school community. The younger students are even looking forward to being in 7/8th grade so they can participate. My goal for this project is to give students different ways to learn other than the traditional way because those who enjoy learning in innovative ways work harder for better grades, in my opinion. My students are special to me because this particular 7/8th grade classes are the ones who were in Kindergarten and 1st grade when I started working at my school. To watch them grow has been amazing. I’m glad I get to share these experiences with them.Thanks in advance to anyone who donates. It is much appreciated.

Mrs. Chestnut-Jefferson Leslie Lewis Elementary School 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

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

Never Before Funded 95 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polaroid - 16MP Waterproof Digital Camera - Red • Best Buy Education $40.79 2 $81.58
Polaroid - 16MP Waterproof Digital Camera - Teal • Best Buy Education $40.79 2 $81.58
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $66.34 1 $66.34
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 4 $51.88
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 4 $51.56
Slim Jim Original Snack-Sized Smoked Meat Stick 0.28 oz 120 Sticks/Box (61368) • Staples $50.50 1 $50.50
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 4 $39.04
100 Sets Lanyard with ID Holders Colorful Lanyards with Waterproof ID Card Holders Plastic Clear Name Tags Badge Holder with Lanyard for Adults Kids Business School Church Conferences • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Cereal Bars, Original (96 Bars) • Amazon Business $30.57 1 $30.57
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
400 Pack 5.3 x 7.4 Inch Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil Clear Laminating Sheets Plastic Laminating Paper Hot Glossy Laminator Pouches Office Laminating Supplies for Letter Photo Card ID Badge • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Squares, Kids Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack, 20.1oz Box (52 Bars) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $8.15 1 $8.15

Materials cost

$674.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$714.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.14

Total project goal

$840.96

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