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Mrs. Lessmeister from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready for a Great Year!

Help me give my students labels and ink to keep students organized. Also prizes to encourage on-task behavior and kindness.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lessmeister's classroom raised $516

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

This is going to be a great year! I have a wonderful group of third grade students who are excited about learning, a dream come true! I am requesting ink and lables to keep my students on track. At this age students need materials labeled to keep their journals and folders organized. Having labels on materials saves so much time as students navigate their new independence. Baskets will keep all of those materials in centers for students to easily access.

Also included are prizes to reward students for on-task behavior, showing kindness to others and following school wide expectations.

Student earn tickets then at ten tickets they get to make a trip to the prize box. I would love to fill our prize box with fidgets, notebooks, markers and mini flying airplanes. Also included are a couple new books to add to our library.

Mrs. Lessmeister Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 78A Black Toner Cartridge | Works with HP LaserJet Pro P1566, P1606 Series, HP LaserJet Pro MFP M1536 Series | CE278A • Amazon Business $81.99 1 $81.99
StorageWorks Wicker Basket, Baskets for Organizing, Storage Basket with Built-in Handles, Water Hyacinth Shelves (Medium 2-Pack, Natural Hyacinth) • Amazon Business $39.94 2 $79.88
Avery Shipping Address Labels, Inkjet Printers, 1,250 Labels, 2x4 Labels, Permanent Adhesive, TrueBlock (5-pack 8163) • Amazon Business $38.34 2 $76.68
Crayola Broad Line Markers (12pks), Bulk Markers for School, Coloring Markers for Kids, Must Have Classroom Supplies for Teachers • Amazon Business $21.71 2 $43.42
SCIONE 24pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinner Bracelets, Glow in The Dark Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Birthday Gifts, Pinata Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $18.68 1 $18.68
300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Stickers Reward Stickers Teacher Stickers Incentive Positive Stickers for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies (Ice Cream) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Impulsive Ninja: A Social, Emotional Book For Kids About Impulse Control for School and Home (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
48 Count Dog Animal Mini Notepads Goody Bags Dogs Puppy Animals Themed Memo Spiral Paper Notebooks Baby Shower & Birthday Party Favor Supplies Decorations for Kids Boy Girl Classroom Rewards Giveaways • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (Caldecott Medal Winner) • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Manmel 50 Pcs Foam Gliders Planes Toys for Kids, Paper Airplane, Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Outdoor Flying Toys, Bulk for Classroom Prizes Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
32PCS Fidget Spinner Soccer Balls Sports Party Favors Bulk for Kids 4-8 8-12 Birthday Goodie Treat Bag Stuffers Classroom Treasure Toys Carnival Prizes Pinata Fillers Mini Return Gifts for Boy Girl • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
18 Pcs Stretchy String Toys,Alpaca Fidget Sensory Toy,Squeeze Pull Noodles for Boys,Girls,Adults,Party Favors Prizes,Calm Relax • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
JOYIN 36 PCS 9"x6" Make a face Stickers for Kids, Make Your Own Animal Mix and Match Sticker Sheets with Safaris, Sea and Fantasy Animals Kids Crafts Party Favors Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$402.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.37

Total project goal

$515.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $515.79

2 Donors

-$182.31

Donations toward project cost

-$178.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.34

match offer

-$305.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$259.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.24

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