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

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School Supplies for a Successful School Year

Help me give my students school supplies, including pencils, folders, markers, stickers, and highlighters, for a successful new school year.

$467 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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Our students truly enjoy coming to school. This is especially true at the beginning of the school year. The excitement of a new school year is so enjoyable.

All students deserve to have the necessary school supplies for a successful school year.

Many of my students are unable to bring school supplies from home. Not being able to come in with these supplies can make the first week of school gloomy for these students. Every year, I try to make sure that there is an abundance of pencils, folders, markers, highlighters, and other supplies in the room waiting for students who may need them. They can simply go into our materials closet and grab what they need. This routine at the beginning of each year has made it so that no child feels bad if they were unable to bring in supplies from home.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Ruiz Laura Ward Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 3 $76.47

Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 2 $61.36

Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 2 $42.76

EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 2 $39.38

Staples File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 100/Pack (ST508804-CC) • Staples $19.33 2 $38.66

Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 12 $29.88

Mental Health Awareness Retractable Pen Green Ribbon Liver Cancer Kidney Disease Awareness Black Ink Ballpoint Pen Bulk with Individual Packed for Charity Volunteers Activities Supplies (100 Pcs) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip Marker, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.22 2 $20.44

cloudriver Highlighters Bulk Pack of 72, Assorted Color, Chisel Point, Quick Drying Ink, Highlighters Suitable For Classroom, Office And Shop • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69

YOUOK 30 Pack Small Multiplication Chart Stickers, 3×3.5 Inch Math Table Learning Stickers Educational Aid for Kids, Elementary Middle School Classroom Learning at Home and School. • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29

Materials cost			$360.92
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.41
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$396.33
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$69.94
Total project goal			$466.27

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School Supplies for a Successful School Year

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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