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

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School Supplies for Creative Scientists

Help me give my students the ability to express their creativity through art and science.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. O'Brien's classroom raised $530

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am always trying to find the right way to support my students. What can inspire them to be the best they can be? Sometimes, it's finding that special combination of imparting knowledge while making it fun and a creative exploration. Other times, it's showing the student that they are an important part of my classroom. Often times, it's just showing them that they can do ANYTHING if they are given the chance and materials to succeed.

Many of my students come from homes that are financially challenged.

I try to provide them with supplies but, it is honestly getting harder and harder to purchase the materials.

Please help me give my students the opportunity to excel without limitations, be creative without fear and have the ability to design, explore and engage as young scientists.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 6-8
Visual Arts
Science
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. O'Brien Walt Disney Magnet 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.

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Nasco Graph Paper - 1 cm Squares • Nasco $7.95 5 $39.75

Pacon Graph Paper 8.5 x 11 500 Sheets/Pack (P2411) • Staples $11.21 3 $33.63

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59

Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Purple Ink, Dozen (31029) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59

Sharpie Permanent Marker Ultra Fine Tip Black Dozen (37001) • Staples $9.77 2 $19.54

Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, Dozen (31020) • Quill.com $18.99 1 $18.99

Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Quill.com $16.69 1 $16.69

Paper Mate Write Bros. Classic Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Hard Lead 2 Dozen (2096310/2171181) • Staples $8.28 2 $16.56

Staples Paper 2-Pocket Folders Purple 25/Box (50759/27536-CC) • Staples $7.34 2 $14.68

Oil Board Lettering Stencils - 8" Set • Blick Art Materials $14.56 1 $14.56

TRU RED Desktop Stapler 25-Sheet Capacity Teal (TR58100) • Staples $14.36 1 $14.36

TRU RED Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil 2.2mm #2 Medium Lead 72/Pack (TR58564) • Staples $6.58 2 $13.16

Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $6.16 2 $12.32

BIC 4-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Multicolor Ink (24623/MM11) • Quill.com $3.99 3 $11.97

Pacon Art Street Lightweight Construction Paper - 6" x 9", 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $11.67 1 $11.67

PTC Paper Pack of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.86 2 $9.72

Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Black Dozen (30001) • Staples $9.43 1 $9.43

Oil Board Lettering Stencils - 6" Set • Blick Art Materials $8.56 1 $8.56

Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 2 $6.84

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Black, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 2 $6.84

Prang Shades of Me Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.32 2 $6.64

Quill Brand� Premium Rubber Band, Postal Size #64, 3-1/2"L x 1/4"W, 1 lb Resealable Bag (790064) • Quill.com $6.49 1 $6.49

Pacon© Tru-Ray© Fade-Resistant Construction Paper - 12 in. x 18 in. - Festive Green • Nasco $5.85 1 $5.85

Nasco Light Brown Construction Paper, 12 in. x 18 in. - 100 Sheets • Nasco $5.15 1 $5.15

Wax Paper - Roll - 11.9 in. x 75 ft. • Nasco $4.95 1 $4.95

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Violet, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 1 $3.42

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Yellow, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 1 $3.42

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Turquoise, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 1 $3.42

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Hot Pink, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 1 $3.42

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Salmon, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.76 1 $2.76

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Magenta, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.76 1 $2.76

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Gray, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.76 1 $2.76

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Red, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.83 1 $1.83

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Brown, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.83 1 $1.83

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Blue, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $1.83 1 $1.83

Materials cost			$398.32
Vendor shipping charges			$16.15
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$450.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$79.49
Total project goal			$529.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$529.93
2 Donors			-$343.62
Donations toward project cost			-$292.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$51.54
Matching donations from our partners			-$186.31
Match offers toward project cost			-$158.36
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$27.95
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

School Supplies for Creative Scientists

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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.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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