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Mrs. Shymkus from University Park, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharp Pencils=Completed Assignments!!

My students need pencils, erasers, and electric pencil sharpeners to complete assignments.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shymkus's classroom raised $326

This project is fully funded

My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, I see that my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.

My students are eager to learn and come to school every day with bright, shining faces.

I see students in 2 instructional reading classes, 2 co-taught science classes, and 1 instructional math class. It is my goal to help them to become successful!

My Project

My special education students come to school often with little to no supplies. Therefore, daily written assignments, class note-taking, and homework often become missing assignments due to my students not having any pencils to complete the assigned work.

The pencils, cap erasers, and electric pencil sharpeners will motivate my students to complete their work and assignments.

My students seem to take pride in their work and want to be successful. The pencils will assist me in helping my students to reach for their goals.

The pencils, erasers, and sharpeners will improve my students' school lives by preparing them for success in their classes throughout the day.

Mrs. Shymkus Crete - Monee Middle 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.

University Park, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SHARPENER PENCIL CLASSROOM 6.1X10.6X9 SILVER/BLK BOSEPS11HC • School Specialty $75.75 2 $151.50
PENCIL #2 TICONDEROGA ENVIROSTIK PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $3.12 20 $62.40
ERASERS CAP MULTICOLOR SET OF 100 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $3.61 2 $7.22

Materials cost

$221.12

Vendor shipping charges

$22.11

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.80

Total project goal

$325.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$325.35

7 Donors

-$325.35

Donations toward project cost

-$276.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.80

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$0.00

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