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

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Soaring Above the Rest

Help me give my students hooks to keep organized, airplanes of all sorts, STEM books to build their understanding, and sanitizer to keep us all healthy.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lessmeister's classroom raised $630

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

My third grade is full of wonder about the world around them. I would love to provide my students with airplanes to support our science curriculum. Students will learn about the science behind flying as well as the jobs they can dream of having one day!

Providing model planes will not only teach my students about science it will inspire them to look to careers of their future!

I am also asking for hand sanitizer since we will be sharing models. The class set a STEM books will allow my students to dive deep into learning about engineering. I work with two rooms of students and would love hooks for them to hang all their belongings on when they come in the room. The hooks will provide an organized spot which makes for more engaged students. With your help, this will be an exciting year of learning!

Mrs. Lessmeister Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ULIBERMAGNET Strong Magnetic Coat Hooks,Heavy Duty Rubber Coated Magnets Hook for Metal,Door,Grill,Refrigerator, Locker,Neodymium Magnet Hook for Towel,Coat,Bag,Umbrella • Amazon Business $12.49 15 $187.35
Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: STEM Collection - 10 Book Set - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level N - Q • Amazon Business $94.98 1 $94.98
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Black with Microphone) • Amazon Business $78.97 1 $78.97
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Design Series, Clean Scent, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4), 9652-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Gejoy 8 Packs Wooden Model Airplane Wood Planes DIY Balsa Wood Airplane Kits Handicraft Toy Plane for Birthday Carnival Party (Airplane) • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Now You Know How It Works • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Fold and Fly Paper Airplane Kit • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Airplane Toys - 12 Pack Vehicle Aircraft Plane Playset, Includes Styles of Bomber, Military, F-16 Fighter Jets, for Birthday Party Favor Toys, for Kids Boys and Girls (Styles May Very) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Airplane & Paper Plane Stickers Pack for Teens Boys Girls|100 Pcs |Cartoon Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Laptop Tablet Flasks Water Bottle Luggage Car,Decals Pack(Airplanes & Paper Planes-100Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Paper Airplanes: For Kids (Ages 8-12) Ready to Fold and Fly Paper Airplane Kit with Instructions and Templates. • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85

Materials cost

$497.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$535.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.46

Total project goal

$629.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$629.74

2 Donors

-$222.25

Donations toward project cost

-$222.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$368.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$313.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.22

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$0.00

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