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Ms. Miller from Evanston, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Strong: Supplies & Support for a Successful School Year

Help me give my students a welcoming, well-equipped classroom by providing snacks, school supplies, hygiene items, and organization tools so every student can start the year feeling ready, confident, and cared for.

  • $465 goal

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

My Project

Next school year, I want to ensure my students walk into a classroom where they feel cared for, prepared, and ready to thrive.

This project will help my 3rd and 4th grade readers have a successful start to the year by ensuring that our classroom is stocked with the essentials that support their academic and personal well-being.

With your help, I’ll be able to provide:

Nutritious snacks to keep energy and focus high throughout the day

Organizational bins to create a calm, clutter-free space where materials are easy to find and routines are smoother

School supplies so we have all the tools we need to learn effectively

Hygiene items to help students feel confident and comfortable every day

These may seem like small things, but together, they help create a classroom where learning can truly flourish.

Thank you for investing in a strong start and a full year of success for my students. Your support truly makes a difference.

Ms. Miller 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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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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Niro Assortment | Skinny, Smart Food, & Pirate's Booty Snack Pack – 50 Pack Variety Kit with 5 Delicious Flavors | Individual Popcorn Bags • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
GoGo squeeZ Organic Applesauce and Fruit Puree, Apple Cinnamon, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Organic Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $41.88 1 $41.88
Fuutreo 6 Pcs Magnetic Wall File Organizer Magnetic Wall File Holder Refrigerator Magazine Holder for Mail Letters Paper Teacher Office Supplies(Macaron Color) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Timgle 150 Pcs Antiperspirant Deodorant Wipes Individually Wrapped Bulk Armpit Deodorant Sweat Wipes Body Wipes for Women Men Teens Underarm Armpit Excessive Sweating(Bright) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi-Pack, 825 Ft x 1 Inch - Colored Painters Tape for Arts & Crafts Labeling or Coding, Kids Art Supplies Color Tape Rolls, Colorful Masking Craft Tape • Amazon Business $21.84 1 $21.84
uni-ball Vision Needle Rollerball Pens, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (1734916) • Quill.com $18.31 1 $18.31
Kids KN95 Face Mask Disposable - 50 Pack KN95 Kid Masks Children Small Size Kids Breathable KN95 Mask Mascaras KN95 Para Niños • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Staples $14.74 1 $14.74
LifeSavers Wint-O-Green Wintergreen Mints Party Size 44.93 oz. (MMM29060) • Staples $14.74 1 $14.74
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
1-50 Magnetic Numbers, Magnets with Number for Dry Erase Boards, Round Number Refrigerator Magnets for Whiteboard in Home and Office (0.8" Diameter, Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$357.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.65

Total project goal

$464.31

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