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Ms. Carey from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies to Keep Us Successful

Help me give my students school supplies for the remainder of the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Carey's classroom raised $243

This project is fully funded

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My Students

I teach language arts to students with a wide range of abilities. Almost half of my students are special needs students; some are non-readers even though they are in fifth grade. The rest of the students are at or above the fifth grade level in reading. One thing they have in common is that they are almost all living at the poverty level, and many come from homes that are unstable. My school is a safe haven for them which emphasizes the importance of learning.

Since I teach to such a wide range of abilities, I believe it is important for the students to learn at their own pace in order to be successful.

Once the students feel confident in their abilities, they will strive to build on their skills and seek further success in their learning experience.

My Project

We are running out of basic school supplies. Our school has become a Fine and Performing Arts Academy. My students now need basic supplies to incorporate the arts into the curriculum. We are now writing and drawing more while reading fiction and nonfiction. We are also adding art into our studies which requires glue, watercolor pencils, and looseleaf paper. Some of my students are very talented writers and artists and they would greatly benefit from these basic supplies. They will be able to use them in school and at home,

Ms. Carey Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $35.49 2 $70.98
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 500 Sheets Per Pack (62349),White • Amazon Business $10.70 6 $64.20
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $12.96 2 $25.92
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.18 1 $12.18

Materials cost

$173.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.33

Total project goal

$242.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $242.21

2 Donors

-$80.73

Donations toward project cost

-$68.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.10

match offer

-$161.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.22

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