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Maestro Gamez from Carpentersville, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support My Shooting Stars

Help me give my students a freshly furnished classroom for a 2nd year teacher.

  • $868 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

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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

This is my second year at my dual language academy! These students deserve the world, and I want to have the supplies needed to support all types of students.

This past year, I had students feel guilty about not having the resources they needed to participate in class, and I want to make sure that everyone feels comfortable and welcomed in my class.

Flexible seating (Wobble Stools) will help students who need a more conducive environment than the traditional chair and desk. I want students to see themselves in the books they read, such as "Pink Is for Boys", "The Day the Crayons Quit", and "Nuestra Clase es una Familia". I need to challenge myself in learning new strategies in helping emergent bilinguals flourish in my classroom. And you can have the ability to make a difference in myself and 22 other tiny humans.

Maestro Gamez Lakewood 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.

Carpentersville, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $49.74 2 $99.48
Anker 67W USB C Charger, 3 Port PIQ 3.0 Compact and Foldable Fast Charger for MacBook Pro, iPad, Galaxy, Pixel, iPhone and More (5ft USB C to USB C Cable Included) • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $48.45 1 $48.45
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Red, Purple, Gray, Black) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Biliteracy from the Start: Literacy Squared in Action • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
School Smart Folding Storage Cart on Wheels, Large, 16-1/4 x 13 x 13-1/2 Inches, Black • School Specialty $36.97 1 $36.97
Sintuff 2 Pieces Clipboard Holder Wood Metal Clipboard Stand Sturdy Clipboard Storage Rack Small White Board Organizer for Teacher Nurse Home Office, Black (Assembly Required) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
100 Pack Squishies Toys, Tiny Mochi Squishy Fidget Toys Random Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4- 8 8-12 Goodie Bag Pinata Stocking Stuffers Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Egg Fillers Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
Pink Is for Boys (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 1 $14.00
The Day the Crayons Quit - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Una Carta de Tu Maestra en el Primer Día de Escuela (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Una carta de tu maestra en el último día de clases (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nuestra Clase es una Familia (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
KUSUFEFI Double Sided Adhesive tape Heavy Duty, Double Stick Mounting (2 Rolls, Total 20FT), Clear Two Sided Wall tape Strips, Removable Poster tape for Home, Office, Car, Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
Waenerec 300pcs Happy Birthday Badge Stickers It's My Birthday Stickers for Students Classroom Cake Scrapbook Clothing Birthday Labels Pin Kids Birthday Party Decoration Supplies • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$693.43

Vendor shipping charges

$3.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$737.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.15

Total project goal

$867.68

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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