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

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The Basics for 2025

Help me give my students a few supplies to help our classroom re-up the basics.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shaw's classroom raised $179

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project includes basic items we need in our classroom that are often taken for granted. We often use colorful pens for grading and peer editing. We use sticky notes for quick feedback or to write short summaries. Students love mechanical pencils as something special to write with.

Bottled water and these other items may seem small or insignificant, however, my students appreciate the little things.

We often need new eraser toppers. With the flu season upon us, we go through Kleenex daily. These items are essential to our classroom environment on a daily basis.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 6-8
Health & Wellness
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Shaw Claremont Academy Elementary 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.

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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

HBCU Alum 70 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Evian Natural Spring Water, 1 L bottle, 12 pack • Amazon Business $22.06 1 $22.06

Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49

Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 24 Sticky Note Pads, 3 x 3 in., School Supplies, Office Products, Sticky Notes for Vertical Surfaces, Monitors, Walls and Windows, Supernova Neons Collection • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra-Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $5.75 2 $11.50

Amazon Basics Multi Colored Ballpoint Pens for Smooth Writing, Assorted Colors, Retractable, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120Pack, Muted Pastel Colors, Erasers for Pencil, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Tip Marker Set For Wood, Plastic Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.81 1 $7.81

BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, Bright Edition Medium Point (0.7mm), Writes Smooth & Dark, Doesn't Smudge, Erases Cleanly, 40-Count Gift Set in Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54

Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value Paper Towel With Full And Half Sheets • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28

Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens, 12-Pack, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.40 1 $5.40

Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, Write Bros. Classic Number 2 Pencil Set, Office Supplies, Classroom Supplies, Sketching Pencils, Drafting Pencils, Great for Standardized Testing, 24 Count • Amazon Business $4.87 1 $4.87

Materials cost			$119.76
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.80
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$151.56
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$26.75
Total project goal			$178.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$178.31
2 Donors			-$172.17
Donations toward project cost			-$151.56
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$20.61
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$6.14
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

The Basics for 2025

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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