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Mrs. Battee from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The First Days!

Help me give my students items that’ll make the classroom run smoothly and efficiently. This includes a printer, crayons, headphones, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Battee's classroom raised $635

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every item on our donation list is chosen with care to directly support student learning, comfort, and growth.

Here’s why they’re important:

Art Supplies – Creativity is key to cognitive and emotional development. Art materials help students express themselves, build confidence, and engage in hands-on learning.

Basic Supplies (pencils, notebooks, tissues, etc.) – These essential tools remove barriers to learning and ensure every student starts the day prepared and confident.

I'm also asking for a color printer because we don't have access to color printers and this would help me with lessons and projects.

When you donate, you’re not just giving supplies — you’re giving students the opportunity to thrive in a space where they feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for making that possible.

Mrs. Battee Smith Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet 8015e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One, Print, Scan, Copy (228F5A#B1H) • Quill.com $139.99 1 $139.99
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $57.97 1 $57.97
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Maped Triangular No. 2 Pencils - Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $34.60 1 $34.60
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.51 1 $28.51
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $28.33 1 $28.33
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Array 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets/Pack (101315) • Quill.com $23.66 1 $23.66
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
MaxGear Magnetic Pen Holder, 2 Pack Mesh Pencil Holder for Desk Storage Basket Organizer Marker Holder - Extra Strong Magnets Perfect for Locker Accessories, Refrigerator, Whiteboard, School Office • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75

Materials cost

$486.40

Vendor shipping charges

$15.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.20

Total project goal

$634.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$634.65

1 Donor

-$317.32

Donations toward project cost

-$269.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.60

match offer

-$317.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$269.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.60

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$0.00

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