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

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The Power of Successful Tools!

Help me give my students necessary tools for success to start the school year off right!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bester's classroom raised $513

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love that my students are eager and willing to learn. As their teacher, I want to ensure that lack of supplies will not hinder their successful year of learning.

These essential supplies that I have requested level the playing ground for academic success.

The pencils, erasers, sharpener, composition books, and folders will help my students keep track of and review their new learning and remain organized. When my students have these powerful tools in hand, they will not have to get ready for success. They will definitely be ready!

Ms. Bester Coles Language Academy Grades 3-5

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

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acme Heavy Duty Electric School Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $78.76 1 $78.76
My Homework Pocket Folder • Teachers' School Supply $2.49 30 $74.70
Staples Composition Notebook 7.5 x 9.75 Wide Ruled 80 Sheets Black/White 48 Notebooks/Carton (ST55076CT) • Staples $73.22 1 $73.22
Staples� 2-Pocket Presentation Folder with Fasteners, Green (26388) • Quill.com $1.89 30 $56.70
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 16 packs per case) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $8.44 4 $33.76
I Was Caught Doing Good 12pk Pencil • Teachers' School Supply $3.82 5 $19.10

Materials cost

$376.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.92

Total project goal

$512.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.78

2 Donors

-$500.28

Donations toward project cost

-$425.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.04

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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 $0.00

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