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

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We are Super Learners!!

Help me give my students a successful school year with learning. Thank you

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kitching's classroom raised $581

This project is fully funded

My Students

Hello My name is Ms. Kitching and I work in Gary Indiana. My hope and dreams is to give my students opportunities that I didn't have. Last year we was hit with covid-19 and students had to learn online. This year I am able to teach in the classroom. I want to give my students a safe and welcoming environment to come to. My students are energetic, smart and loving.

My students come from all different backgrounds and I want to make sure I can support all my students needs on all levels.

I want to be able to close gaps in my students as well.

My Project

Due to covid my students last year had to learn at home over the internet. This school year my students are able to come in the classroom and have that one on one connection. They are able to build social skills, have fun learning and have the opportunity to have their gaps in learning closed. These materials will provide them to be able to draw, cut, paste while in the classroom and when they go home. Many of my students are not able to buy school supplies for school so I am hoping and praying that we are able to have supplies for them to use.

Ms. Kitching Berger - Vandenberg 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.

Dolton, 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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and More, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 30 Count • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Pearington - PEAR-BW01 Plastic Classroom Furniture Stools for Kids; Multipurpose Stool Chairs; Flexible Seating; Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs,- Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $48.92 1 $48.92
Pacon PAC001318 Classroom Keepers 30-Slot Mailbox, Blue • Amazon Business $47.56 1 $47.56
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $39.96 1 $39.96
Zilpoo 5 Pack – Paper Organizer Bins, Colorful Plastic Turn in Tray, Classroom File Holder, Teacher Book School Supplies Storage Container, Drawer Organization Letter Baskets, Colored • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack Dry Erase Sheets Reusable & Oversized 10" x 13.6"Dry Erase Sheet Plastic Protectors Sleeves with 12 Markers 4 Eraser 3 Metal Rings for Teachers Kids and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Kangler Kids Foam Puzzle Play Mat (36-Piece Set) 5.9inch x 5.9inch Interlocking EVA Floor Tiles with Alphabet and Numbers • Amazon Business $24.85 1 $24.85
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Westcott Caddy & Anti-Microbial 5’’ Pointed Scissors For Kids, Assorted, 24 Scissors (14755) • Amazon Business $22.23 1 $22.23
Mr. Pen Pink Pencil Erasers, Large, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Traditional Manuscript Nameplates Self Adhesive Primary Students Desk Plates Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Prextex Classroom Pencil Organizer Pencil Basket or Crayon Basket, Variety Colors (12 pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Expanding File Folder 24 Pockets, Multi-Color Accordion A4 Document Organizer with Expandable Wallet Stand – Works on A4 Size and Letter Size • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
White Board for Desk 12"X16", ARCOBIS Small Magnetic Portable Dry Erase Board Double-Sided Desktop Foldable Easel Whiteboard for Kids Students Classroom Home Office • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Vinyl Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk (8 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.68 1 $13.68
Edupress Pete the Cat Meow Match Game - 62075 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Heavy Duty Storage Pocket Chart with 10 Pockets, 3 Over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall File Organizer by Hippo Creation - Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbook Papers & More (Black) • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$456.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$493.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.10

Total project goal

$580.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$580.66

7 Donors

-$412.83

Donations toward project cost

-$350.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.92

Matching donations from our partners

-$167.82

Match offers toward project cost

-$142.65

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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