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Ms. Ferguson from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Have Spirit, How About You?

Help me give my students new cheerleading gear for the start of the new cheer season.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ferguson's classroom raised $1,096

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I enjoy most about coaching these girls is that they are dedicated to this cheerleading squad and every year they go out and give every game and competition everything they've got. Each year we get better and better.

I want to make sure at the start of this season we have everything we need to be successful and that starts with the right cheer shoes.

I think giving the girls a nice swag bag would be a great touch to build excitement around this season, too.

We would definitely appreciate the support and donations and look forward to this season with your help.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 6-8
Team Sports
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Ferguson Ariel Community Academy 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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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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

CADIDL Cheer Shoes Women White Cheerleading Dance Shoes • Amazon Business $35.99 3 $107.97

CADIDL Cheer Shoes Women White Cheerleading Dance Shoes • Amazon Business $34.98 3 $104.94

Cheerleader Bows 8 Inch 3 Colors 2 Layers 6 Pcs Jumbo Ponytail Holder Cheerleading Bows for High School College Hair Elastic Hair Tie (Columbia Blue/Royal Blue) • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97

Cheerleading Basics (Pilot Books: Kick, Jump, Cheer!) • Amazon Business $3.99 18 $71.82

CADIDL Cheer Shoes Women White Cheerleading Dance Shoes • Amazon Business $34.98 2 $69.96

CADIDL Cheer Shoes Women White Cheerleading Dance Shoes • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

baotongle 12 PCS Cheerleading Squad Spirited Fun Poms Pompoms Cheer Costume Accessory for Party Dance Sports • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Pinkunn 20 Pcs Cheer Drawstring Backpack Cheerleading Drawstring Gym Bag Cheerleader Gifts Cheer Accessories for Cheerleaders (Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Pyle PMP21BL Portable Megaphone Speaker Siren Bullhorn - Compact and Battery Operated with 20 Watt Power, Microphone, 2 Modes, PA Sound and Foldable Handle for Cheerleading and Police Use, Blue • Amazon Business $17.40 1 $17.40

Materials cost			$887.88
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$13.32
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$931.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$164.33
Total project goal			$1,095.53
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,095.53
6 Donors			-$541.88
Donations toward project cost			-$470.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$71.28
match offer			-$541.88
Match offer toward project cost			-$460.60
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$81.28
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$11.77
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

We Have Spirit, How About You?

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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.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.