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

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We Need The Bare Necessities

Help me give my students the bare necessities they need to continue to be successful in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Watkins's classroom raised $360

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have the privilege this year of educating the minds of 28 first graders. Twenty-eight-second graders who are eager to learn, excited about reading, mastering language arts, pumped about math, and so enthusiastic about the arts. However, they have come into second-graders in the midst of horrible budget cuts, that provide a small milestone in achieving these goals.

This passionate group of second graders resides on the Southside of Chicago.

They have the privilege of learning in an environment that believes in personalized learning, flexible seating, and the power of technology. The students are of both African American and Hispanic descent with 99% of our students receive free or reduced-priced lunch. However, they are learning that believing in themselves is all that matters.

My Project

Every child deserves an equal opportunity to be successful in school and nothing should get in the way of their success. Nothing, including having the appropriate amount of school supplies. However, this is sometimes the case for some of the students I serve. I try my best to supplement the lack but it is difficult especially with 3 kids of my own. Please help me supply my students with pencils, pencil bags, binders, dry erase markers and incentives to ensure their success.

My core model is providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for my students.

I want my classroom to feel and look like home. As a result of having comfy seats and couches, we need materials to help stay organized. Materials such as binders and pencil bags. Within those pencil bags, students store their pencils, markers, etc. However, those supplies will not last all year without help from donors such as yourself. Please consider giving to this amazing group of students.

Mrs. Watkins CICS - Prairie 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $37.49 2 $74.98
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Graphite Pencils, Number 2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, 240 Count (14634) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
AmazonBasics 3-Ring Binder, 2 Inch - 4-Pack (White) • Amazon Business $15.95 3 $47.85
BAZIC Bright Color 3-Ring Pencil Pouch w/ Mesh Window - 24 Pack (804-24) • Amazon Business $25.30 1 $25.30
AmazonBasics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 Inch x 11.5 Inch, 200-Pack • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Mini Foam Squeeze Sports Ball with Keychain Rings, 24 Counts Mixed Mini Soccer, Basketball, Football, Baseball for Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Kids Party Favors by MOMOONNON • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
OHill 36 Pack Emoji Plush Pillows Mini Keychain Decorations for Birthday Party, Home Decoration, Wall Decor and Party Favor • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
OHill 48 Pack Rainbow Unicorn Keychains Key Ring Decoration Birthday Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
AmazonBasics Dry Erase White Board Markers - Low Odor, Chisel Tip - 12 Pack, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.82 1 $7.82
Officemate Standard Staples, 5 Boxes General Purpose Staple (91925) • Amazon Business $7.30 1 $7.30

Materials cost

$271.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.86

Total project goal

$359.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$359.09

3 Donors

-$240.00

Donations toward project cost

-$204.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.00

match offer

-$119.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$101.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.86

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$0.00

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