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Mrs. Bantsolas from South Holland, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need The Basics!

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as pencils, glue sticks and dry erase markers.

  • $230 goal

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

My Project

Basic classroom materials—such as dry erase markers, glue, and pencils,—are essential for daily learning. Unfortunately, many of our students’ families cannot afford to continuously replenish these supplies.

My students are hardworking and deserve the same basic classroom resources that more privileged schools can easily provide.

As the year progresses, we often run out of materials due to the many learning activities and projects we do.

Please help support our students' education by donating essential school supplies to our classroom. Your generosity makes a difference! Our students want to learn!

Mrs. Bantsolas ABLE Program Grades PreK-2

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.

South Holland, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $23.48 3 $70.44
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $30.08 1 $30.08

Materials cost

$148.51

Vendor shipping charges

$14.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$195.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.50

Total project goal

$229.99

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