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

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Welcome to Our New Class!

Help me give my students useful materials to get started in 1st grade math and reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lemus's classroom raised $726

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Help me set up for a new classroom! This is a new class with eager-to-learn students. These materials will be useful in getting the students started and engaged with me as their new teacher.

These books will enhance their reading interests and skills.

It will open the door not only to help them with SEL but to give them a couple of different options in the library. The math materials will be useful manipulatives for learning and growth as they gain more knowledge. The materials will work well in small groups and some independent work to practice their skills. And as always, we’re looking to have some fun activities available!

Ms. Lemus Augustin Lara Elementary Academy 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.

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

16 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Magic Tree House: Without Research Guides Collection - 28 Book Set • AKJ Education $144.85 1 $144.85
Lakeshore Book Bins - Set of 16 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Lakeshore Book Bins - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set • AKJ Education $67.76 1 $67.76
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) - Box Set of Paperba • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $55.00 1 $55.00
Eureka Tub of Number Tiles Manipulatives White 175 Pieces (EU-867430) • Staples $13.81 1 $13.81
Lakeshore Magnetic Numerals & Operation Signs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Pattern Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Attribute Blocks Desk Set • Nasco $9.50 1 $9.50
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Spectrum Assortment 200 Sheets/Pack (91397) • Staples $9.19 1 $9.19
Lakeshore CVC Words Hands-On Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Pacon© SunWorks© Construction Paper - Assorted Colors - 12 in. x 18 in. • Nasco $3.60 1 $3.60

Materials cost

$571.68

Vendor shipping charges

$6.31

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$616.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.81

Total project goal

$725.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$725.38

8 Donors

-$435.64

Donations toward project cost

-$378.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$280.33

Match offers toward project cost

-$238.28

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.41

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$0.00

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