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

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Work, Work, Work Leads to Fun, Fun, Fun!

Help me give my students flexible seating, as well as creative incentives for our upcoming talent show, and community celebrations! We strive to be the most prideful classroom and would love to add our eagle mascot to our Emory cheer!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Liberi's classroom raised $766

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have an amazing opportunity to be a third-grade Language Arts teacher on the Southeast of Chicago. We currently serve K-6 and will be adding one-grade level each year until we are a K-8 school.

89% of our current scholars qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

All of our scholars live in the Southeast community.We are a high-performing, charter school with a focus on preparing all of our students with the fundamental academic skills and strength of character to pursue all of their goals.

My Project

Our scholars work incredibly hard in our math, reading, and core blocks! Currently, we have a tough time fitting our groups with the chairs in our classroom. We would love to have flexible seating to make our literacy block more comfortable for our scholars!

We also work towards our school's community celebration which happens every single Friday!

We use our community celebration time for our talent show, school cheer off, math olympics, and shouting out the scholars who have earned the treasure box and our Be Great Scholar Award!

We would use the eagle mask and sweatshirts to increase our Emory pride during our school-wide cheer off! Most of the positive incentives would be used as motivation throughout the week. Scholars would earn the trophies and treasure box items during our community celebration!

Ms. Liberi Great Lakes Academy Charter School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

64 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Privacy Shields for Student’s Desks – Keeps Their Eyes on Their Own Test/Assignments (Matte (12 Shields), Assorted) • Amazon Business $55.06 3 $165.18
The Hundred Dresses • Amazon Business $7.99 15 $119.85
NCAA Emory Eagles Classic Seal Long Sleeve Hoodie, Large, Navy • Amazon Business $42.05 2 $84.10
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBS-SO Plastic Stack Stools, Black & Grey, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 50- Value Pack Case of Colors , Non-Toxic , Assorted Colors , 1-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $20.71 1 $20.71
Mr. Sketch 2003992 Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.61 1 $20.61
Tootsies frooties assorted 5lb (2.27kg) • Amazon Business $19.42 1 $19.42
Party Favors Assortment For Kids-Slime,Slap bracelets,Keychain,Squishies Toys For Birthday Party Favors,Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler,Treasure Box Prizes Toys for Classroom • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
45 Pieces Nameplate Pockets Self-Adhesive Name Plate Clear Pockets for Classroom Desk, 14.2 x 4.7 Inch • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
WATINC Random 30 pcs Squishies Cream Scented Slow Rising Kawaii Simulation Lovely Toy Medium Mini Soft Food squishies, Phone Straps (30P Donuts) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kicko Mini Putty with Glitter - 48 Pack Assorted Neon Color Sludge - Educational Fidget Toy Ideal for Relaxation and Sensory Stimulation, Event Prizes, Goody Bags, Activity Set, Kids, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
FlintRehab Premium Quality Therapy Putty (4 Pack, 3-oz Each) for Hand Exercise Rehab. Fidgeting, and Stress Relief • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
LarpGears Halloween Costume Latex Eagle Mask Funny Animal Mask for Party • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Juvale Award Trophies - 24-Pack Plastic Gold Trophy Cups for Sports Tournaments, Competitions, Parties, 1.9 x 4 x 1.9 Inches • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini Instant Film Twin Pack (White) • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Ring POP Individually Wrapped Variety Halloween Party Pack - Candy Lollipop Suckers W/ Assorted Flavors, 20 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$611.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.86

Total project goal

$765.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$765.71

11 Donors

-$627.33

Donations toward project cost

-$533.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$137.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$116.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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$0.00

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