You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Heystek from Kalamazoo, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Heystek is requesting

2025 Summer Send-off!

Help me give my students supplies for a summer send off party and fun summer toys!

  • 4 donors
  • $282 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Heystek for her next project!

Help Mrs. Heystek

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Heystek for her next project!

My Project

The end of the school year will be here before we know it. We have had a lot of fun getting to know our students over the last 7 months and want to send them off into summer (and kindergarten in the fall!) with some fun summer activities and a book that will get them excited for what's to come.

We would love to give each of our students their own cinch style backpack filled with a book, a bubble wand, a pair of sunglasses, and a pack of chalk.

We are also asking for some party supplies for our last day of school celebration.

We are grateful for your support and look forward to sharing the excitement that will come with it with you very soon. Thank you!

Mrs. Heystek Kalamazoo RESA Head Start Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Heystek

Kalamazoo, MI View local requests

More than half 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

16 students impacted 4donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Heystek is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hooray for You!: A Positive Book to Build Self-Confidence in Kids (Unique Graduation, Birthday, or Just Because Gift for Adults and Children) • Amazon Business $6.19 16 $99.04
Crayola Ultimate Washable Chalk Collection (64ct), Bulk Sidewalk Chalk, Outdoor Chalk for Kids, Anti-Roll Sticks, School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.88 2 $19.76
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack 14.6" Big Bubble Wands for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Party Favor Supplies for Kids, 2 Dozen • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
GoodtoU DraDrawstring Backpacks, Drawstring Bags Bulk Nylon Backpack Draw String Back Bag Cinch Sack Drawstring Gym Bag Drawstring Backpack for Sport, Traveling, Team (16 Colors, 16Pcs) • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
GIFTINBOX Sunglasses Bulk, Party Favor, Boys and Girls, Summer Pool Toys, Goody Bag Stuffers, Gift for Birthday Party Supplies, Suitable for Kids Age 3-6 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
GOER 3.2 ft x 9.8 ft Metallic Tinsel Foil Fringe Curtains Party Photo Backdrop Party Streamers for Birthday,Graduation,New Year Eve Decorations Wedding Decor (Gold,3 pcs) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
KatchOn, Multicolor Congratulations Balloons - 16 Inch | Congratulations Balloon Banner for Congratulations Decorations | Graduation Balloons for Kindergarten Graduation Decorations Class of 2024 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
50 pcs Clear 9" x 12" Flat Cello Cellophane Bags Poly Treat Bags 2.8 mils for Gift Wrapping, Bakery, Cookie, Candies, Toast, Dessert, Party Favors Packaging with Color Twist Ties • Amazon Business $7.30 1 $7.30
2025 Balloons Red 2025 Foil Number Balloons, 40 inch 2025 Balloons New Year, Large 2025 Mylar Balloons for 2025 New Years Eve Party Supplies Festival Birthday Anniversary Graduation Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$206.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.27

Total project goal

$281.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $281.79

2 Donors

-$127.26

Donations toward project cost

-$119.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$140.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Heystek and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MI","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/2025-summer-send-off/9128483/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":16,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Heystek","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"2047621851","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Kalamazoo","teachersOnPage":[4402030],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":9128483,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":true,"authorIds":{"4402030":{"owner":"Mrs. Heystek","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9128483],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4402030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563794963464","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20932492,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":4402030,"schoolCounty":"Kalamazoo","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MI","name":"Michigan"}}