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Ms. Makris from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amanda, Thank you!

Help me give my students snacks, hats, gloves, art kits, and fun toys.

  • $491 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

A typical day in my classroom runs like the Polar Express. There are surprises, magic, and trust all rolling along on an unpredictable track. My students believe in their own magic for learning new things. It's the little things that make all the difference in a classroom.

My students live in a high-poverty neighborhood with more challenges than anyone could ever know.

The students come from all different backgrounds, but most come from homes where there are economic struggles. These young children are faced with problems that are even too overwhelming for most adults to handle. They desperately want to learn and need the tools to do so.

My Project

Please help me give my students snacks, paint sets, hats, gloves, dolls, remote control motorcycle, slime kits, legos, and game boards. All the items on the list were personally chosen by each student in my classroom.

My students need ways to practice social skills through games and toys.

What better way to practice getting along and working cooperatively than through fun games and toys?

The snacks that we are requesting will ensure students will be successful in the classroom. My students will be able to grab a snack when they are hungry!

Thank you, Amanda! We appreciate your kindness and generosity!

Ms. Makris
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crackers Variety Pack Individually Wrapped Assortment Including Crackers and Cheese Snack Pack, Crackers with Peanut Butter, Lance, Goldfish, Ritz, Austin, Cheez-Its and More Bulk (40 Count) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Paint Set For Kids - 27 piece Kids paint sets, Painting Supplies for Drawing, Kids Art Canvas Painting • Amazon Business $34.45 1 $34.45
Nike Boy's Cold Weather Snow Cuff Style Hat and Gloves Set (8-20 Big Kids, Black(9A2695-023)/White) • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
ebuddy 14.5 Inch Doll and Doll Clothes and Accessories Black African American Silicone Girl Doll with 2 Outfit Set and Accessories • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Art Supplies, 240-Piece Drawing Art kit, Gifts Art Set Case with Double Sided Trifold Easel, Includes Oil Pastels, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Watercolor Cakes, Sketch Pad (Blue) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Sunnyglade 185 Pieces Double Sided Trifold Easel Art Set, Drawing Art Box with Oil Pastels, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Paint Brush, Watercolor Cakes, Sketch Pad • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Top Race 4 Channel RC Remote Control Motorcycle Goes on 2 Wheels with Built in Gyroscope, 1:20 Scale … (Green) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Princess Slime Kit for Girls - Water Based Colorful Premade Slime, Glow in the Dark, 24 Glitter Powder, Ultimate Diy Pink Crystal Clear Unicorn Slime Kit for Girls Gift for 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
JC Toys African American 16-inch Medium Soft Body Baby Doll La Baby | Washable |Removable Purple Outfit w/ Hat and Pacifier | for Children 12 Months +, 16 inches • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, 5 Flavor Variety Pack, Breakfast Foods, Fun Snacks for Kids, 5 Boxes (60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Kids Winter Warm Gloves with Grip - Boys Girls Thermal Fleece Running Cycling Gloves Touch Screen Cold Weather Soft Anti Slip Mittens for Sport Ski Snow Bike Hiking 8-10 Years • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
LEGO Valentine’s Brown Bear 40462 Building Kit (239 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Winter Gloves for Boys Girls - Kids Warm Knit Thermal Cable Knitted Gloves Pink Wool Fleece Lined Mittens for Cold Weather • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art - Paint Your Own Suncatchers - DIY Suncatchers - Arts and Craft Kits for Kids Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
adidas Kids-Boy's/Girls' Eclipse Reversible 2 Beanie, Black - Onix Grey/Black/Onix Grey, One Size • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80

Materials cost

$374.72

Vendor shipping charges

$6.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.63

Total project goal

$490.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$490.87

1 Donor

-$245.43

Donations toward project cost

-$208.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.81

match offer

-$245.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.82

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$0.00

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