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

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Aspiring To Be The Best Learners We Can Be!

My students need basic school supplies! I am a first year teacher trying to fund my very first classroom.

  • $465 goal

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My Students

I teach in an urban setting on the south side of Chicago. My students come to class each day ready to learn in an engaging and safe space. Each day, my students receive instruction in math and language arts in a variety of methods so each students learning style is met.

Many of my students have asked to take various school supplies home in order to do their homework.

All of my students come to class each day with a smile on their face and eager to take on the day together. They are not only an inspiration to each other, but to me!

My Project

My project consists of basic school supplies for my students and some items to ensure an organized classroom. I am a first year teacher working in an urban environment. I chose items for my project that will assist my students in being the best students they can be.

For example, the many pencils and highlighters will allow students to write down their thoughts when they learn about context clues in the third grade English Language Arts curriculum and highlight key details when they learn the importance of the main idea and key details.

The dry erase markers and rulers will be used during our math lessons. I often have students come up to the board and explain their thinking on the whiteboard using a dry erase marker. That way, students can see how their peers are solving problems and I can see where any misconceptions might lie. The rulers allow for hands-on learning when students create rectangles and squares to master calculating area and perimeter. An example of an item that will aide with the organization in the classroom is the 30 slot mailbox. With this, I can pass out individualized work and feedback to each student.

With all of the necessary school supplies and an organized classroom, my students will not only be able to exceed in third grade but in their years beyond.

Mrs. Notaro O'Keeffe School of Excellence 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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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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classic Fine Line Markers,10 Count ( Case of 24 ) • Amazon Business $44.11 1 $44.11
Crayola 794348364824 10ct Classic Broad Line Markers Case of 24 Packs • Amazon Business $43.55 1 $43.55
Classroom Keepers 30-Slot Mailbox, Blue (001318) • Amazon Business $39.27 1 $39.27
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Pearlescent Multi-Color • Amazon Business $37.32 1 $37.32
Flambeau 6576ND Parts Storage Drawer, Hardware and Craft Cabinet with 39 Drawers • Amazon Business $34.75 1 $34.75
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in, Canary Yellow, 12 Pads/Pack (654) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
AmazonBasics Hanging File Folders - Letter Size, Green, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Sharpie 25025 Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
Expo 80078 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 1 Pack with 8 Markers, Total of 8 Markers • Amazon Business $7.50 2 $15.00
Schoolworks 153520-1004 Blunt Kids Scissors Classpack of 12, 5 Inch • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Crayola 24 Count Crayons (6-Pack) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Pendaflex File Folders, Letter Size, 8-1/2" x 11", Classic Manila, 1/3-Cut Tabs in Left, Right, Center Positions, 100 per Box (65213) • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, White, 10-Count • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
25 Pack Wood Rulers Wooden Ruler School Rulers Office Rulers and Clothing Measuring Rulers, 2Scale (12Inch and 30CM) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Sharpie 30001 Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, Box of 12 • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $4.39 1 $4.39

Materials cost

$359.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.60

Total project goal

$464.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $464.01

4 Donors

-$310.00

Donations toward project cost

-$263.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.50

match offer

-$154.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.10

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