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

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Back to Basics

Help me give my students a variety of basic school supplies that we really need.

  • $498 goal

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Mrs. Shippy has another project! Donate to All the Colors of the Rainbow to help her classroom.

$442 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our school is located in a large, urban city with a diverse population. Many of my students come from single-parent families or from families where both parents work long hours to support their families. I am lucky enough to teach an awesome group of middle school students who are creative, eager, and enthusiastic. They are always interested in learning more about a topic and constantly challenge me to be on my toes. I want to teach my kids the required subject matter, but I also want to teach them to be themselves, have fun learning, and to love reading! Thank you for joining us on our journey.

After a very productive first half of the school year, we are in desperate need of some basic supplies to help us get to the finish line.

Having the supplies for them will make it easier for many of them to begin the school year.

We are in need of glue sticks, pens, markers, baby wipes, tape and other basic supplies to get us through to the end of the year. These supplies will allow my students to continue working hard and learning without worrying that they don't have what they need to be successful.

Thank you for your consideration

Mrs. Shippy Dawes Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Mrs. Shippy

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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BIC Cristal Xtra Bold Fashion Ballpoint Pens, 240 Pack, NEW ASSORTED COLORS, Medium Point 1.6mm Great Colored Pens For Note Taking, School Supplies for Adults And Kids. • Amazon Business $49.72 1 $49.72
Sharpie Creative Paint-like Brush Tip Acrylic Markers, Assorted Colors, Stocking Stuffers, 12 Count, Perfect for Art and Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $14.19 3 $42.57
Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Ultra Fine And Fine Tip Markers, Great For Teacher And Classroom Supplies, Art Supplies, Bulk Marker Set, Assorted Colors, 72 Count • Amazon Business $41.57 1 $41.57
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Staples Washable Glue Sticks 0.28 oz. Clear 36/Pack (ST44777) • Staples $10.92 3 $32.76
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Scotch Transparent Tape, 3/4 in x 1296 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Refill, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for Classrooms • Quill.com $20.16 1 $20.16
Sharpie Metallics Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Stocking Stuffers, Assorted Colors, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Unscented, Hypoallergenic, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs, Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $17.73 1 $17.73
Magnetic Pencil Holder - Extra Strong Magnets Mesh Marker Holder Perfect for Whiteboard, Refrigerator and Locker Accessories (2 Baskets, 1 Pack Black) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Sharpie Electro Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip Marker Set, Coloring Markers, Drawing Markers, Writing Markers, Assorted Colors Art Markers, 24 Count • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Binder Clip Paper Clamps, Assorted Sizes (Mini, Small, Medium, Large), 100 Pcs Clips for Office School Supplies (Pink) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7 mm), Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $10.78 1 $10.78
Post-it Super Sticky Lined Notes, 5 Sticky Note Pads, 4x6 in, 2X the Sticking Power, Back to School Supplies for Students, Sticky Notes for Textbooks, Notebooks, Walls and Vertical Surfaces • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22
Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Silver, 2 Count • Amazon Business $3.48 2 $6.96
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Black, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for College and Classrooms • Quill.com $6.28 1 $6.28
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.44 1 $5.44
BIC Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid - 3 Pack (BICWOFQD324) • Amazon Business $4.77 1 $4.77

Materials cost

$387.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.65

Total project goal

$497.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.69

1 Donor

-$331.78

Donations toward project cost

-$282.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.76

match offer

-$165.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$141.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.89

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