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Ms. Picicco from Waukegan, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help with an Old Classroom

My students need a reading carpet, a media organizer cart, and bins.

  • $622 goal

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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 Students

The main challenge my students face is living in a low-income community. Many students are raised by a single parent, and are on the free or reduced price lunch program.

My students are wonderful!

I have 25 students, 15 boys and 10 girls. They are in my part-time classroom and eager to learn English! They are in a transition stage, coming from a Spanish classroom and they are thrilled to be learning English full time. They are ready to work!

My Project

I am requesting a media cart so I can easily use a document camera and projector for lessons. Right now, I juggle the different technology on a flimsy table that makes it difficult to use. I am also requesting a reading carpet. This year, I had to move into a different classroom, and it has tile flooring. I want to cozy up the floor so students have a fun place to read. I am also requesting storage bins and lids to help students organize reading books. This will help them keep their materials organized in a neat way.

I feel as I can only do so much with the resources I am given.

Being part of a low income community, that is difficult to do. I am trying to make my classroom a warm, safe place for students!

Ms. Picicco Washington Elementary School 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 Ms. Picicco

Waukegan, IL 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF509 - Mobile Media Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
LC116 - Charcoal Round Carpet - 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
YB10GR - Lakeshore Storage Boxes - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
YB10YE - Lakeshore Storage Boxes - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
YB10PU - Lakeshore Storage Boxes - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
YB10RD - Lakeshore Storage Boxes - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
YB10BU - Lakeshore Storage Boxes - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
YB11BU - Lakeshore Storage Box Lids - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
YB11YE - Lakeshore Storage Box Lids - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
YB11PU - Lakeshore Storage Box Lids - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
YB11RD - Lakeshore Storage Box Lids - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
YB11GR - Lakeshore Storage Box Lids - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58

Materials cost

$490.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.20

Total project goal

$621.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $621.36

2 Donors

-$621.36

Donations toward project cost

-$528.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.20

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