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

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

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.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. MacDonald from East Peoria, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. MacDonald is requesting

Rewarding Math Growth and Perservance

Help me give my students snacks and prizes for completing their math lessons in order to close the math gaps.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. MacDonald's classroom raised $706

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every school year, students struggle with closing the math gaps that were created during COVID. As an 8th grade math teacher, I push my students to close those gaps before they enter high school.

Each week, I have my students work on their math skills (at their independent skill levels) either using MyPath within I-Ready or IXL.

If students complete and pass two lessons by the end of the week, they are rewarded with a snack or prize of their choosing. They love working towards snacks that they can eat in class. I am asking for donors to help fund the snacks and prizes that my students earn.

During the last school year, my students made huge growth, and we are starting to see those gaps closing. I would love to continue to implement these rewards for my current students.

Mrs. MacDonald Central Junior High 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.

East Peoria, 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

75 students impacted 9donors

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. MacDonald is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lay's Potato Chips, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, 1 oz Single Serve Bags, (40 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.04 2 $42.08
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Miss Vickie's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Variety Pack, 1.375 Ounce (Pack of 28) • Amazon Business $28.75 1 $28.75
30 Pack Animal Pop Balls Party Favors for Kids,3D Pop Balls Fidget Toys,Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Pinata Stuffers Filler,Carnival Prizes,Treasure Box Toys,Kids Prizes • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sweet & Salty Snack Variety Pack, Muddy Buddies Peanut Butter & Chocolate, Chex Mix Traditional, Cheddar & Honey Nut, 35 oz (20 Bags) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Rip Van Wafels Dutch Caramel Mini Stroopwafels, Low Carb Snacks, Non GMO Snack, Keto Friendly, Office Snacks, Low Calorie Snack, Low Sugar, 32 Pack • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, Sampler Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 20) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.43 1 $22.43
Frito Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $22.43 1 $22.43
Frito Lay Party Mix Variety Pack, (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $22.02 1 $22.02
Grandma's Cookies, Variety Pack, (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $20.34 1 $20.34
Kellogg's SCOOBY-DOO! Baked Graham Cracker Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Snack Crackers, Cinnamon (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $20.30 1 $20.30
Nature's Garden Probiotic Yoggies Multi Pack, 21oz (Strawberry Yoggies 15x0.7 oz +Mixed Berry Yoggies 15x0.7 oz), Strawberry and Mixed Berry Yogurt Covered Snack, High Fiber, Real Fruit Pieces, No Artificial Ingredients, Healthy Snack for Adults • Amazon Business $20.09 1 $20.09
Classic Mix Snack Variety Pack, Bugles Original & Nacho Cheese, Gardetto’s Original Recipe, Chex Mix Traditional & Cheddar, 28 oz (20 Bags) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Ultimate Assorted Candy Party Mix - 2 LB Bag - Mega Variety Bulk Candy Assortment - Individually Wrapped Candy - Candy Bulk –Queen Jax - Candy Bulk - Candy Variety Pack - Candy - Candy Mix • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sour Punch Twists, 6" Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy Tub, 4 Fruit Flavors, 62.4 Oz • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $16.13 1 $16.13
Smartfood Popcorn, White Cheddar, 0.625 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $15.40 1 $15.40
Nutella & GO! Bulk 12 Pack, Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread with Breadsticks, Stocking Stuffers, Snack Cups, 1.8 oz Each​ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - Candy For Every Occasion! (32 Ounces) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.77 1 $14.77
Lay's Potato Chips Variety Pack (Pack of 21) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Halloween, Non Melting, Party, 60 Count (Packaging May Vary), Original Version, 33 Ounce • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
JOYIN 36 Pack Soccer Fidget Spinners for Kids, Soccer Party Favors, Fidget Toys Bulk, Stress Balls, Goodie Bag Stuffers for Birthday Party, Treasure Box for Classroom • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Lotus Biscoff Cookies, Caramelized Biscuit Cookie Snack, Dispenser Box (20 sleeves of 2 extra large cookies) Vegan, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$561.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.86

Total project goal

$705.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$705.71

6 Donors

-$444.40

Donations toward project cost

-$381.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.91

Matching donations from our partners

-$256.90

Match offers toward project cost

-$218.36

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/rewarding-math-growth-and-perservance/9130365/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":75,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. MacDonald","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-249427264","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"East Peoria","teachersOnPage":[4577035],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9130365,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":25643,"schoolName":"Central Junior High School","authorIds":{"4577035":{"owner":"Mrs. MacDonald","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9130365],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4577035_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689624596956","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20964470,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":4577035,"schoolCounty":"Tazewell","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}