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

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Scholars

Help me give my students the things that they need to be successful in school. I would like for my students to be organized and not be pressured if they dont have all the proper school supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Russell's classroom raised $496

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have a classroom of scholars that come to school eager and ready to learn. After 2 years of remote learning they are fully ready to be in the classroom setting all day. My school is located in an area where more than three-quarters of students are from low-income house holds. That doesn't stop them from giving school their best. This is my first time participating with DonorsChoose. I typically get whatever they need from my own pockets with no questions asked and no regrets. I am excited for them, they're an amazing batch of kids. We are hoping to get the supplies they need to have a successful school year.

My Project

These items are basic items that students use daily. I do not want my students to feel pressured when they don't have a pencil, or they used all their index cards, or their folder has ripped. Its unnecessary stress that the students don't need and have already been through enough during this pandemic. The materials can be used at home because they are the basic items that the students need daily. No child should be enabled from doing homework because they don't have a pencil. I want them to be and do their very best and sometimes its just the basics is all they need.

Ms. Russell Shoop Academy of Math Science & Technology Grades PreK-2

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.

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

42 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 12-Compartment Wire Mesh File Organizer, Matte Black (TR57535) • Staples $77.99 1 $77.99
TRU RED 1-Subject Notebooks, 8" x 10.5", Wide Ruled, 70 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 6/Pack (TR11667) • Staples $9.99 7 $69.93
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (1921061) • Staples $27.38 2 $54.76
Staples Thermal Pouches, Letter, 300/Pack (5245701) • Staples $26.19 2 $52.38
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Electric Blue, 25/Box (50754/27534-CC) • Staples $13.49 2 $26.98
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Purple, 25/Box (50759/27536-CC) • Staples $12.99 2 $25.98
TRU RED College Ruled Filler Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 400 Sheets/Pack (TR27521) • Staples $8.37 3 $25.11
Pacon Newsprint Paper for D'Nealian Programs, White, 5/8" Long Way Ruled, 8 1/2" x 11", 500 Sheets/Pk • Staples $18.99 1 $18.99
Staedtler Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A) • Staples $17.84 1 $17.84
TRU RED 3" x 5" Index Cards, Blank, White, 500/Pack (TR51010) • Staples $7.79 2 $15.58

Materials cost

$385.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.35

Total project goal

$495.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$495.67

10 Donors

-$371.26

Donations toward project cost

-$319.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.94

match offer

-$120.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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