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

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Sharp Minds and Cutting Edge Art

My students need a classroom paper cutter and an electric pencil sharpener.

  • $266 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

Like most first graders, my students love coming to school, yet they struggle with reading and don't like writing. I want my students to enjoy reading and writing. Over the past few years I have been able to motivate my students to write using art. This year we are in need of our own classroom paper cutter and electric pencil sharpener.

These simple tools will enable me to teach science, social studies, writing, and reading and will enable the students to use digital cameras and other resources to make professional looking journals, diaries, poetry books and much, much more!

Your donations give kids a reason to want to engage in literary. Kids who don't like writing will love to create and decorate their books and journals. Kids can make creative character connections by decorating bright books with pencil drawings and craft supplies. Having our own in-class paper cutter and electronic pencil sharpener means we will be able to produce our own books in a timely manner.

My Project

Kids will learn the joy of creating their own books, diaries, and journals with an in-class paper cutter and pencil sharpener. Every supply you give makes every kid's First Grade experience ROCK! I plan to try harder to make sure every kid gets to experience creative fun in 1st grade. Your donations only make me a better teacher.

Help EVERY kid experience the fun of creating their own books, journals, diaries and poetry!

Every supply and tool you give us will allow my eager-to-learn 1st graders the opportunity to learn to love writing in a fun and artistic way. Our Donors ROCK!!! My students need a paper cutter and an electronic pencil sharpener.

Ms. Marrero Eberhart 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. Marrero

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Swingline ClassicCut 18 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer, CL320 - 9118 • Amazon $115.03 1 $115.03
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $39.00 2 $78.00

Materials cost

$193.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.87

Total project goal

$265.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.80

6 Donors

-$265.80

Donations toward project cost

-$225.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.87

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 $0.00

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