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

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Sharp Minds, Bright Futures

Help me give my students essential supplies like a pencil sharpener and rewards for students

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Strizak's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

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

As a teacher, I am always looking for ways to provide my students with the best possible learning experience. However, I need your help to make that happen. I would like to request your support for my classroom by funding this project that will provide my students with classroom essentials and rewards to celebrate a successful school year.

In order to create an optimal learning environment, a reliable pencil sharpener is essential in my classroom.

My current sharpener is over a decade old and has stopped working, making it difficult for my students to keep their pencils sharp and ready for use. As simple as it may seem, a sharp pencil is vital for students to complete their assignments and projects effectively. With your kind help, my students will have access to a durable and efficient pencil sharpener that will enable them to work efficiently and achieve their full potential. Thank you for considering this request.

I would like to offer rewards to my students for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. These rewards will serve as motivation for them to stay on track during the last few weeks of school and work towards achieving their math learning goals. The rewards I have in mind include stickers, squishies, and erasers. I believe that these incentives will make a significant difference in their engagement and motivation.

Your support will make a significant impact on my students' learning experience. With your help, we can create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, growth, and success. Your generosity will not only impact our students this year but will also have a lasting impact on their future.

Ms. Strizak Home Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Stickney, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
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 $16.99 1 $16.99
Ticonderoga Pencil Cap Erasers, White, 10 Count, 6 Packs (X38010) • Amazon Business $11.09 1 $11.09
600 Pcs Cute Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, Waterproof Vinyl Bulk Stickers for Laptop Hydroflask Skateboard, Kids Stickers for Boys Girls Teens • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
800PCS Colorful Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Teens Adults Teacher, Bulk Stickers Variety Stickers Pack, Waterproof Vinyl Aesthetic Sticker for Laptop Scrapbook Skateboard • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$105.05

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.17

Total project goal

$167.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$167.80

2 Donors

-$78.43

Donations toward project cost

-$75.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.46

match offer

-$78.43

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.95

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$0.00

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