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Mrs. Prusak from Springfield, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Learning for All!

Help me give my students Social Emotional Learning Items for recess and SEL time!

  • 1 donor
  • $197 goal

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Mrs. Prusak has another project! Donate to Warm Hearts and Full Tummies! to help her classroom.

$306 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

With an enrollment of approximately 220 students, each class typically comprises 25 students per instructor on average. The district experiences frequent student mobility, emphasizing the significance of maximizing our instructional time. Many students start kindergarten below expected proficiency levels, underlining the critical role of the early elementary grades. Our students display exceptional enthusiasm for learning and possess a remarkable eagerness to acquire knowledge.

Creating a strong sense of community within the classroom and school is crucial.

These items will engage students in collaborative tasks such as mentorship, designing, crafting and problem-solving within small and large groups. Encouraging self-expression through different avenues will be emphasized. A key element of this strategy will teamwork between grades 3rd-5th and K-2nd.

Despite the absence of external financial support or a parent-teacher association for fundraising, our school relies solely on personal contributions to equip classrooms with the necessary supplies and tools. As an educator with 16 years of experience in the district and a dedicated member of the Braided Behavior Support Services Team, I am committed to providing our students with the highest quality educational experience. My ultimate goal is to instill in them a lifelong passion for learning and a positive sense of self-worth.

Our students exhibit remarkable dedication to their academic pursuits. We are dedicated to promoting a sense of community within our elementary school, facilitating opportunities for students to enhance their social and emotional competencies through collaborative endeavors in both small and large group settings.

Mrs. Prusak McClernand Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Springfield, 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop - 18" x 12" Clear, Shatterproof Backboard, Breakaway Rim, Heavy Duty Net, & 5" Ball - Easy Mount Padded, Slide-On Over-Door Mounts - Suitable for Office, Dorm, Bedroom • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Rainbow Loom® Treasure Box Pastel Edition, 8,000 Rubber Bands in 8 Different Pastel Colors, and a Bonus of 2 Happy Looms, Great Activities for Boys and Girls 7+ • Amazon Business $11.24 2 $22.48
100 Pcs Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs, Dinosaur, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Party Favor, Carnival Prizes, School, Easter Egg Stuffers, Halloween, Christmas • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Loom Rubber Bands, 12750pc Rubber Band Refill Kit in 26 Colors with 500 Clips 6 Hooks, INSCRAFT Loom Bands • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Rainbow Loom® Treasure Box DOTS Edition, 8,000 Rubber Bands in 8 Different Polka Dots Colors, and a Bonus of 2 Happy Looms, Great Activities for Boys and Girls 7+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Picky Pad 2 Pack - Fidget Toys for Skin Picking with Carrying Case - Trichotillomania Relief Portable Fidget Toy Picky Pads (2 Count Heart) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Rainbow Loom® Treasure Box Sparkle Edition, 8,000 Rubber Bands in 8 Different Sparkly Colors, and a Bonus of 2 Happy Looms, Great Activities for Boys and Girls 7+ • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
3Pcs Skin Picking Fidget Toys, Picking Pad, Sensory Toys for Skin Picking, Portable Fidget Toy for Children and Adult, Easter Party Favors for Kids (6CM/2.93IN) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Ofiuny 700Pcs Lobster Claw Clasps and Open Jump Rings Set, 12MM Necklace Clasp and Closures for DIY Jewelry Making Supplies • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Ofiuny 700Pcs Lobster Claw Clasps and Open Jump Rings Set, 12MM Necklace Clasp and Closures for DIY Jewelry Making Supplies • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$135.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.52

Total project goal

$196.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.78

1 Donor

-$196.78

Donations toward project cost

-$167.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.52

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