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

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Starting the Year Off Right!

Help me give my students headphones so they can focus when they are on their computers.

  • $218 goal

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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

My 5th-grade students are eager learners. They have a wide range of social-emotional and academic abilities. Like many districts, we will have to be flexible this year. One thing I want to make sure of is that my students have the materials and supplies they need to succeed whether in class or remote. I want to make sure I am able to engage the students through art integrated lessons while at home or in class.

Most of my students are from low-income families and I know the pandemic has greatly impacted them.

Being able to provide school supplies will go a long way and I know will be greatly appreciated.

My Project

I am so excited for my students to receive their school supplies! I know having what you need at the beginning of the year will set the right tone. We are starting the year online so the headphones are going to be critical! I want my students to be able to hear well and without distractions.

Many students and their families have been financially impacted by COVID 19.

Providing school supplies will take the stress off of them.

It has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for teachers, students, and parents! I can't wait to get back to class with my students and start learning and growing with them!

Ms. Shaikh Greenwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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. Shaikh

Waukegan, 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wholesale Kids Headphones in Bulk 25 Pack for School Classroom Students Children and Adults - Black • Amazon Business $45.95 1 $45.95
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Blue Summit Supplies Kids Scissors, Student Scissors with Comfort Grip, Bulk Safety Scissors for School and Classrooms, Orange, Blue, and Pink Children Scissors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened with Eraser, Yellow, 72-Pack (13972) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Sharpie 25025 Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 12-Count • Amazon Business $6.29 2 $12.58
ASIBT 30 Pack Wooden Rulers Student Rulers Wood School Rulers Measuring Ruler Office Rulers,2 Scale,30 cm and 12 Inch • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$152.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.60

Total project goal

$217.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.34

1 Donor

-$108.67

Donations toward project cost

-$92.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.30

match offer

-$108.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.30

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 $0.00

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