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

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Starting the Year Right!

Help me give my students a great start to the school year. Our Storyworks subscription is a great way to engage my students when we do our reading groups.

  • $591 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 Project

This year I will be teaching 5th grade to the students I had last year for 4th grade. I love looping because I know my students really well and they already feel comfortable with me. It gives me an opportunity to dig a little deeper in getting to know them, and to focus on areas they need more support.

Having a classroom with the correct supplies makes a huge difference in the students confidence about the school year.

The pencil sharpener is an essential tool to have in any room. Last year ours broke. Storyworks does a great job in engaging the students through fun stories, and plays. My students loved Storyworks last year and I'm excited to keep the reading going! Rulers, pencils and erasers are all essential to an efficient year, and the students know they can turn to me and our classroom if they don't have something. Having supplies at the ready takes away that anxiety.

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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storyworks®, Grades 4-6 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $8.49 20 $169.80
Advantus Snap Case, Clear (34104) • Staples $3.99 28 $111.72
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 96/Pack (13872/13882) • Staples $19.99 2 $39.98
Westcott 12" Shatterproof Rulers, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (17721) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $24.39 1 $24.39
SKKSTATIONERY Assorted Colorful Pencils, Pencil Assortment, Awards & Incentives Pencils, 2 HB, 144/box. • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Paper Mate 70624 White Pearl Erasers, Large, 3 Count • Amazon Business $4.79 4 $19.16
Staedtler Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A02NA) • Staples $18.46 1 $18.46
Dixon Golf Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 144/Box (14998) • Staples $7.97 2 $15.94

Materials cost

$447.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.52

Total project goal

$590.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.15

1 Donor

-$590.15

Donations toward project cost

-$501.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.52

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