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

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Support Us in Creating a Truly Unique Community

Help me give my students items that will positively develop the whole-child: items like folders and headphones to support learning, and creative play items like puzzles and art supplies to foster their creative spirit.

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My Students

My dear scholars are a vivacious group of energetic learners. They are excited about coming to school, love to share their unique interests and personalities, and are deeply invested in creating a positive community.

At Mount Vernon, we are committed to Personalized Learning which supports each scholar in understanding how they learn best so that they can set appropriate short and long-term academic and socio-emotional goals.

All students are engaged with rigorous instruction in an environment that has been co-created by their interests, strengths, and needs. Most of our scholars come from low-income families, so the supplies that are provided truly help to create a strong learning community.

My Project

All of the items will be used to develop the whole-child and support us in building a beautiful and strong learning community. Items, like the folders, headphones, colored paper, and sticky notes will help students to grow their skills and love of literacy. In our Personalized Learning classroom, all students are provided with a rigorous grade-level curriculum. Additionally, they have dedicated time to work on any unfinished or advanced learning. Especially during this year where unfinished learning has had and will continue to have serious implications for learning, we are striving towards meaningful and responsive learning and teaching. These materials will support us during both types of instruction.

My students also love to collaborate and play together.

The puzzles and Legos will encourage students to interact and play together in a productive and fun way. During our Morning Meeting, we regularly talk about ways in which we can build up our community through play and language, and these materials will help support us as we build our classroom environment.

Last, but not least, many students do not have refillable water bottles. We talk often about sustainability and how we can do our part in conserving and reusing resources. Because of this, we would like to have refillable water bottles that students can decorate and use for the entirety of the year. Please consider contributing to our wonderful classroom, thank you!

Ms. Ma Mount Vernon 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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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

45 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CSBD 20oz Sports Water Bottles, 10 Pack, Reusable No BPA Plastic, Pull Top Leakproof Drink Spout, Blank DIY Customization (Black Bottle - Neon Yellow Lid) • Amazon Business $23.95 5 $119.75
Smead Poly Snap-in Two-Pocket Folder, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 10 per Pack (87939) • Amazon Business $11.60 10 $116.00
CN-Outlet Kids Bulk Earbud Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored, Individually Bagged, Wholesale Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students (50Mixed) • Amazon Business $37.95 2 $75.90
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.90 1 $37.90
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 inches, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Miami Collection, Neon Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable(654-24SSMIA-CP) • Amazon Business $18.93 2 $37.86
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91624) • Amazon Business $15.87 2 $31.74
MIDEER Dinosaur Puzzles for Children Ages 6-8, 8-10, Adult, 280 Pieces Dinosaur Jigsaw Floor Puzzle Large Animal Shaped Puzzle Premium Educational Toys Gift for Kids, Family, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Ravensburger Ocean Turtles - 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
pigipigi Scratch Paper Art for Kids - 59 Pcs Magic Rainbow Scratch Paper Off Set Scratch Crafts Arts Supplies Kits Pads Sheets Boards for Party Games Christmas Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Sticky Notes 1.5x2 inch Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads 8 Pads/Pack 100 Sheets/Pad Total 800 Sheets • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
Stickers for Water Bottles, 100 Pack/PCS Cute Vsco Vinyl Aesthetic Waterproof Stickers Laptop Hydroflask Skateboard Computer Stickers for Teens Kids Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8,8-10 and Adults, Elephant Animal Shaped Jigsaw Puzzles 200 Pieces for Wall Home Decor • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$507.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.25

Total project goal

$641.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $641.68

3 Donors

-$320.83

Donations toward project cost

-$272.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$320.85

Match offers toward project cost

-$272.72

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.13

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