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Ms. Keener from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics in First Grade!

Help me give my students the basic necessities in the classroom to help them thrive.

  • $663 goal

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My Project

I work in a low-income district where our budget has been completely cut. Many families are struggling financially, and it is hard to give their children basic school materials.

Some materials such as folders, paper, dry erase boards/markers, crayons, tissues, and paper towels really make a difference in the classroom.

Unfortunately, many students’ families cannot afford to buy supplies for their children. It is easier at the beginning of the year, but basic needs will need to be replenished multiple times throughout the school year. Without basic supplies, students will struggle to work and grasp the concepts.

Ms. Keener Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Paterson, NJ 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

18 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery Economy 1 1/2" 3-Ring View Binders, Round Ring, White 12/Pack (05726) • Quill.com $91.57 1 $91.57
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $48.29 1 $48.29
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $46.79 1 $46.79
Goefun Blank Sticky Easel pads, Flip Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Easel Paper 20x23 inches，20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Bounty Select-A-Size Double Roll Paper Towels, 2-ply, 90 Sheets/Roll, 12 Rolls/Pack (66541/06130) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
Paper Cutter, Paper Slicer with Safety Guard and Blade Lock, 12" Cut Length Guillotine Paper Cutter with 16 Sheet Capacity, Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Cardboard (Gray) • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues, 2-Ply, 90 Sheets/Box, 6/Pack (21271) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb./176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91780) • Amazon Business $20.19 1 $20.19
Epakh 600 Pack Clear Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Page Protectors, Plastic Sheet Protectors Fits Standard 8.5 x 11 Paper, Reinforced 11 Hole Design • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Tecmisse 1200 PCS Ruled Index Cards, 3x5 Inches Colorful Index Cards, Heavy Colored Note Cards, Study Cards for School, Learning, Memo Scratch Pad, 6 Colors Notecards • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Staples Paper Clips Nonskid 1 000/Pack (A7026599A) • Staples $5.98 3 $17.94
Staples 4" x 6" Index Cards, Blank, White, 500/Pack (TR51011) • Quill.com $15.53 1 $15.53
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Timer, Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Dark Green & Dark Green) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, Pack of 4 (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Lakeshore Nylon-Bristle Paintbrushes - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Star Right Blank Flash Cards for Studying - 2x3-Inch Blank Notecards - 1000 Pre-Punched White Index Cards with Metal Binder Rings - Blank Flashcards for Test Prep, Math, Language, and Organization • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
ARCOBIS Small Desktop Dry Erase Board 12" X 8" Portable Magnetic Double Sided Whiteboard Easel for Kids to Do White Board for Office, Home, School • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 1 $10.26
Astrobrights Primary One 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets/Pack (20401) • Quill.com $6.00 1 $6.00
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $5.35 1 $5.35

Materials cost

$514.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$563.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.41

Total project goal

$662.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $662.72

3 Donors

-$311.66

Donations toward project cost

-$281.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$331.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$281.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.70

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