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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

Help me give my students the basic necessities for learning! These are all supplies like paper, printer ink, crayons, staples and stapler that we use on a daily basis that needs to be replenished throughout the year.

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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 copy paper, ink, and crayons really make a difference in the classroom.

Our school district rations off copy paper in order to cut costs, but it makes it difficult to provide multitudes of worksheets and activities for students.

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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Bright White 30% Recycled Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 10 Reams, 5000 Count (Sheets) • Amazon Business $61.99 3 $185.97
Compatible 502 Ink Refill Bottle Black Replacement for Epson 502 Black Ink for EcoTank ET-4760 Black Ink Refill ET-3850 ET-4850 ET-2760 ET-3760 ET-2850 ET-3750 ET-4750 ET-3830 ET-15000 Printer-2 Black • Amazon Business $19.49 4 $77.96
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $48.43 1 $48.43
Officemate Premium #1 Paper Clips, 1,000 Paper Clips (10 Boxes of 100 Each) (99916) , Silver • Amazon Business $7.80 4 $31.20
Business Source 32953 Invisible Tape Value Pk, 1-Inch Core, 3/4-Inch x1000-Inch, 12/PK, Clear - Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $25.74 1 $25.74
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Black (INP20-BLK) • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Bostitch Desktop Stapler 20 Sheet Capacity Black (B440-BLACK) • Staples $8.42 1 $8.42

Materials cost

$390.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.23

Total project goal

$501.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $501.56

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