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Ms. Porter from Old Hickory, TN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Classroom Supplies for Learning

My students need ink to print their classroom projects, colored pencils, markers, New Path Learning games, and other classroom supplies to start the year successfully.

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My Students

Science should be fun and science should be challenging. Science must be taught in such a way that students from a lifelong love of the subject matter, and, hopefully, pursue a career in the science field. I teach seventh-grade science at a STEAM middle school in a urban area. I have 177 diverse learners who are taught using a hands-on, inquiry-based science curriculum.

My students are diverse.

Our school has many nation​alities represented. My students are high achieving and from various different economic backgrounds, family situations like being homeless, or having a parent in the military. Our school is considered a school of need according to the number of students who qualify financially for free lunch programs.

Some students come to school hungry and are not truly concerned with what we have to teach them because they are overwhelmed by the thoughts of where their next meal may come from. Other students question if we actually have something to teach them that will truly make a difference in their lives. Still, others wonder if learning can truly be fun. The goal is to provide an educational environment that welcomes ALL and ensures academic growth

My Project

Our school is a STEAM-based school, but we still need supplies to expose our students to new types of learning. My goal is to increase our efforts to get students at our school to pursue computer science and other STEM-related fields. Students will participate in teams to build their own programs and projects, all while learning about programming, coding, and engineering. Students will learn to collaborate and communicate with their classmates daily using the New Path Learning curriculum.

Engineering and science are the future of our society.

This project will better prepare my students for that reality. The New Path curriculum games will allow my students the opportunity to learn how to build, create, and collaborate with their classmates while using their hands. In addition to the Science and engineering kits, we desperately need basic school supplies such as markers, ink, pencils, glue, and other essential classroom supplies to begin the school year strong.

Ms. Porter DuPont Hadley Middle School Grades 6-8

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Old Hickory, TN View local requests

More than a third 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
NewPath Learning Middle School Physical Science Curriculum Mastery Game, Grade 5-9, Take-home Pack • Quill.com $193.79 1 $193.79
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils Set Of 12 Pack Of 4 (4PK-68-7408) • Quill.com $18.27 10 $182.70
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 7g., 60/Pack • Quill.com $35.52 3 $106.56
Canon PG245XL/CL246XL Black/Tricolor XL Multi-pack (2 cart per pack) with Paper (8278B005AA) • Quill.com $51.29 2 $102.58
Crayola Classpack Washable Markers, Broad Point, Assorted Colors, 200/Box • Quill.com $96.04 1 $96.04
Dixon Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencils, #2 Soft, Yellow Barrel, 72/Pack • Quill.com $16.99 5 $84.95
Middle School Life Science Skills Game • Quill.com $71.39 1 $71.39
HP 63XL High Yield Black/63 Standard Tri-color Original Ink Cartridges, Multi-pack (2 cart per pack) (L0R48AN) • Quill.com $55.79 1 $55.79
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser, Medium, 24/pk (70520) (70520) • Quill.com $13.59 2 $27.18
Paper Mate Flair Felt-Tip Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 12/pk (74423) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Dixon Pencil Wedge Cap Erasers, Pink, 144/Box • Quill.com $7.64 2 $15.28
Westcott Pencil/Crayon Sharpener • Quill.com $0.76 12 $9.12

Materials cost

$960.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,005.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.37

Total project goal

$1,182.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,182.45

1 Donor

-$502.54

Donations toward project cost

-$502.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$591.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$502.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$88.68

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 $0.00

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