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Mr. Lester from Paterson, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basics Are Needed

Help me give my students the basics for my students for a successful school year!

  • $195 goal

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

My Project

Basic classroom materials such as the requested a supply cart, weighted blanket, scissors, and more are all basic supplies we use daily. Unfortunately, many students’ families cannot afford to continually buy supplies for their children. We need these basic supplies in our classroom. We need these materials to help us learn! We often run out of basic materials in the middle of the year because of all the learning and projects we do.

My students are such hard workers and deserve the same basic classroom supplies that more privileged schools can easily give.

Please help our students continue to learn by donating basic school supplies to our classroom!

Mr. Lester 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

15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
meowtastic Brown Dog Weighted Stuffed Animals - 22 Inch 4.5 Pounds Weighted Plush Dog Stuffed Animals - Big Stuffed Dog Weighted Plush Pillow - Cute Plush Toys Gifts for Kids & Adults (22" 4.5 lbs) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Sywhitta 3-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart with Handle, Multi-Functional Storage Trolley for Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Movable Storage Organizer with Wheels, Blue • Amazon Business $23.37 1 $23.37
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
REGELETO Small Group Management Pocket Chart with 96 Cards Classroom Jobs Chart Small Group Organizer and on Task for School Teacher Elementary Preschool Learning Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $19.88 1 $19.88
Soucolor Glitter Gel Pens for Adult Coloring Books, 120 Pack-60 Glitter Pens, 60 Refills and Travel Case, Nurse Aesthetic Cute Pens, School Office Home Supplies, Gifts for Women and Men • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge, 402 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM Toys For Kids, Coding Basics For Kids, STEM Activities For Classroom, Medium • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Scissors, iBayam 8" All Purpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack, Ultra Sharp 2.5mm Thick Blade Shears Comfort-Grip Scissors for Office Desk Accessories Sewing Fabric Home Craft School Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64

Materials cost

$133.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$165.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.13

Total project goal

$194.18

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