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Ms. Amy SJ from Minneapolis, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can I Please Borrow a Pencil?

Help me give my students pencils and erasers to use in class, so they can complete their Health & Wellness classwork.

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My Project

Many students often come to class lacking the materials they need to be successful. Some of them simply forget to bring their materials and others do not have the means to purchase/acquire their own.

Providing pencils for my students allows them to be participating fully knowing they have what they need to succeed.

This creates equity in the classroom.

These pencils will stay in my classroom so that every student has the same opportunity to complete their classwork. As the pencils are used, I will replace my classroom supply to make sure that my students are always able to do their work.

Ms. Amy SJ Sullivan STEAM School Grades 6-8

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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Minneapolis, MN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

400 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Geyee Black History Month Pencils Colors of Diversity Pencils Dream Diversity Freedom Equal Black History Month Pencil with Eraser Inspirational Motivational Pencils for Students Teacher(192 Pcs) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crtiin 360 Pieces Valentine's Day Pencils for Kids Bulk Pink Valentines Wood Pencils Cute Heart Pencils with Erasers Pink Pencils for Holiday Goodie Bags Gifts School Classroom Rewards,12 Styles • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
200 Pcs Motivational Pencils Bulk, Rainbow Inspirational School Pencils for Classroom, Cute Pencils with Encourage Positive Sayings, Back to School Supplies for Kids Student Teacher Classroom Reward • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Gerrii 200 Pcs Inspirational Pencils Bulk Diversity Motivational Pencils Boho Rainbow Back to School Pencils with Eraser for Kids Affirmation Gifts Classroom Rewards First Day of School Supplies • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Pencil top Erasers,200 Pack,Pencil erasers Toppers,Cap erasers,Pencil Eraser caps,Eraser Tops,Pencil top erasers for Kids,Cap erasers for Pencils Bulk,9 Colors • Amazon Business $8.85 1 $8.85

Materials cost

$107.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.59

Total project goal

$163.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $163.92

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 $163.92

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