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Ms. Simmons from Petersburg, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Class Needs

Help me give my students support of 24 students extra school and cleaning supplies.

  • $397 goal

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My Project

These basic supplies will help support my students in their academic learning this school. My students attend school in a low in-come urban area of Richmond, VA. Most students do not have the necessary school supplies to be successful throughout the school. I want to ensure that my students have a fair opportunity in reaching their academic goals by having the necessary school supplies in the classroom. I have an increase of students and is need of more school supplies and cleaning supplies to support my class for the rest of the school year.

Ms. Simmons Pleasants Lane 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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Petersburg, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $26.90 2 $53.80
ECOTREE Pencils #2 HB Pencils Pre-sharpened Pencils Number 2 Pencils Rainbow Pencils Recycled Pencils Eco Pencils with Erasers 24 Pack • Amazon Business $16.49 2 $32.98
Softsoap Soothing Clean Liquid Hand Soap, Aloe Vera Scent, 7.5 oz., 6/Carton (US04968A/12601) • Quill.com $14.99 2 $29.98
Pacon Whiteboard Eraser Puffs - Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $13.29 2 $26.58
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120 Pack, Blue Shades, Erasers for Pencils, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $7.84 3 $23.52
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120 Pack, Pink Shades, Erasers for Pencils, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $7.84 3 $23.52
Clorox Compostable Cleaning Wipes - All Purpose Wipes - Household Essentials, Simply Lemon, 75 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.64 1 $19.64
Sanford Ink 1921062 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Black, Fine Tip • Amazon Business $16.52 1 $16.52
Mead Spiral 1-Subject Notebook 8 x 10.5 Wide Ruled 100 Sheets Sold as an Each (MEA05514) • Staples $2.86 5 $14.30
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 8 $11.04
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Ticonderoga Pencils with Erasers, No 2 Tips, Black, Pack of 12 - Wood • School Specialty $3.97 2 $7.94

Materials cost

$291.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.42

Total project goal

$396.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.11

1 Donor

-$396.11

Donations toward project cost

-$336.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.42

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