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Dr. McFarland-Bryant from Norfolk, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Learners With Essential School Supplies

Help me give my students basic school supplies to ensure they have necessary materials to learn.

  • $1,003 goal

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My Project

We strive to create an engaging, inclusive, and well-organized learning environment. However, we often face a significant barrier: a lack of essential school supplies.

With your generous donation, I hope to provide my students with the following critical items:

Pencils and pens for daily writing tasks and creative projects.

Notebooks and folders to help students stay organized and keep their work safe.

Dry erase markers for interactive learning and problem-solving on whiteboards.

Highlighters, erasers, glue sticks, and other basic supplies to support a variety of classroom activities.

These supplies will allow my students to participate fully in lessons, focus on learning without worrying about materials, and develop organizational skills that will benefit them for years to come.

Having the necessary school supplies may seem simple, but it is a vital part of a student's success. When students have access to the tools they need, they feel more confident and prepared, and they can direct their energy toward learning and growing.

By supporting this project, you are helping to level the playing field for all of our students and ensuring they can focus on reaching their full potential. Together, we can make a difference and show our students that their education matters.

Thank you for considering this project and for investing in the future of our Middle School students.

Dr. McFarland-Bryant Norview Middle 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Dr. McFarland-Bryant

Norfolk, VA 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

800 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 10 $379.60
BIC Intensity Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 4-Count Pack of Erasable Markers With Low-Odor Ink for a Pleasant Writing Experience • Amazon Business $3.60 50 $180.00
Post-it Notes, 12 Sticky Note Pads, 3 in. x 3 in., School Supplies and Office Products, Easy to Reposition Memo Pads Set, Great for Books and Paper, Canary Yellow • Amazon Business $6.72 20 $134.40
Folders, Folders with Pockets, 2 Pocket Folders, Folders with Pockets Bulk, Holds 100 Sheets (50 per Pocket), Assorted Colors, Office Or School (50) • Amazon Business $28.99 4 $115.96

Materials cost

$809.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.37

Total project goal

$1,002.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,002.48

4 Donors

-$740.72

Donations toward project cost

-$682.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.61

match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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