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Ms. Anderson from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Year Jitters!

Help me give my students a wonderful school year! I am a first-year teacher looking to supply my students with the materials needed (markers, pencils, scissors, etc.) to be creative and fun in learning.

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My Project

I teach 5th grade English Language Arts at a Title I school. My students will get plenty of opportunities to express their creativity in learning, so any essential school supplies (markers, pencils, scissors, etc.) will be well-used and well-loved. I also use incentives for academic success, behavior, and collaboration so any "fun" items will be used to incentive students to do their very best each day.

As a first-year teacher, I am starting from the ground up, so any help towards making this year amazing is more than appreciated!

Even small donations will be a huge help in making my first year a bit easier for everyone!

Ms. Anderson Overby - Sheppard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Bulk Broad Line Washable Markers, School Supplies Classpack, 200 Count, Assorted • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240 Count, Bulk Classroom Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $48.98 1 $48.98
Blue Summit Supplies Multi Purpose Scissors, 8 Inch Household Shears with Comfort Grip, Sharp Scissors for Craft or Office, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $35.27 1 $35.27
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 96 Count Classpack • Amazon Business $20.87 1 $20.87
ORSEN 2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Pad for Kids, Learning Educational Toy Gift for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys Toddlers • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Pack • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Craftzilla Rainbow Colored Duct Tape — 6 Bright Colors — 10 Yards x 2 Inch — No Residue, Tear by Hand & Waterproof — Great for Arts & Crafts, Color-Coding, and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Natural Wood Craft Sticks, 4.25 Inch Popsicle Sticks for Ice Cream, Crafts, Waxing, Art Projects & Party Food Labels (1,000 Sticks) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Hushpappi 12 Pads Sticky Notes 3x3 Self-Stick Notes Pads with 6 Bright Colors, Easy to Post for Office, Shool, Home, 100 Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Tiny Mills 60 Pcs Holidays and Occasions Assorted Stampers for Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Food Erasers OHill Pack of 46 Pencil Erasers for Kids Pull Apart 3D Mini Erasers Assorted Food Cake Dessert Puzzle Erasers for Birthday Party Supplies Favors, School Classroom Rewards and Novelty Toys • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 2054594, 22 Assorted Scented Markers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 2-Pack School Paper • Amazon Business $11.92 1 $11.92
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Superheros Stickers Pack, 150PCS Avenger for Laptop Decals Comic Legends Teens Boys Adults Waterproof Vinyl Computer Water Bottles Luggage Skateboard Guitar, Red Blue Black Yellow Green • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90

Materials cost

$449.70

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.84

Total project goal

$572.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.29

4 Donors

-$422.29

Donations toward project cost

-$358.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.34

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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