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Ms. Matthews from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Pencil, My Paper, and My Dry Erase Marker Please!

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as Quill Brand 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, Ticonderoga Wooden Pencils, Dry Erase Markers and other basic school supplies.

  • $384 goal

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My Students

I teach a group of wonderful 5th-graders with varied abilities in an ICT classroom, located in an urban area. We are a Title I school having the majority of our students coming from low social economic homes and are disadvantaged students. I am so excited about this school year!

Due to the current teaching environment, I need some supplies to help out my students!

My Project

Copy paper, dry erase markers and pencils are basic necessities to deliver proper instruction as well as to accommodate, adapt, and supplement classroom instruction. Copy paper, dry erase markers and pencils are needed for student projects, art work, practice lessons, as well as for mandatory reports and forms where "hard copies" are required.

A supply of copy paper, dry erase markers and pencils are needed essential supplies for the successful operation of a school and the education of children.

A classroom calendar, borders with color, will help add color to our environment for displayed student work.

Since my students are a diverse group, from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, any supplies I can provide help even the playing field for all the students. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Matthews PS 251 Paerdegat Grades 3-5

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.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quill Brand 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/CT (720222CT) • Quill.com $55.79 1 $55.79
Musgrave Classy Colors Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Pack (MUSDHEX99) • Quill.com $19.79 2 $39.58
Avery Marks A Lot Desk-Style Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 24 Markers per Pack (98188) • Quill.com $18.53 2 $37.06
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (33904) • Quill.com $17.54 2 $35.08
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12/Pack (SAN86001) • Quill.com $14.84 2 $29.68
Learning Resources Magnetic Hooks, White (LER 2698) • Quill.com $11.96 2 $23.92
Dixon Tri-Conderoga The World's Most Comfortable Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, Dozen (22500) • Quill.com $7.46 2 $14.92
Carson-Dellosa Sparkle and Shine Rainbow Dots on Glitter Scalloped Borders, 13 Strips per Pack (108324) • Quill.com $4.49 3 $13.47
Star Calendar Bulletin Board Set, 165 pieces • Quill.com $12.59 1 $12.59
North Star Teacher Resources Desk Name Plates Manuscript Canadian, 5" x 19", 36/Pack (NST9020) • Quill.com $9.53 1 $9.53
Ceramic Disc Magnets: Small • Quill.com $7.01 1 $7.01
Bright Air Super Odor Eliminator Solid Air Freshener, Zesty Lemon & Lime (900248) • Quill.com $6.29 1 $6.29
Bright Air Super Odor Eliminator Solid Air Freshener, Mandarin Orange & Fresh Lemon (900013) • Quill.com $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$291.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.46

Total project goal

$383.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $383.04

3 Donors

-$182.70

Donations toward project cost

-$170.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.41

match offer

-$182.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$155.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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 $0.00

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