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Ms. Cusick from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Beginnings in 6th Grade

Help me give my students general supplies for 6th grade, especially their locks.

  • $497 goal

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My Project

As a first-time teacher, I need a ton of supplies to ensure my students are prepared for the school year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to afford most of my supplies with only the money given to me by the district. In particular, my students need locks for each of their lockers, which takes up nearly half of my budget. Other than that, I will need general class supplies, such as markers, pencils, scissors, and paper, to ensure that each of my students has access to the resources they need for success.

Please help my School District 6th graders get the school supplies they deserve to support their learning.

I am immensely grateful for any and all contributions, and you can be sure that it will pay off in a year full of meaningful learning for my students.

Ms. Cusick Harding Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

90 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Master Lock Key Padlock, 2/Pack (120T) • Quill.com $8.99 12 $107.88
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $48.99 1 $48.99
Staples College Ruled Filler Paper 8.5 x 11 White 400 Sheets/Pack (ST27521D) • Staples $6.95 4 $27.80
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 2 $25.80
Purell Advanced Refreshing Gel Hand Sanitizer in Pump Bottle Clean Scent 67.6 oz. (9625-04) • Staples $24.03 1 $24.03
School Works!© Safety Point Scissors - 5 in. Kid Scissors • Nasco $1.60 15 $24.00
Crayola No. 2 Pencils - Set of 20 • Blick Art Materials $4.37 5 $21.85
Sterilite© Stacking Basket - Small - 12-1/2 in. L x 8-5/8 in. W x 5-3/8 in. H • Nasco $3.50 6 $21.00
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 2 $20.52
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues 2-Ply 90 Sheets/Box 6/Pack (21271) • Staples $14.69 1 $14.69
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04
superSpots Sticker Variety Pack Colorful Sparkle Smiles 1 300/Pack • Staples $7.83 1 $7.83
Sticker Valu-Pak Assorted Color Foil Stars 686/Pk • Staples $5.79 1 $5.79
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined White 500/Pack (TR51009) • Staples $4.70 1 $4.70

Materials cost

$372.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.53

Total project goal

$496.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.87

3 Donors

-$239.61

Donations toward project cost

-$218.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.94

match offer

-$239.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$203.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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