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Ms. Covan from Youngstown, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils, Please!

Help me give my students pencils to use in our special education classroom.

  • $158 goal

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My Project

In order to create an environment where students can actively engage in hands-on, experiential learning, our classroom needs essential supplies, particularly pencils. These pencils will not just serve as writing tools but as instruments of creativity, expression, and exploration. Whether it's sketching ideas for a science project, completing a math puzzle, or drafting a story, pencils are a fundamental part of our learning process. By providing each student with high-quality pencils, we will ensure they have the tools needed to bring their ideas to life and fully participate in all hands-on activities.

Pencils are essential for students to express themselves, whether it’s through sketching, brainstorming, or drafting ideas for projects.

Pencils are needed for hands-on tasks such as mapping out scientific experiments, writing reflections, and participating in art-based projects that integrate different subjects. Students often need pencils for note-taking, problem-solving, and completing activities in interactive, project-based learning settings. With enough pencils, every student will be equipped to engage fully in these experiences. Having high-quality, reliable pencils allows students to focus on the learning process without distraction, ensuring they can complete tasks with ease, from writing to sketching to solving problems. These will be particularly useful for our Lunar New Year celebration.

Ms. Covan Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn 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

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

405 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Four Candies Cute Mechanical Pencil Set, 6PCS Pastel Mechanical Pencils 0.5 & 0.7mm with 360PCS HB Pencil Leads, 3PCS Erasers and 9PCS Eraser Refills, Aesthetic Mechanical Pencils for Girls Writing • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, HB #2 Pencil Lead, 2 Pencils, School Supplies, Teacher Supplies, Drawing Pencils, Sketching Pencils, 1 Lead Refill Set, 2 Erasers • Amazon Business $3.89 5 $19.45
Pentel® Twist-Erase® III Mechanical Pencils, 0.9 mm, Assorted Barrel Colors, Pack Of 2 Pencils • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
Paper Mate Profile Mech Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm, #2 Pencil Lead, Great for Office Supplies, Classroom Supplies, Drawing Pencils, Sketching Pencils, Assorted Barrel Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $5.47 2 $10.94
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, HB #2 Pencil Set, Art Supplies, Teacher Supplies, Sketching Pencils, Drafting Pencils, College School Supplies, Black Barrels, 4 Count • Amazon Business $8.68 1 $8.68
Paper Mate Write Bros. Classic Mechanical Pencils, 1 Dozen • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Nicpro 3PCS Pastel Mechanical Pencil Set with Case, 0.7 mm Pencils with 6 Tube HB Lead Refill, 3PCS Eraser, 9PCS Eraser Refill for School Supplies Student Writing, Drafting Drawing Sketching • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencil, Metallic Barrel, Fine Point (0.5mm), 24-Count, Doesn't Smudge and Erases Cleanly • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
BIC ReVolution Mechanical Pencil • Amazon Business $3.89 1 $3.89

Materials cost

$102.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.63

Total project goal

$157.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $157.53

1 Donor

-$78.76

Donations toward project cost

-$66.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.81

match offer

-$78.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.81

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