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Ms. Thompson from Pascagoula, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Provide Pens, Pencils, and Paper

Help me give my students basic school supplies like pens, pencils, glue sticks, and paper.

  • $202 goal

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My Students

I have a diverse group of students. Their ability levels range in ability from students who struggle in school due to learning disabilities, to gifted. One common characteristic among all students is their enthusiasm for learning.

I work diligently to plan exemplary literacy lessons and activities that challenge the students, but also allow them to use their unique talents and abilities to showcase or demonstrate their depth of knowledge.

I want to motivate and inspire my students to become lifelong learners.

My Project

I work in a school in which 90% or more of the student population is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This statistic demonstrates that our students live in poverty. I have found that my classes tend to run out of pens, pencils, highlighters, paper, and ink pretty early in the school year. Since these are items that we use on a regular basis, I try to keep these items in stock.

When working in a school located in a low socioeconomic neighborhood, you know you will have several students whose families do not have the means to provide or replenish the necessary school supplies.

I try to have these items on hand so my students can concentrate on the class lessons instead of wasting time and energy trying to locate what they need.

Students will benefit from the pens, pencils, and highlighters as these are supplies we use on a daily basis in reading classes. The pens and pencils allow students to respond to literary questions in their reading notebooks. The highlighters are used to cite evidence. I use the ink, cardstock, and colored paper to print important notes or games, task cards, and other activities to keep the students actively engaged in their learning.

Ms. Thompson Trent Lott Academy 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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Pascagoula, MS 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
K-Ink Compatible Replacement Cartridges for Brother LC203 LC 203XL 201XL LC201 (10 Pack - 4 Black, 2 Cyan, 2 Magenta, 2 Yellow) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Neenah Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11" (US letter), Bright White, 250/Pack (91904) • Quill.com $20.39 1 $20.39
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, Dozen (RGLCG11-BLU) • Quill.com $19.54 1 $19.54
Astrobrights Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21004) • Quill.com $17.84 1 $17.84
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Assorted Colors, 210 Sheets/Pack • Quill.com $12.32 1 $12.32
Glue Sticks, 4"x5/16", 100/PK • Quill.com $12.15 1 $12.15
Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 6/Pack (BL77BP6A) • Quill.com $11.30 1 $11.30
Elmer's School Permanent Glue Sticks, 0.21 Oz., 8/Pack (E1591/E1560) • Quill.com $4.67 2 $9.34
Chenille Kraft Hot Glue Gun Sticks Refill, 12-Pack • Quill.com $2.54 1 $2.54

Materials cost

$130.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.26

Total project goal

$201.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $201.76

3 Donors

-$142.26

Donations toward project cost

-$120.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.34

match offer

-$59.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$50.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.92

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