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Mrs. Babb from Hopewell, VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Write!

My students need writing and editing supplies such as pens, write and wipe pockets, and glue for our Writer's Workshop so they can begin their creative writing journey.

  • $464 goal

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My Students

My students live in a community where approximately 14.8% of the population lives below the poverty level, 69-72% of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and 19% of the adult population is illiterate. Many of our students enter middle school reading on a 2nd or 3rd grade reading level and struggle academically. In addition to unsatisfactory home environments, there are students who come to us with a range of intellectual, physical, and learning disabilities.

Even with so much working against them, my students are witty, outgoing, and eager to learn.

They thrive on the positive attention from adults at school and love to try new things. There is nothing more rewarding than when they come back to me later on, showing off how well they are doing and how far they aspire to go.

My Project

This year, we will be integrating the Writer's Workshop model into our English classroom, which will allow my students to incorporate their learning in a more authentic, engaging way. I have spent a lot of time this summer researching and planning for this upcoming school year, and all of the items requested already have a planned purpose. The literacy management chart will help remind students (and myself) where they should be and help us keep our groups running smoothly. Reusable write and wipe pockets will allow me to guide small groups in searching for and editing mentor texts without wasting a ton of paper. Pencils, erasers, pens, and glue sticks will enable my students to write and edit their work, as well as paste important notes into their writing notebooks. For my hyperactive or stressed learners, having access to something such as a fidget helps keep them busy without distracting other students from their work. Sheet protectors will allow me to share published work on our bulletin board and keep it safe. A new sharpener will help my students to be ready to write, and prevent me from having to send them down the hall to sharpen their pencils.

By helping me provide basic supplies to equip our writing centers, my students will become more confident, independent writers who will be well-prepared for their future endeavors in the world.

Many of my students come from households that cannot afford even basic supplies, so your donation will enable me to help furnish supplies to ensure the success of all my learners.

Mrs. Babb Carter G Woodson Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sustainable Earth by Staples 1-Subject Notebook, College Ruled, 9" x 6", 100 Sheets • Staples Advantage $1.33 30 $39.90
Staples Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Black • Staples Advantage $36.40 1 $36.40
AA853 - Literacy Centers Management Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
FIDGET BALL RAINBOW • School Specialty $5.67 5 $28.35
GLUE STICK PERMANENT .26 OUNCE • School Specialty $0.77 30 $23.10
Paper Mate Flair Felt-Tip Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, Dozen • Staples Advantage $20.99 1 $20.99
DE195 - Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.79 2 $19.58
Staples Nonstick Top-Loading Sheet Protectors, Heavy-Weight, Clear, 3.3 mil, 8 1/2" x 11", 100/Bx • Staples Advantage $15.99 1 $15.99
BIC Nongrip Mechanical Pencils, 0.9 mm, Assorted Clip/Metallic Barrel, 24/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.95 4 $15.80
FIDGET - MINI PUSHPATHZ SET OF 5 • School Specialty $14.90 1 $14.90
PAPERPRO GREEN STANDOUT STANDUP • Teachers' School Supply $12.99 1 $12.99
Staples Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Assorted Ink, 50/Pk • Staples Advantage $11.99 1 $11.99
BIC Mechanical Pencils with Assorted Metallic Barrels, .7mm, 24/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.96 3 $11.88
Staples Pre-Sharpened Wood Pencils, No. 2, 48/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.31 5 $11.55
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Elastomer Compound Eraser, Medium, 24/Box • Staples Advantage $10.19 1 $10.19
Paper Mate Liquid Paper Fast Dry Correction Fluid, 22 ml • Staples Advantage $1.99 5 $9.95
Staples Washable Glue Sticks, Clear, .28 oz., 18/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.08 3 $9.24
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 24/Pk • Staples Advantage $4.51 2 $9.02
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $8.04 1 $8.04
Staples Ballpoint Stick Pens, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Red Ink / Translucent Barrel, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.19 3 $6.57
Staples Yellow Pencils, No. 2, Soft, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $0.61 4 $2.44

Materials cost

$350.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.07

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.56

Total project goal

$463.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.75

12 Donors

-$380.22

Donations toward project cost

-$326.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.03

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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