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

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School Supplies for a Classroom in Need

Help me give my students the supplies they need to have a successful year.

  • $436 goal

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My Project

The majority of my students come from low-income homes. They come to school at the beginning of the year with little to no supplies. I don't think it is right to ask their families to provide these supplies via a school supply list, putting an additional financial burden on them. This project will allow me to give every student in my class basic supplies, like folders, pencils, markers, glue, and a pencil case.

This helps tremendously because each student will have all the materials they need to be successful, so they can focus on learning.

This takes a lot of stress off of both the students and me.

Additionally, this project will give our classroom items needed to stay healthy and germ-free, like hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, tissues, and band-aids.

Your donation will be so appreciated by my sweet, hard-working students who deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Ms. Simpkins Avery D Harrington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MRATA pencil pouch 3 rings binder 10 pack with clear window for storing school supplies（light blue） • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
48 Pcs School to Home Folders Take Home Heavy Duty Folders 2 Pocket Folder Homework Folders for Students Parent Teacher Communication Folders for Kid Student Home Classroom, 11.8 x 9.45 Inch(Green) • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Hongzan Bulk Headphones Earphone Earbud for Classroom Kids, Wholesale 25 Pack Over The Head Low Cost Headphones in Bulk Perfect for Schools,Libraries,Museums,Hotels,Hospitals,Gym and More (Black) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Better Office Products Light Blue Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 24 Pack, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Light Blue • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
Ticonderoga My First Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB, Yellow, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.69 4 $22.76
Colorations Manila Paper, 12 x 18 inches, Heavyweight Made from 50lb Paper Stock, 500 Sheets, Art Supplies, Art Supplies, Craft Projects, Kids Paper, Drawing Paper, Coloring Paper, Paper for Children • Amazon Business $20.65 1 $20.65
Crayola Ultra Clean Fine Line Washable Markers, Kids, Back To School Gifts, 40 Count • Amazon Business $8.48 2 $16.96
Amazon Basic Care - Original Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.47 1 $15.47
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispensers, Numerous Applications, Invisible Tape, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 in. x 650 in. (6122) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $14.59 1 $14.59
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages for Comfortable Flexible Protection & Wound Care of Minor Cuts, Scrapes, & Wounds, Assorted Sizes, Twin Pack, 2 x 100 ct • Amazon Business $13.10 1 $13.10
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Multi-surface Wipes, Fresh Scent & Crisp Lemon Value Pack, 75 Wipes (Pack of 3) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Astrobrights Colored Sentence Strips, 3" x 24", 65 lb/176 gsm, 5-Color Assortment, 100 Count (91992) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$334.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.25

Total project goal

$435.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $435.01

3 Donors

-$410.01

Donations toward project cost

-$348.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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