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Ms. Lopes from Newark, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies for ALL

Help me give my students basic school supplies, such as pencils, pens, erasers, and notebooks that they need!

  • $231 goal

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My Students

I have the pleasure of teaching mathematics to sophomores and juniors at our high school in Newark, New Jersey. The most exciting part of my job is seeing my students growth throughout the year. They go from "I hate math!" to "This makes so much sense!" No matter what obstacles my students face on a daily, from being teenage parents, to raising siblings, or even being homeless they always come to class excited and eager to learn. However, they are deprived of some of their basic needs.

My students are warriors who never give up.

Despite being at a disadvantage my students always put their best foot forward. My students are compassionate and creative. Given the proper materials, the sky is the limit for the things they could accomplish.

My Project

My students are always ready to give 110%, however, there are life challenges that stand in the way of them being able to. Everyday I have approximately 100 students ask me for a pencil and unfortunately I don't always have the supplies to give them all one, especially when sometimes the kids keep them because they need them for their next class as well. I have had people tell me "don't give them a pencil, they should be prepared", however, these students already face so much adversity just to get to school, I am just happy they showed up at all, whether it's with a pencil or without.

Pens, pencils, and notebooks can get expensive and is not always the first priority these students have.

Plus, mechanical pencils are like gifts on Christmas morning to my students. You should see the smile on their faces when I give them one for getting an A on a test. My goal is to get every student to have the necessary materials to finish the year off strong. I promise you they will love you for it!

Ms. Lopes West Side High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Lopes

Newark, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

130 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Five Star Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Assorted Colors, 6 Pack (38057) • Amazon Business $25.02 2 $50.04
PILOT Frixion Clicker Retractable Pens Retractable Erasable Gel Pens Fine Point (.7) Assorted Color Inks 10-pk; Make Mistakes Disappear, No Need For White Out with America’s #1 Selling Pen Brand • Amazon Business $19.81 2 $39.62
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
34 Pcs Cute School Supplies Set Include 12 Multi Colored Syringe Highlighters 4 Nursing Needle Ballpoint Pens 12 Vitamin Pill Pen And 2 Tape 3 Bandage Sticky Notes Cool School Supplies Gifts For Nurse • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Graphite Pencils, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96 Count (13872) • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
BIC Xtra-Life Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 40-Count • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 24 Count • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22

Materials cost

$163.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$195.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.53

Total project goal

$230.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $230.20

2 Donors

-$161.00

Donations toward project cost

-$136.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.15

match offer

-$69.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$58.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.38

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 $0.00

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