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

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Sharp Pencils for Even Sharper Students

Help me give my students an electric pencil sharpener partnered with notebooks to record their thoughts and progress in as we grow alongside one another.

  • $161 goal

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My Students

Welcome! I am a teacher who is new to Philadelphia, working at a school that serves elementary-aged students representing historically marginalized communities. As a special education teacher, I work with students with a variety of disabilities and support needs in grades 3-5. I am eager to provide a safe space for children to grow as learners and as members of their community. I know that my students will be excited to work alongside me in the areas of reading, writing, and math in an environment that provides them with the tools they need to be successful.

My Project

Please help my 3rd-5th grade special education resource room foster meaningful learning by having reliable access to sharp pencils and notebooks! Having a high-quality pencil sharpener will allow scholars to take ownership of classroom materials and being prepared to learn each day. This pencil sharpener will not only ensure their pencils are sharp for their writing work, but will also sharpen colored pencils as we explore creativity in the work that we do together. Notebooks for students will provide access to an organized space for students to document their thoughts, ideas, and growth as we work together to evolve as readers, writers, and mathematicians.

Having access to high-quality teaching tools in an urban setting will allow students to take pride in their work and know that their access to basic school supplies is valid and reliable.

Ms. Vigneau Julia Ward Howe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED Composition Notebook, 7.5" x 9.75", Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 4/Pack (TR58368) • Staples $10.49 5 $52.45
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Staples $51.99 1 $51.99

Materials cost

$104.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.00

Total project goal

$160.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $160.01

1 Donor

-$80.00

Donations toward project cost

-$68.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

match offer

-$80.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

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 $0.00

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