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Mrs. Williams from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharp Pencils for Sharp Thinkers

My students need a supply of pencils and a sturdy electric pencil sharpener.

  • $342 goal

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I am a second grade teacher in a high-poverty area. 88% of my students are on free or reduced lunch. Many will be unable to bring even the most basic school supplies. They face many pressures and worries each day and resources at home are scarce. Therefore, I strive to make my classroom a comfortable environment where supplies are plentiful and easy for little ones to use. Currently we need an electric pencil sharpener and pencils. We could maximize class time with the addition of a fast, quiet sharpener. Students would spend less time struggling with the antiquated manual sharpener and more time focused on instruction. It is very difficult for 7-year olds to quickly and correctly sharpen pencils without an electronic model. A strong, reliable electric pencil sharpener would make a world of difference in the daily routine of all of our second graders. This small device would make a huge difference in our classroom!

Mrs. Williams Morton School of Excellence Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Williams

Chicago, IL 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

27 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dixon® Oriole® #2 Pre-sharpened Pencils - Dozen • School Specialty Inc. $1.69 20 $33.80
X-Acto® by Boston 1606 - Electric Pencil Sharpener • School Specialty Inc. $199.99 1 $199.99

Materials cost

$233.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$280.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.46

Total project goal

$341.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $341.46

4 Donors

-$329.41

Donations toward project cost

-$280.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.05

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 $0.00

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