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Mrs. Priest from Camden, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staying, SHARP, in the New Year!!!

Help me give my students colorful Sharpies to complete all classroom projects and posters!!!

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  • $156 still needed

expires May 05

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

We are located in an urban area of New Jersey, which has been described by the media as "the poorest city in the U.S." and "the most dangerous city in America." A full 96% of our students are classified as "economically disadvantaged;" 16% have special needs.

I am a self-contained special education teacher and this year I will be teaching a wonderful group of 4th through 6th-grade students.

My students range from 9 years old to 12 years old. As you can see, that is quite a range of ages and can become quite challenging. Each child is on a different reading and math level, and each child has their own set of IEP goals that need to be met by years end.

My class is extremely hands-on, and we love to incorporate projects when learning new math material and creating book reports and posters. When learning is fun, I believe students tend to enjoy school more.

These Sharpies will add excitement to our growing library/ writers workshop area, as well as enhance all of of math project based activities. I believe children learn better when differentiated instruction is incorporated into learning. Thank you so very much!

Mrs. Priest Veterans Memorial Family School Grades 6-8

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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Camden, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

16 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $16.84 6 $101.04

Materials cost

$101.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.39

Total project goal

$155.95

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Total project goal

$155.95

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$155.95

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