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Dr. Woods from Washington, DC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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This Is The Start Of Something New!

My students need folders, composition books, pencils and other supplies to start their journey in to middle school!

  • $495 goal

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My Students

Do you remember what it was like the first time you entered middle school? Having to switch classes while remembering where the next class is located? Let's not talk about trying to remember the names of all of your new teachers! Well, it's that time of year for my incoming sixth graders.

Located in Washington D.C., my students are in a neighborhood in which resources are at a minimum.

But you'd never be able to guess it in the classroom! In order to transition into middle school and become powerful scholars, they need folders to store important information, homework, and notices to parents and guardians. They also need pencils and pens to document important notes in all of their classes. They are nervous and excited about their first experience and with limited resources at home, I want to provide the best learning environment possible for them. Although we've only been in school for about a month, students are already feeling a bit down because they haven't been able to bring in all of the supplies from their supply list. By having the items ready for them in the classroom, I can continue to encourage my students and the learning process can go on!

My Project

Spiral notebooks will be used to store notes that are taken in class. These notes will also assist students with test preparation. Composition books will be used to respond to writing prompts and to take notes from work that is completed on the computer. Folders are going to be a huge deal because they will contain all important information that needs to get home and be reviewed by parents and guardians. Permission slips, homework worksheets, and reading logs will also be stored there! An additional pencil sharpener in the classroom will eliminate long lines caused by students needing to sharpen their pencils before and during class. It will also assist me in preparing to have several pencils sharpened before their arrival to class! Every teacher knows that pencils and pens are hard to come by and that students are always misplacing them! We need loads of #2 pencils and pens to continue our learning process uninterrupted!

Providing these starter items for my students will really assist them in succeeding in their transition to middle school.

It will also encourage students who were not able to purchase supplies from their back to school list. We could really use your assistance in providing these classroom staples for our sixth graders!

Dr. Woods Kramer Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

HBCU Alum 60 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tops Spiral-Bound Notebook 8x10-1/2" Wide Ruling, White, 180 Sheets/Pad, Punched • Quill.com $2.49 60 $149.40
Roaring Spring Composition Book 7-1/2x9-3/4" Wide Ruling, White, 100 Sheets/Pad • Quill.com $1.59 60 $95.40
Quill Brand 2-Pocket Fastener Folders Assorted • Quill.com $17.09 3 $51.27
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $39.00 1 $39.00
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens Black 24-Pack • Quill.com $5.00 3 $15.00
Paper Mate Earth Write Recycled Pencils • Quill.com $1.07 12 $12.84

Materials cost

$362.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.14

Total project goal

$494.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.26

1 Donor

-$247.13

Donations toward project cost

-$210.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.07

match offer

-$247.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$210.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.07

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 $0.00

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