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Mrs. Cosans from Richmond, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where'd My Pencil Go?

Help me give my students high quality pencils, the most basic of all school tools!

  • 3 donors
  • $221 goal

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My Project

Every student deserves access to engaging, high-quality learning materials—regardless of their zip code or school. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable diving into rigorous tasks, overcoming learning challenges, and reaching their full potential. My students thrive with a flexible curriculum that explores topics beyond their general education classroom and offers them greater personal choice.

I am requesting an essential for our classroom that we always need at this time of year: high-quality pencils!

Good-quality pencils last longer, write smoother, and don’t break as easily, meaning more focus on student work that is high quality! Even though technology is wonderful and allows my students to do so many things, we use pencils to show our thinking, brainstorm, draw models during engineering tasks, solve logic puzzles, and SO much more! Thank you so much for taking the time to read this project request. If you choose to donate to our classroom, we are beyond thankful!

Mrs. Cosans Barack Obama 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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Richmond, VA 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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dixon Ticonderoga Neon Pencils - Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $5.48 3 $16.44
Ticonderoga Neon Wood-Cased Pencils, No 2 HB, Sharpened, Assorted Neon Colors, Pack of 18 • School Specialty $8.02 2 $16.04
Ticonderoga Noir Wood-Cased Pencils, No 2 HB, Sharpened, Assorted Holographic Colors, Pack of 12, Black • School Specialty $5.32 3 $15.96
Ticonderoga No. 2 Striped Pencil - Assorted, Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $4.75 3 $14.25
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pastel Pencils, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 18/Pack (X13718) • Quill.com $7.02 2 $14.04
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil 2.2mm #2 Soft Lead 18/Pack (X13818X) • Staples $4.33 3 $12.99
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Mega Pack, Variety Pack, 30.1oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils #2 HB Soft, Pastel Casings, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $5.32 2 $10.64
Ticonderoga DUO Sharpener Eraser, Green and Yellow • School Specialty $2.77 3 $8.31
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased Graphite, #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened, Assorted Color Barrels, Black Lead, 10-Pack (13932) • Amazon Business $8.25 1 $8.25
Ticonderoga Pencil-Shaped Erasers, Neon, Pack of 3 • School Specialty $4.87 1 $4.87
Ticonderoga Pastel Cap Eraser, Pack of 10, Black • School Specialty $1.49 2 $2.98
Ticonderoga Pastel Wedge Eraser, Pack of 3, Black • School Specialty $1.79 1 $1.79

Materials cost

$139.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.01

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.09

Total project goal

$220.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $220.61

2 Donors

-$210.61

Donations toward project cost

-$179.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.59

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $0.00

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