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Ms. Butler from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Without a Pencil, Without an Idea

My students need basic writing supplies such as pencils and paper.

  • $187 goal

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My Students

We are an amazing school with a special vibe. Although we have seen several changes in administration, the core of our school stays strong. Our students feel safe here amidst the chaos of the street. Located in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in New York, it is a place you can't leave. At a pre-k to 8 school you have the unique ability to watch small cohorts of scholars mature into awesome young adults. That is our school!

The paper will allow me to print and copy supplement resources that are often not included in the curriculum material.

The pencils are self explanatory. There are 180 days in the school year and most students start asking for pencils in October! Haha!

My Project

As the summer ends, the thoughts for the new year begin. How will I arrange the desks for success? What system for reviewing homework will I use this year? Will the students come with supplies? Will the school provide supplies? Will I have enough money to cover all of my out of classroom expenses this year? With the basics of pencils and paper, I am confident that I can enact productive management systems for behavior, academics, social and emotional development. Believe it or not, when all students have access to supplies bullying decreases! No child is left to "fend for themselves."

My students will benefit because they will have a pencil and paper every day.

They will also be able to sharpen their pencil with the requested pencil sharpener.

Ms. Butler PS 212 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.

More about Ms. Butler

Bronx, NY 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Copy Paper, LETTER-Size, 92/104 US/Euro Brightness, 20 lb., 8 1/2" x 11", 1 Case, 10 Reams, 5,000 sheets • Staples Advantage $33.28 1 $33.28
Quill Brand ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy-Duty, Blue • Quill.com $32.99 1 $32.99
Post-it Recycled Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Bora Bora Collection, 12 Pads/Pack • Staples Advantage $20.49 1 $20.49
Dixon Golf Pencils, 144/Bx • Staples Advantage $4.75 4 $19.00
Paper Mate&reg Pink Pearl Eraser, Medium, 24/pk (70520) (70520) • Quill.com $10.99 1 $10.99
Wausau Paper Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb., Assorted Neon, 500/Rm • Staples Advantage $9.78 1 $9.78

Materials cost

$126.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.96

Total project goal

$186.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$186.39

1 Donor

-$186.39

Donations toward project cost

-$158.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.96

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$0.00

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