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Mrs. Alford from Andrews, SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yearning for Learning!

My students need basic school supplies like crayons, pencils, scissors, glue sticks and colored pencils to begin the new school year.

  • $360 goal

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Mrs. Alford has another project! Donate to Linking Literacy in Learners' Lives - Part 2 to help her classroom.

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Help Mrs. Alford

Mrs. Alford has another project! Donate to Linking Literacy in Learners' Lives - Part 2 to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $169.
2X

My Students

The students in my classroom come from a variety of backgrounds which makes teaching them not only a challenge but an adventure as well. My goal as a classroom teacher is to help as many students as we can come out of poverty to provide better lives for themselves. If I can grab their curiosity and encourage them to be lifelong learners, then they will be well on their way to changing their circumstances.

Our school is the largest elementary school in our district with almost 800 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

Many of the students at our school come from poverty stricken homes, and sometimes the best part of their day is being with us in a comfortable learning environment.

My Project

My students want to succeed in their educational endeavors. They are excited about learning and come to school with all their hopes and dreams. Unfortunately due to the low socio-economic area in which they live, they do not always have the funds to bring the necessary school supplies to help them on these endeavors.

It would be a dream come true for many of my students to begin the new school year with the necessary school supplies to succeed.

By having pencils, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, colored pencils, and a pencil pouch to house these supplies, my students could focus on their work instead of worrying about not having what they need to complete it. These basic school supplies are vital to their learning and your donations will help you to build my students' confidence as they grow into life-long learners.

Mrs. Alford Andrews Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 Mrs. Alford

Andrews, SC 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

19 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils Long 12 In A Pack (Pack of 12) 144 Pencils Total • Amazon Business $38.49 2 $76.98
Crayola Crayons (Pack of 24, 24-Count) • Amazon Business $22.19 2 $44.38
ELMERS Washable All-Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 Oz Each, 60-Pack (E501) • Amazon Business $16.79 2 $33.58
Scotch 5-Inch Soft Touch Pointed Kid Scissors, 12 Count Teacher Pack, Green (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $15.53 2 $31.06
Bazic 3-Ring Pencil Pouch with Mesh Window Bright Colors (Pack of 24) (804-24) • Amazon Business $28.50 1 $28.50
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Box of 96, Yellow (13872) • Amazon Business $12.29 2 $24.58
Paper Mate 70520 Pink Pearl Premium Erasers, 48 Medium Erasers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$254.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.96

Total project goal

$359.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $359.75

3 Donors

-$158.27

Donations toward project cost

-$157.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

match offer

-$174.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.05

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 $0.00

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