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Mrs. Matthews from Fayetteville, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Matthews's classroom raised $408

Everyday Essentials

Help me give my students their basic classroom supplies such as dry erase markers, dry erase erasers, paper, composition books, folders, books, and other everyday learning materials that keep our classroom running smoothly.

Mrs. Matthews Mary McArthur Elementary School
Fayetteville, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

How These Supplies Will Make a Difference

Dry erase markers and erasers allow students to practice skills independently while building confidence in reading, writing, and math.

Having access to these materials ensures students can fully participate in hands-on activities, collaborative lessons, and engaging instruction without interruption.

Our Goals With These Supplies

Our goal is to create a classroom environment where students feel prepared, supported, and excited to learn each day. These supplies will help us provide interactive lessons, small group learning opportunities, and consistent routines that encourage academic growth and independence. With the right materials available, students can focus on learning, problem-solving, and building important foundational skills that will help them succeed throughout the school year and beyond.

What Makes Our Students Special

Our students are curious, hardworking, and full of personality. They come to school eager to explore new ideas, celebrate achievements, and support one another as a classroom family. Many of our students learn best through hands-on experiences and interactive activities that keep them engaged and motivated. They bring creativity, resilience, kindness, and excitement into our classroom every day, and they deserve a learning environment filled with the tools and resources needed to help them shine.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Matthews Mary McArthur Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, NC 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $59.29 1 $59.29
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $26.24 2 $52.48
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $23.59 2 $47.18
Crayola Crayons - Classpack, Pkg of 800, 16 Colors • Blick Art Materials $47.12 1 $47.12
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $40.69 1 $40.69
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $12.39 2 $24.78
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $8.72 1 $8.72

Materials cost

$280.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $21.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.11

Total project goal

$407.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $407.38

1 Donor

-$407.38

Donations toward project cost

-$346.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.11

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