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Completed: As Basic As You Can Get -- Paper And Pencils

"I teach the 6th grade at an inner city school. Our school is small, but our kids are filled with tons of pride. Even though they all receive free breakfast and lunch, they try not to let a lack of resources get them down. As a teacher, I will try to do whatever it takes to make sure my kids have ... " MORE

Currently, our classroom needs two of the most basic supplies: paper and pencils. Teachers are given two cases of paper to get them through an entire school year. That averages out to about one document per day. There are often times when I make 5 copies of something and have students copy them onto scrap paper or notebook paper, when I am running low.

My students also need pencils. The pencils that they buy for the beginning of the school year last about 1 month. After that, they will scavenge to find whatever might make a mark on a paper. Now that we have reached springtime, even the students who are reliable with supplies often run out.

My students need the ability to have their own copies of graphic organizers without worrying about the amount of paper we have for the month. They have also reached a time of year when finding a pencil isn't as easy as reaching at the bottom of their schoolbags. They have simply run out.

Your donation of copy paper and pencils will ensure my students to complete the rest of the year with success. They cannot believe that people are out there that are willing to help them! It makes them feel so special.

Thank you, in advance, for any donation you can make to any teacher. It really means a lot to all of us!

My project needs pencils and 50 reams of paper. The cost of this proposal is $297, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ."

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Mrs. C. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Mar 21, 2008

Dear rose and Anonymous Donor,

It is incredible to know that there are people out there who are willing to help those who are less fortunate and in need! First and foremost, thank you for your generous donation!

There aren't enough words to describe how thankful I am. Every penny of a donation helps. Every penny ensures my students have the same resources that students in well-funded schools receive. Every penny reminds my students that they are worthy of an awesome education!

With your generous donations of basic copy paper and pencils, my students have the ability to thrive all the way through summer break! This is amazing!

Thank you so much for your sincerity!

Sincerely,
Mrs. C.

On May 23, 2008, Mrs. C. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Mrs. C.'s Classroom: High Poverty School

Region:

Pennsylvania

Where is the classroom located?

Submitted:

Mar 18, 2008 |

Expires:

Aug 24, 2008

Great news -- this project is now a reality! We ordered the materials and they were sent directly to the classroom.

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Office Depot(R) Brand Wood Pencils, 2 Medium Soft Lead, Pack Of 72	Office Depot Inc.	$3.58	10	$35.80
Office Depot(R) Brand Copy Paper, 20 Lb, 104 Brightness, 8 1/2quot x 11quot, Case Of 10 Reams	Office Depot Inc.	$32.71	5	$163.55

Vendor Shipping Charges				$19.94
State Sales Tax				$11.96
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$2.99
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package				$9.00
Project Subtotal				$243.24
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs				$53.39
TOTAL PROJECT COST				$296.63
2 Donors				-$296.63
To Go				$0.00