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Ms. Wilson from Palm Beach Gardens, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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7th Grade, All Business: Binders, Basics, and Big Goals

Help me give my students a head start in handling 7th grade business

  • $930 goal

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

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How is my gift used?Your donation will be applied to a classroom project, if available. If no projects are listed at this school, we’ll send the funds to a teacher for later use.Learn more

My Project

My classroom runs on high expectations, hard work, and a vision of excellence. But even the most motivated student can fall behind without the basic tools to stay organized, write clearly, and show up prepared. That's where you come in.

Bringing school supplies from home isn't always possible, but every student deserves to walk into a classroom that says, “You’re already equipped for success.”

With these materials, students will build structured binders that they’ll use to track assignments, maintain writing portfolios, and collect work for “Exhibition Excellence,” our classroom’s showcase of growth and learning. The goal is to prepare them not only for middle school — but for life.

Research shows that organized students are more likely to earn higher grades, report lower stress levels, and develop stronger executive functioning skills (Education Corner, 2020). When students don’t have to worry about where their notes or homework are, they can focus on what really matters: learning.

Your donation helps eliminate barriers and builds the habits of accountability, preparation, and pride — one pencil and one binder at a time.

Ms. Wilson Howell L Watkins Middle School 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL View local requests

More than half of 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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 3 Inch, Presentation View, White, Holds 625 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (00430) • Amazon Business $20.66 25 $516.50
KTRIO 600 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protector for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Sheets Document Sleeve Letter Size, Office & Home • Amazon Business $24.40 3 $73.20
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 2 $54.38
Koogel 5-Color Loose Leaf Paper, 500 Sheets A4 Wide Ruled, 3-Hole Punched for 3-Ring Binders, Perfect for Note-Taking, Ideal for Students & Professionals • Amazon Business $20.57 2 $41.14

Materials cost

$749.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$790.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.49

Total project goal

$929.93

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