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Ms. Preston from Steelton PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Pencil a Day Keeps the Creative Block Away!

Help me give my students copy paper that allows us to print our classroom materials and complete classroom assignments and projects.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Ms. Preston is getting ready for her new 2nd-grade class family. I pride myself on creative writing projects. This past school year my students published their first book. My goal this year is to gather all the things that will help my students be successful. From the printing paper, we used to help brainstorm. To the scissors that help cut out our pop art for our pages. To the pencils we went through to help bring our creativity to life on paper.

Although the next school year has not started, I hope you will help me be prepared for my new 2nd-grade besties.

No donation is too small and with your help, my kiddos can be successful.

Ms. Preston
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tops Penpal Rubber Pen/Pencil Holder, 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 Inches, Assorted , 8 Packs [Includes 8 Holders Only - Picture Show Assortment Of Colors] • Amazon Business $12.09 4 $48.36
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791) • Staples $44.89 1 $44.89
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
Gloween 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Wood-Cased 2 HB Soft Yellow Pencils for Writing/Drawing/Sketching, Bulk Pack for Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm,"Joy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (91414) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home （6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
32Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids Desk Pets, 3D Take Apart Animal Pencil Erasers for Kids Classroom Rewards,Game Prizes,Treasure Box Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
6 Pack Dry Erase Eraser Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Eraser for White Board, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$213.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.50

Total project goal

$290.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $290.01

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 $290.01

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