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Mr. Tompkins from Norfolk, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adventure to Success!

Help me give my students a successful school year. With your help, I can create a classroom environment where every student has the resources they need to thrive.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Tompkins's classroom raised $1,018

This project is fully funded

My Project

Being a teacher means more than just delivering lessons, it's about building connections, nurturing potential, and creating a safe, inspiring space where every child feels valued. Each day, I have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of my students by helping them grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Many of my students arrive eager to learn but lack the basic supplies they need to participate fully. Your support can help us bridge that gap and provide them with the tools to succeed.

With your generous donation, I will be able to supply essential classroom items like pencils, crayons, colored pencils, notebooks, erasers, and healthy snacks to keep students energized and focused throughout the day.

Folders and a mailbox organizer will help students keep their work neat and organized, fostering responsibility and independence. A classroom rug will provide a cozy, structured space for whole-group learning, community building, and read alouds.

Whiteboards and dry erase markers will enhance student engagement and support interactive learning, especially during online program activities. A stapler and staples will help us keep classwork and assignments organized, while anchor chart paper will allow me to create visual aids that reinforce key concepts and strategies throughout the year.

Your contribution goes far beyond school supplies. You're helping create a classroom where students feel supported, empowered, and ready to learn. Thank you for being a part of our learning community and for helping my students build a strong foundation for a successful and memorable school year.

Mr. Tompkins Chesterfield Academy Grades 3-5

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.

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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

25 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room or Childrens Classroom Carpet, Playroom or Home Learning, 6' x 8'4", Black • Amazon Business $209.99 1 $209.99
Nortix Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches Large Self Stick Lined Flip Chart Paper, Upgraded Versatile Sticky Easel Pad with Dry Erase Surface for Meeting/Training/Doodling, 30 Sheets/Pads, 6 Pads • Amazon Business $78.00 1 $78.00
VEVOR Literature Organizer, 24 Compartments Office Mailbox with Removable Shelves, Wooden Mailbox Sorter Particle Board Office Home Classroom Storage, File Sorter for Documents, Papers, Retro Brown • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper 8.5 x 11 20 lbs. 94 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (20472) • Staples $54.99 1 $54.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $46.00 1 $46.00
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
SKKSTATIONERY 360pcs Pre-sharpened Pencils with eraser top, No.2 Wood Pencils Bulk #2 HB pencils Yellow HB Pencil for Kids Sketching Drawing Back to School Teacher Supplies 360 counts per box • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, 6 Holes, Auto Stop AFMAT Pencil Sharpeners for School, Classroom Electric Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, 7000 Sharpening Times, Do not Eat up Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
24 Pack Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Bulk Designed Binder Pencil Pouch with Zipper, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
PILOT Pen G2 Assorted Premium Gel Ink Pens, Retractable And Refillable, Fine Point, 0.7mm, 20 Count Pens • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 7 Grams 60 Count • Amazon Business $16.54 1 $16.54
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.09 1 $12.09
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $9.49 1 $9.49
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Black (INP20-BLK) • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
JEFURE 50 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Pink Erasers – Square Eraser, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 40 Count, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $6.17 1 $6.17
Staples Smooth Jumbo Paper Clips Silver 100 Clips/Pack (A7026600A) • Staples $2.24 1 $2.24

Materials cost

$813.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$865.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.68

Total project goal

$1,017.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,017.86

12 Donors

-$937.93

Donations toward project cost

-$865.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$79.93

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