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Mr. Kovacs from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amazing Science and Social Studies

Help me give my students a chance to succeed by providing pencils for them to use on daily work.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kovacs's classroom raised $191

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love how curious, energetic, and determined my 6th grade science and social studies students are each day. They ask thoughtful questions, work hard to understand new concepts, and bring their own unique perspectives to class discussions. Watching them explore the world through science experiments and historical events is truly rewarding. Something as simple as a new pencil makes a big difference for them—it gives them the tools they need to take notes, draw diagrams, complete assignments, and stay engaged. Fresh pencils help them stay focused and ready to learn, empowering them to take pride in their work and keep growing as learners.

Mr. Kovacs Pittsburgh South Brook Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 2 $96.00
Maped Triangular No. 2 Pencils - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $3.96 6 $23.76

Materials cost

$119.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.50

Total project goal

$190.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $190.01

2 Donors

-$95.00

Donations toward project cost

-$80.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

match offer

-$95.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

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 $0.00

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