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Ms. Grammer from Chester VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Back to Basics!

Help me give my students binders, paper, and markers needed for note taking and hands-on activities.

  • $635 goal

This project expired on August 21, 2023.

This project expired on August 21, 2023.

My Project

This project is simply about giving my students the basic materials needed for them to be successful in the classroom. Funds are limited for basic office supplies that are needed for note taking and projects.

While we do rely on computers for a majority of our activities, there are some that we just need paper and pencils for.

These binders, paper, sticky notes, and pens will allow my students a chance to break away from technology and write with a pencil and do hands-on activities on paper and create projects with colored pencils and markers.

Since funds for these items are limited, I am hoping generous donors will help me acquire these supplies that my students need!

Ms. Grammer
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12
    More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 110 students.

    Never Before Funded

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $32.54 3 $97.62
Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 80lb, 216gsm – 250 Sheets (1 Ream) – Premium Smooth Heavy Cardstock, Printer Paper for Invitations, Cards, Menus, Business Cards – 131482R • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $42.54 1 $42.54
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $15.89 2 $31.78
Hammermill Colored Paper, 20 lb Green Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11-1 Ream (500 Sheets) - Made in the USA, Pastel Paper, 103366R • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Hammermill Colored Paper, 20 lb Goldenrod Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11-1 Ream (500 Sheets) - Made in the USA, Pastel Paper, 103168R • Amazon Business $11.09 2 $22.18
Bostitch Office QuietSharp Executive Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, Colored-Pencil Compatible, Black • Amazon Business $20.03 1 $20.03
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Assorted Sticky Notes Sizes, 15 Sticky Note Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons Collection, Neon Colors, Recyclable Sticky Notes (4423-15SSMIA) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Chisel Tip, 10 Pack, Assorted Colors, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Chisel Tip Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Dry Erase Pens, Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Hammermill Colored Paper, 20 lb Lilac Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11-1 Ream (500 Sheets) - Made in the USA, Pastel Paper, 102269C • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
PILOT Pen 11452 FriXion Fineliner Erasable Marker Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 12 Count-Pack • Amazon Business $13.21 1 $13.21
Oxford Blank Write On Binder Dividers, 1/8 Cut Tabs, 3 Hole Punch Dividers in 8 Tab Sets, 80 Dividers, 10 Sets, White (89982) • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 60-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $4.76 2 $9.52
Magic Eraser Extra Durable Cleaning Pads with Durafoam, 7 Count • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 3x5 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40176) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
DSTELIN Binder Clips Paper Clamps Assorted Sizes 100 Count (Black), X Large, Large, Medium, Small, X Small and Micro, 6 Sizes in One Pack, Meet Your Different Using Needs. • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Softsoap Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap, Soothing Clean Aloe Vera - 7.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44
Amazon Basics Stapler with 1250 Staples, Office Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Non-Slip, Black • Amazon Business $5.91 1 $5.91

Materials cost

$502.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.25

Total project goal

$635.00

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