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Mrs. Penny from Roxboro, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Penny's classroom raised $746

Back to School Supplies

Help me give my students basic school supplies to start of the school year with success.

Mrs. Penny Southern Middle School

Roxboro, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

The start of a new school year is filled with hope, new opportunities, and the excitement of learning. My seventh-grade students are eager to grow, explore new ideas, and discover their potential. To help them succeed, they need access to the basic classroom supplies that support learning every day.

What makes my seventh graders so special is their resilience, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

They are navigating an important stage of life while developing the skills and confidence they will carry into high school and beyond. Despite the challenges some face outside the classroom, they come to school ready to grow and eager to make a difference.

My goal is to ensure that every student has the resources they need to fully participate in class, regardless of their financial circumstances. When students don't have to worry about having the right supplies, they can focus on learning, collaborating, and reaching their full potential.

This project will provide essential materials such as glue sticks, highlighters, pencils, composition books, colored pencils, crayons, and markers. These supplies are more than just classroom necessities—they are tools that inspire creativity, organization, and confidence. Students will use them to write, solve problems, create interactive notebooks, complete hands-on projects, and express their ideas in meaningful way.

Your generosity will provide more than school supplies—it will show my students that their education matters and that people believe in their success. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to learn, create, and thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

80 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Roxboro, NC
Grades 6-8
Literacy
Literature & Writing
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Penny Southern Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Roxboro, NC 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Composition Notebook Wide Ruled (48 Pack) - Marble Composition Notebook, Wide Ruled Composition Notebook, Composition Notebook Bulk, 100 Sheets Composition Books for School and Office, (Black Marble) • Amazon Business $73.59 2 $147.18

Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils Bulk, 1000 Count, Pre-sharpened | Box of Number 2 Pencils, Yellow, School Pack • Amazon Business $61.98 2 $123.96

Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.77 oz • Blick Art Materials $37.58 2 $75.16

Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies for Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $21.23 3 $63.69

Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk Markers for Kids, Art Supplies for School, Classroom Must Haves, Preschool & Kindergarten Supplies • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

Crayola Crayon Classpack, 24 Boxes, 12x6.875x4.75 - Adult • School Specialty $48.22 1 $48.22

Teling 120 Pcs Highlighters Bulk Chisel Tip Tank Style Highlighters for School Classroom Assorted Color Fluorescent Pens for Office Shop • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69

Materials cost			$547.89
Vendor shipping charges			$4.82
Sales tax			$42.74
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.22
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$633.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$111.82
Total project goal			$745.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$745.49
1 Donor			-$745.49
Donations toward project cost			-$633.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$111.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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