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Mrs. Neal from Philadelphia PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Back to the Basics

Help me give my students a pencil sharpener, printer ink, and pencils for the basic supplies needed to learn and grow.

$167 goal

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My Project

My 9th graders are energetic, creative, and eager to learn. They are adjusting to in-person school during a pandemic. They are navigating life and relationships after being quarantined for over a year.

There are major deficits in reading, math, and emotional intelligence; however, this group of students is committed to bridging the gap between what they know and what they need to know, and I am honored to guide them.

The pandemic forced students to learn remotely using digital EVERYTHING. While some students thrived, our most vulnerable, at-risk students did not. The literacy gap grew wider. Students have repeatedly expressed the desire to have literacy materials in printed form.

Diminishing resources have made it difficult to provide students with a hard copy that they can highlight and interact with, this project would give students just that.

Being able to print and make copies using a dependable machine from an accessible location within my classroom would enhance teaching and learning. Students will benefit tremendously without the added challenge of only digital texts.

Furthermore, students are lacking basic supplies such as pencils. I want to be able to provide pencils and a way to sharpen them.

Mrs. Neal

Grades 9-12

William L Sayre High School

Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 160 students.

4 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $32.25 2 $64.50

Original HP 910XL Cyan High-yield Ink Cartridge | Works with HP OfficeJet 8010, 8020 Series, HP OfficeJet Pro 8020, 8030 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YL62AN • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89

Write Dudes USA Gold Premium Cedar No. 2 Pre-Sharpened Pencils 12-Count (DDR56) • Amazon Business $2.69 8 $21.52

Materials cost			$109.91
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.65
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$141.56
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$24.98
Total project goal			$166.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$166.54
2 Donors			-$73.78
Donations toward project cost			-$73.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$79.74
Match offer toward project cost			-$67.78
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.96
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$13.02
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Back to the Basics

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.