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

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Basic Needs

Help me give my students the basic school supplies they need for school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McCoy's classroom raised $269

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many cases of students lacking success in their classrooms have to do with students’ level of preparedness. School supplies impact the success of the student in many ways. In fact, many students are never truly prepared for the day because they come to class lacking supplies, thus leading to a difficult time learning. With that being said, school supplies play a very important role in education and how students grow and develop. Without these essentials, the student is likely to feel overwhelmed or unequipped, which can bring down their drive and confidence.

EVERY CHILD should be able to attend school fully prepared with the school supplies they need to have a great learning experience.

Studies show that children having school supplies of their own can improve grades, self-esteem, attitudes toward learning, and behavior.

Ms. McCoy Samuel Pennypacker Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Philadelphia, 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

27 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Plastic Clipboards Letter Size Black 6/Pack (23143) • Staples $13.53 5 $67.65
Bostitch Impulse 30 Electric Stapler 30 Sheet Capacity Black (2210) • Staples $36.43 1 $36.43
Classic Primary Composition Book - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 1 $28.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 1 $21.43
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 10 $13.80
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Block Erasers Pink Dozen (70521) • Staples $6.72 2 $13.44
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil 2.2mm #2 Soft Lead 72/Pack (13972) • Staples $13.29 1 $13.29

Materials cost

$195.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$227.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.23

Total project goal

$268.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$268.19

1 Donor

-$268.19

Donations toward project cost

-$227.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.23

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$0.00

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