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

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Basic School Supplies

My students need crayons, pencil sharpener, copy paper, folders and glue sticks to aid in their academic growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cotten's classroom raised $386

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a Title I school and 100% of students qualify for free lunch and breakfast. My first grade students are bright, energetic, and love school. Most are visual, and hands on learners. Many of my students come to school with very little or no school supplies at all. These supplies are important to their basic learning. These supplies will be used daily in our classroom. Your generous donations will help to meet the individual needs of each students and enhance all aspects of their learning experience.

My Project

My first grade students are in need of crayons, pencils, glue sticks, scissors, folders, paper, and a new pencil sharpener. These supplies will be used daily in every subject area. My students work independantly and in small groups and require many of these basic school supplies to complete assignments. These supplies will also be used to help them stay organized in our classroom. Many students come to school with an empty school bag, or no school bag at all. However they come to school eager and ready to learn. I look forward to seeing them make academic progress, but I need a little assistance to help make this happen.

Ms. Cotten Andrew J Morrison 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

32 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayons Classpack 16 Colors, 800/Box • Quill.com $53.46 1 $53.46
X-ACTO School Pro 1670 Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $42.49 1 $42.49
Georgia-Pacific Copy & Print Paper 8-1/2 x 11" Letter Size • Quill.com $3.29 10 $32.90
Oxford Laminated 2-Pocket Portfolios Navy • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Oxford Laminated 2-Pocket Portfolios Red • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Elmer's All-Purpose Washable Glue Sticks 7g., 60/Pack • Quill.com $25.59 1 $25.59
Dixon Oriole Pre-sharpened Pencils, #2 Soft, Dozen • Quill.com $2.20 10 $22.00
Westcott Kid's 5" Blunt Stainless Steel Scissors 12/Pack • Quill.com $18.69 1 $18.69
Quill Brand 1/3-Cut Letter Size File Folders Assorted Colors • Quill.com $14.44 1 $14.44
Paper Mate&reg Pink Pearl Eraser, Medium, 24/pk (70520) (70520) • Quill.com $13.59 1 $13.59
Quill Brand Stand-Up Desktop Stapler • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49
Dixon-Ticonderoga Pencil Cap Eraser, 144/Pack (34500) • Quill.com $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$293.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.88

Total project goal

$385.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $385.85

2 Donors

-$331.72

Donations toward project cost

-$327.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.13

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