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Mr. Manu from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Supplies, Big Dreams

Help me give my students the basic supplies they need to fully participate.

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Mr. Manu Norman S Weir Elementary School
Paterson, NJ Grades PreK-2

My Project

Every day, my students walk into our classroom ready to learn, create, and grow. They come with curiosity, big ideas, and determination — but many of them do not come with the basic supplies they need to fully participate.

In our classroom, simple items like pencils, notebooks, tape, make a world of difference.

These tools may seem small, but they are essential to helping students stay organized, complete assignments, collaborate on projects, and build confidence in their learning.

Many of my students share supplies or try to stretch a single pencil for weeks. Some hesitate to participate because they don’t have their own materials. By providing basic classroom supplies, we can remove barriers and allow every student to focus on learning instead of worrying about what they don’t have.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted
Mr. Manu Norman S Weir 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half of 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches, Blue, 4 Pack (38400) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
4 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 8.5 Inch Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet, Educational Learning Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Amazon Business $8.98 3 $26.94
Power Strips with Surge Protection, Flat Plug Power Strip with 12 Outlets 4 USB Ports, Charging Station Tower 1875W/15A 1080J 6Ft Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, Office Supplies, Dorm Essentials • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 200 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, Clear, Packing Tape for Moving Boxes and Packaging Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Roll Dispensers, Moving Supplies • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 30lbs+ Magnet Hook 2026 Cruise Cabin Ship Essentials Heavy Duty Strong Magnets Refrigerator Fridge Hanging for Classroom Beach Vacation Kitchen Grills Home 20 Pack (Silver) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
ARTISTRO 24 Acrylic Paint Markers for Rock, Fabric, Wood, Glass, Decoration - Dual-Tip Paint Pens for Coloring Books for Adults, Teens, Kids - Art and Craft Supplies Kit - Gift Idea • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$128.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.28

Total project goal

$188.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.52

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 $188.52

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