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Mrs. Cuzzort from Springfield, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Supplies for Awesome Students

Help me give my students basic supplies such as pencil pouches, pens, and binder organizers to enhance their learning in our AVID classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cuzzort's classroom raised $365

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach a class called AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. My students are motivated to be first-generation college students in their families. Most of these supplies are used daily in my classroom, or students use them to make sure their binder is AVID-ready at all times.

The donations to this project will enhance student learning by allowing them to stay organized with basic binder supplies.

These are also basic needs for their daily organization of their binder. Students carry their binder from class to class and have to make sure it is organized daily with binder checks.

Mrs. Cuzzort Ulysses S Grant Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Springfield, IL 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

600 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
60 Pack Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Mesh Zipper Pencil Case Assorted Colors Pencil Bag Pen Binder Pouches for Kids School Writing Suppliesv • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Sikao 60 Pack Black Pens Bulk, Ball Point Pens Black Smooth Writing Pens No Smear, Black Pens Ballpoint Pens Black Ink Pens Medium Point, Retractable Pens Click Pens, School Office Pens, Server Pens • Amazon Business $9.22 5 $46.10
Smead Organized Up Poly Translucent Slash File Jacket, Three-Hole Punched, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 10 per Pack (85754) • Amazon Business $6.77 6 $40.62
72 Pcs Plastic Envelopes Binder Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder, Binder Pounches Pocket Dividers with 3 Holes and Tabs for Classroom Home Office Supplies, 11.54 x 8.6 inches (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Amazon Basics Binder Paper Clip, Medium, 12 Clips per Box, 8-Pack • Amazon Business $7.90 3 $23.70
3M 3920-YL Duct Tape, 20 Yards, Yellow • Amazon Business $5.78 2 $11.56
3M 3920-BL Duct Tape, 20 Yards, Blue • Amazon Business $5.78 2 $11.56
3M 3920-RD Duct Tape, 20 Yards, Red • Amazon Business $5.78 2 $11.56
3M Multi-Use Colored Duct Tape, Black with Strong Adhesive and Water-Resistant Backing, Multi-Surface 3M Duct Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use, 1.88 Inches x 20 Yards, 1 Roll • Amazon Business $5.78 1 $5.78
3M 3920-WH Duct Tape, 20 Yards, White • Amazon Business $5.78 1 $5.78
3M 3920-OR Duct Tape, 20 Yards, Orange • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28

Materials cost

$275.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.71

Total project goal

$364.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$364.73

1 Donor

-$182.36

Donations toward project cost

-$155.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.35

match offer

-$182.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$155.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.35

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$0.00

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