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

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Basic Supplies!

Help me give my students basic school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Benintende's classroom raised $996

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am already thinking about basic supplies for next school year. Since DonorsChoose ships in Sept, when the school year is well underway, I am using some leftover funds from the fundraiser last year to help fuel next year’s supply stash.

Being ready with supplies - notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, fidgets and more - next year will help me focus on implementing a new ELA curriculum, forming relationships with my students, and finding interesting field trip opportunities.

Thank you for providing my students with the supplies they need to become successful readers and writers. It is important for them to have quality tools and materials!

Ms. Benintende Edward T Steel Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsill Economy View Binder, 1 Inch, Round Ring, White, Pack of 12 - Durability • School Specialty $50.02 4 $200.08
Elementary School Student Planner 15pks - Backpack Cover • Amazon Business $65.99 3 $197.97
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $15.63 8 $125.04
Oxford Composition Notebooks, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $23.58 5 $117.90
100 Pcs Clear Envelopes with Snap Button Closure A4 Letter Size Plastic Envelope Folder Poly Document Envelopes with Button Closure File Folders for School Home Office (Multicolor,Pocket Style) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
LABUK 29pcs Zipper Pencil Pouches, Small Zipper Pencil Bags, Waterproof Pencil Cases, for Office Travel Cosmetics 12 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Blue Summit Supplies Pink Erasers Bulk, Classroom Erasers for Kids Pink, Pink Bulk Erasers, Pencil Erasers for School, Bulk Pink School Erasers, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
1000 Pack, Colored Labels Stickers, for Moving Boxes - 5 Colors, 3" x 2" • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Black and White Painted Dots Name Tags/Labels - Multi-Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
12PCS Squeeze Bean Keychain Fidget Toys for Skin Picking, Pea Pod Sensory Fidget Toys,Peanut Poppers Fidget Toy,Anti-Anxiety,Party Favor Toys • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
School Smart Retractable Gel Hybrid Pens, Red Ink and Barrel, Pack of 48 • School Specialty $4.44 2 $8.88

Materials cost

$783.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.36

Total project goal

$995.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.71

1 Donor

-$995.71

Donations toward project cost

-$846.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.36

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