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Mr. Hoque from Paterson, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basics are Best

Help me give my students the basic supplies to have a successful school year.

  • $200 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

My Project

I work in a low-income district where our budget has been completely cut. Ever since the pandemic started, many families are struggling financially, and it is hard to give their children basic school materials. Lessons are difficult to do without the basics.

Simple needs such as ink, laminating sheets, and scissors will help my special education students succeed in my classroom.

Unfortunately, many students’ families cannot afford to buy supplies for their children.

My special education students learn best when they have hands-on activities. Having these school supplies will allow them to be successful and learn in the best way for them. Having these supplies will make all the difference in the world.

Mr. Hoque Norman S Weir Elementary 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.

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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.

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
Compatible T522 522 Black Ink Refill Bottles Replacement for 522 Ink Refill Bottles for Epson Printer Ecotank ET-2800 ET-2803 ET-2720 ET-4800 ET-2400 ET-4700 ET-4810 ET-2840-3 Black • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches 9" x 11.5", Letter Size, 3 mil, 100 Pack (LP100H) • Amazon Business $8.57 3 $25.71
noot products Kids Headphones K11 Foldable Stereo Tangle-Free 5ft Long Cord 3.5mm Jack Plug in Wired On-Ear Headset for iPad/Amazon Kindle,Fire/Boys/Girls/School/Tablet/Laptop(Mint/Coral) • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $15.51 1 $15.51
Kids Headphones - noot products K11 Foldable Stereo Tangle-Free 3.5mm Jack Wired Cord On-Ear Headset for Children/Teens/Boys/Girls/Smartphones/School/Kindle/Airplane Travel/Plane/Tablet (Navy/Teal) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
3-Pack 8" Heavy Duty Scissors with Ultra Sharp Blades and Comfort Grip Handles - For Office, Home, School, Sewing, and Crafts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$137.41

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.91

Total project goal

$199.38

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