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

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Basics for Some Great Kids

Help me give my students basic supplies so we can finish the year strong!

  • $398 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

I have a group of 65 creative, energetic 7th graders and we need supplies! I have a fantastic unit planned where we will use our math skills to create unique tessellations. In order to do this and other creative math projects, we will need more supplies. These supplies will be used not only for our end of the year tessellation project but for other projects this year and for the years to come. These supplies are much needed and will be well cared for. Thank you for your generous donation!

Ms. Coulter Universal Institute Charter 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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

65 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 2 $50.98
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined White 500/Pack (TR51009) • Staples $7.64 6 $45.84
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Notebook Paper College Ruled, Loose Leaf Paper College Ruled Notebook Paper, Lined Filler Paper for 3 Ring Binders - 10.5” X 8", for Students, College, School Classroom - 100 Sheets/Pack (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
Staples? Lined Index Cards, 5" x 8", White, 100 Cards/Pack (ST51016-CC) • Quill.com $5.67 5 $28.35
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Sharpie Tank Highlighter Chisel Tip Fluorescent Yellow 36/Pack (1920938) • Staples $15.04 1 $15.04
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point 1.0mm Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $6.34 2 $12.68

Materials cost

$303.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.67

Total project goal

$397.79

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