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

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Basics That Help Us Keep Running

Help me give my students basic classroom supplies to keep our special education classroom running.

  • $166 goal

This project expired on November 28, 2025.

This project expired on November 28, 2025.

My Project

We are always in need of basic supplies to keep our special education classroom running smoothly. Unfortunately, these are not always available to us.

We are in need of a pencil sharpener, bulletin board borders and letters.

These supplies are really low in our special education classroom, and we would love to replenish them to kick start a brand new year in a special education classroom. These supplies would allow us to keep up our hands-on learning. Thank you for helping make this big dream happen .

Mr. Torello 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.

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.

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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free for Large Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
PAPER JAZZ Daisy Giant Paper Flower Wall Decor, 3D Large Flower Party Decoration, Artificial Flower for Classroom, Pink and Yellow Flowers for Bulletin Board, Office,Living Room, Bedroom. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SUNBEAUTY Daisy Paper Flowers Party Decorations, Party Flower Decorations, Orange Yellow Flowers Wall Hanging, 1st Birthday Bridal Baby Shower Wedding Classroom Tea Party Daisy Décor • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Mixweer Sage Green Bulletin Board Border 65.6 Feet Classroom Poster Chalkboard Border for School, Classroom, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Teacher Created Resources Daisies Straight Border Trim, 35 Feet • Amazon Business $12.54 1 $12.54
CTP Blush Stylish Scallops Bulletin Board EZ Border (Creative Teaching Press 10527) • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30

Materials cost

$109.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.89

Total project goal

$165.93

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