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Mrs. Pace from Slidell LA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Being Prepared is Half the Battle!!

My students need paper and pencils so they can be successful!

  • $551 goal

This project expired on November 22, 2017.

This project expired on November 22, 2017.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My school is a Title I school in Louisiana. The majority of our students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Many of my students do not have the proper supplies like paper, pencils and binders. I often purchase supplies with my own money and give them to my students, which can be very expensive.

I see a lot of behavior issues that come from a lack of support at home.

When these kids are not prepared for the school day, they will act out. By ensuring they have the proper supplies, we can hopefully avoid behavior issues.

My Project

Students who are prepared for class with the proper supplies, like paper and pencils, will feel confident. Sometimes not having a pencil can lead to a more serious behavior issue. I often purchase pencils and paper for my classroom like I would for my own children. If I can provide a child with paper and pencils, I could help them have a successful school day!! I have had students who are panicking because they don't have a pencil. I would like to be able to ease at least that one concern so they can focus on their work and not about simple school supplies.

Mrs. Pace
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TICONDEROGA YELLOW #2 PENCL 72 • Staples Advantage $16.89 20 $337.80
Staples Filler Paper, College Ruled, 8 1/2" x 11", 400 Sheets • Staples Advantage $5.42 11 $59.62

Materials cost

$397.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.61

Total project goal

$550.76

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