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Ms. Wilson from Detroit, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can I Borrow A Pencil?

Help me give my students classroom tools needed for a stress free learning environment!

  • $415 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are dynamic mathematicians who show perseverance in difficult circumstances. They are bright and eager to learn new skills each day.

My students have a passion for learning and growing.

As 4th and 5th graders, they are preparing for the next milestone in their educational journey. The eagerness they show toward their future is inspiring.

With these classroom tools, my students and I will have the materials necessary to show up each day prepared for learning and teaching. By not having to worry about necessities, such as a pencil, students will be able to fully engage in lessons as they deepen their knowledge.

Ms. Wilson Detroit Achievement Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Wilson

Detroit, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

45 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (86001) • Quill.com $11.33 10 $113.30
Quill Brand 8.5" x 11" Multipurpose Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 94 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (520555) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $35.09 1 $35.09
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 30/Pack (13830) • Quill.com $5.84 5 $29.20
Quill Brand 2-Pocket Folders, Blue, 25/Box (712520) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Quill Brand 2-Pocket Folders, Purple, 25/Box (712524) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Quill Brand File Folders, 1/3-Cut Assorted, Letter Size, Manila, 100/Box (740137) • Quill.com $14.93 1 $14.93
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16/Pack (81045) • Quill.com $14.93 1 $14.93
Duck Poster Putty Removable Adhesive Putty, 2 oz., White (1436912) • Quill.com $3.59 3 $10.77
Staples 3" x 5" Index Cards, Blank, White, 500/Pack (TR51010) • Quill.com $9.53 1 $9.53
Quill Brand Self-Stick Pop-Up Notes, 3" x 3", Neon Colors, 100 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads/Pack (733P6NE) • Quill.com $8.54 1 $8.54
Staples 3" x 5" Index Cards, Lined, Assorted Colors, 300/Pack (TR50998) • Quill.com $8.54 1 $8.54
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Assorted, 4/Pack (80074) • Quill.com $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$317.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.12

Total project goal

$414.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$414.12

2 Donors

-$414.12

Donations toward project cost

-$352.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.12

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$0.00

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