Help me give my students pencils and new pencil sharpeners for our classroom.
$257 goal
This project expired on July 17, 2025.
This project expired on July 17, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
I read a poem years ago that has continued to resonate with me after all these years. It is called "Cause I Ain't Got A Pencil." It talks about a student's daily struggles just to get to school, only to be fussed at by a teacher for not having a pencil. I am thankful for my students coming to school each day and never want them to feel defeated over a pencil.
Many of my students need school supplies.
Many days, my students will sit quietly, not completing their tasks. When I ask my students if they need a pencil, they always answer yes. I want to have a plethora of pencils in each classroom so my students will never have to ask for a pencil, feel embarrassed because they are unprepared, etc.
Many of our students come from various backgrounds. Some get ready in the morning on their own, care for other siblings, frequently move around, have dealt with illness, etc. With this being said, our students go through so much before they even enter the school, and the least I can do to support their learning is to provide them with a pencil. It is a small gesture to show my students that I, too, am vested in their knowledge and will do my part to help them succeed.
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
150 students impacted
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Eersida 40 Pcs Color Changing Mood Pencil with Motivational Sayings, 2B, Fun Assorted Thermochromic Pencils with Eraser(Bright Color,Positive)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
5
$69.95
Chivao 30 Pieces Motivational Pencils Inspirational Pencils Pre Sharpened Pencils Pencils Wood Pencils Bulk Back to School Gift for Student
• Amazon Business
$9.99
7
$69.93
Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6 Holes, AFMAT Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Fast, Never Eat Pencils, School Teacher Must Have Pencil Sharpeners Plug in, Pink
• Amazon Business
$25.00
1
$25.00
Office Style Electronic Pencil Sharpener with Auto Stop Safety Feature & Large Pencil Holder for Home, Office or Classroom - Pink - by Office + Style, A-PS200P
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Materials cost
$184.87
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.77
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$217.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$38.41
Total project goal
$256.05
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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