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Ms. Dixon from Richmond, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Necessities!

My students need a pencil sharpener, pencils and dry erase markers for everyday use and to enhance the student’s handwriting skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dixon's classroom raised $235

This project is fully funded

My Students

"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." by Brad Henry

I am currently a 3rd grade Exceptional Education Teacher within a collaboration classroom.

I teach in a low-income, urban, Title I school. The population of the school is majority African Americans students. My students face a lot of challenges on an every day basis, but it does not stop them from learning and being the best they can be. I enjoy teaching each and everyone of them. My students are sweet and wonderful kids who want to learn as much as they can. They will definitely put a smile on your face!

My Project

By buying these materials the students will be able to correct or enhance student’s pencil grips. Student who write with a triangular pencils tends to have better handwriting and spelling. The markers will be used to make words colorful and fun to look at. Students will be happy to use the pencil for each subject to continue practicing their pencil grip and handwriting on a daily basis. Making sure we have enough pencils to last us throughout the school would be a great asset to the class. Students will develop routines and procedures to know how to use them. Pencils are already hard to come by but a specific pencil will make them cherish it more. The pencil sharpener will be used to keep the pencils nice and sharpened without worrying about how to sharpen this specific pencil.

Ms. Dixon Barack Obama Elementary School 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, VA 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

22 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SHARPENER PENCIL ELEC VERTICAL 5X7.6X7.6 BK/GY EPI1773 • School Specialty $49.05 1 $49.05
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Quill.com $19.99 2 $39.98
Finger Fitter Jumbo Triangular Pencil with Eraser Pack of 12 • Quill.com $6.11 5 $30.55
Dixon Tri-Conderoga Triangular Black Woodcase Pencils with Bonus Manual Pencils Sharpener, #2 Soft, Dozen • Quill.com $5.82 5 $29.10
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted Primary, 4/pk (80074) • Quill.com $6.79 2 $13.58

Materials cost

$162.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.22

Total project goal

$234.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $234.81

3 Donors

-$173.21

Donations toward project cost

-$147.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.98

match offer

-$61.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$52.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.24

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