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Ms. Gooden from Vicksburg, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipped for Success

Help me give my students copy paper so I can give them the printed materials, worksheets, and resources they need to support their learning and classroom success.

  • $482 goal

This project expired on November 4, 2025.

This project expired on November 4, 2025.

My Project

With another new school year approaching, I’m looking forward to welcoming a new dynamic and adventurous group of 4th graders. I anticipate they will come to class each day eager to learn, full of curiosity, and ready to put forth their best effort to succeed and grow.

If my project is fully funded, I will use the donated materials to create an engaging, organized, and resource-rich learning environment for my students.

The notebook paper will be used daily for note-taking and math assignments, helping students build strong writing and organizational skills. Graph paper will support math and science lessons, allowing students to practice plotting data, creating graphs, and solving geometry problems with precision.

Copy paper will be essential for printing worksheets, study guides, and classroom activities that reinforce learning across all subjects. With the laminator, I will create durable learning tools such as flashcards, center activities, and posters that can be reused throughout the year, saving time and resources. Your support will make a meaningful impact on our classroom and help my students succeed.

Ms. Gooden Warren Central Intermediate 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.

Vicksburg, MS 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $48.99 2 $97.98
Marspark 48 Pieces 3 Ring Pencil Pouch Bag Bulk Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binder with Clear Window for Pencil Cases Office Supplies(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 600 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper, Notebook Paper, 8" x 10-1/2", Wide Rule, 3-Hole Punched, 2,000 Sheets for 3 Ring Binders, 4 Packs of 500, White (62379) • Amazon Business $29.07 1 $29.07
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protector for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Sheets Document Sleeve Letter Size, Office & Home • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Small (4 PCS)) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
500 Pack Pencil Eraser Caps Pastel Colors Latex Free Pencil Pencil Eraser Toppers Arrowhead Caps Erasers for School Supplies,Deep Color • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
PILOT G2 Premium Retractable Gel-Ink Rolling Ball Pens, Bold Point (1.0mm), Assorted, 10-Pack, (11887) • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66

Materials cost

$349.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.22

Total project goal

$481.45

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