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Mrs. Jessica A. Sanchez from Jersey City, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential School Supplies

Help me give my students essential school supplies to start the new school year on the right track.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jessica A. Sanchez's classroom raised $651

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach a diverse group of students who are eager to learn every day. However the students I teach face challenges on a daily basis and now we are facing our greatest challenge of all. Please help me purchase basic school supplies to start the new school year. This would enable the students to begin the new school year with the essentials. I would love to provide each student with the basics so they do not have to worry about affording school supplies. Please help me on this journey to provide the students with what they need to have a successful school year!

My Project

Many of the students I teach do not have the resources to start the school year with basic school supplies. This project will enable the students to start the school year with the basic essential school supplies needed. It makes a huge difference when students have the essentials to start the new school year. Please help make it possible for these students to receive the essentials. It is very embarrassing and difficult to start the school year without the necessary resources. This will enable them to have the tools to have a successful school year. After a difficult year of learning remotely I want to welcome the students and make them feel as comfortable as possible with the basics!

Mrs. Jessica A. Sanchez Joseph Brensinger Elementary School 17 Grades 3-5

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.

Jersey City, NJ 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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BIC Gel-Ocity Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (RLC241-BLK) • Staples $18.49 4 $73.96
Post-it Super Sticky Notes Cabinet Pack, 3" x 3", Rio de Janeiro Collection, 70 Sheets/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSAU-CP) • Staples $26.99 2 $53.98
Oxford 2-Pocket Presentation Folders, Assorted Colors, 25/Box (OXF 57513) • Staples $17.99 3 $53.97
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 36/Pack (2096180) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
TRU RED Premium Composition Notebook, 7.5" x 9.75", Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, Brown (TR52119) • Staples $1.84 20 $36.80
BIC Xtra Strong Mechanical Pencil, 0.9mm, No. 2 Lead, 2 Dozen (MPLWP241-BLK) • Staples $6.29 5 $31.45
Crayola Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 480/Pack (99-0013) • Staples $14.98 2 $29.96
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., Bright White, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (51928) • Staples $29.49 1 $29.49
Trend Metal Phrases Bulletin Board Set, 2 Sets (T-8426BN) • Staples $28.99 1 $28.99
Teacher Created Resources Pre School - 12th Grades Bulletin Board Border Trim, We Love Books, 2/Bd • Staples $21.79 1 $21.79
Trend Enterprises Black History Bulletin Board Set, 7 pieces (T-8095) • Staples $19.79 1 $19.79
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (1949557) • Staples $19.19 1 $19.19
TRU RED Wireless 1-Subject Notebook, 8.5" x 11", College Ruled, 80 Sheets, Blue (TR58378) • Staples $2.49 5 $12.45
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (38250) • Staples $5.86 2 $11.72
Staedtler Double-hole Tub Pencil Sharpener • Staples $3.59 3 $10.77
Staples Zipper Pencil Pouches, Assorted Colors (53276) • Staples $1.99 5 $9.95
Staples Zipper Canvas Pouch, Black (24220) • Staples $1.59 5 $7.95
Crayola Watercolor Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (68-4302) • Staples $5.99 1 $5.99
Crayola sweetheart 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 96/Pack (99-0301) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99
Prismacolor MAGIC RUB Art Eraser, White, 3/pk (70503) • Staples $4.29 1 $4.29
Advantus Super Stacker Stackable Pencil Box - Plastic - Clear • Staples $2.12 1 $2.12

Materials cost

$515.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$553.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.64

Total project goal

$650.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$650.96

4 Donors

-$384.45

Donations toward project cost

-$337.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.43

match offer

-$254.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.04

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$0.00

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