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Mr. Dayday from Roanoke, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Pencils to Possibilities

Help me give my students dry erase markers and pencils for everyday use.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Dayday's classroom raised $219

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help Us Draw Brighter Futures—One Pencil at a Time

In our 3rd grade classroom, every pencil holds the power to tell a story, and every marker adds color to a child’s imagination.

My students are curious, creative, and full of potential—but we’re missing some of the basic tools that help bring their learning to life.

Many of my students come to school eager to express themselves, but too often, we’re short on the essentials—like pencils for writing and markers for creating. These simple supplies are more than classroom tools; they are the building blocks of confidence, self-expression, and learning.

Just the other day, one of my students, asked, “Do we get to use the nice markers today, or are we saving them for something special?” That question stayed with me—because in our classroom, every day should feel special. Every child deserves access to tools that make them feel proud of their work.

With your support, we can fill our room with the resources we need, pencils for drafting dreams, markers for bold ideas, and supplies that show our students their voices matter.

Your generosity will turn blank pages into stories, scribbles into masterpieces, and lessons into lifelong memories.

"You don’t need to be a teacher to change a child’s life. You just have to believe they’re worth it—and act."

Mr. Dayday Fairview 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.

Roanoke, 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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 2 $42.78
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
ZFbuhuo 20 PCS Pen Holder for Desk, Adhesive Pen Holder for Classroom Clipboard Attachment, Silicone Pencil Holder & Marker Holder for School Office Desk Accessories,Teacher Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pink Erasers, 80 Count, Latex Free Eraser for Kids, Square Eraser, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$153.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.83

Total project goal

$218.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$218.88

6 Donors

-$107.24

Donations toward project cost

-$94.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.34

match offer

-$107.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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