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Ms. McNeal from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel the Future, One Pencil at a Time

Help me give my students the tools and opportunities they deserve to thrive—your support can make a real difference in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McNeal's classroom raised $944

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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

My students are bright, determined, and full of incredible potential—but many arrive at school each day without the basic supplies they need to thrive. Simple tools like pencils, markers, folders, and paper may seem easily accessible to most, but for many of my students, obtaining them is a daily struggle. These items aren’t just helpful extras—they’re absolutely essential to learning. What makes my students truly special is their resilience, their eagerness to grow despite obstacles, and the joy they bring into the classroom every day. They deserve every opportunity to succeed and shine brightly.

Ms. McNeal Roosevelt Middle School 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.

Oklahoma City, OK 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

300 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples 3-Hole Punched 4-Pocket Paper Folder Blue (ST56213-CC) • Staples $1.49 70 $104.30
Staples Recycled Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., White, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (620014) • Quill.com $90.15 1 $90.15
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Non-Toxic Pre-Sharpened - 72 Packs of 12-Count - 864 Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $62.98 1 $62.98
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 2 $51.98
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Fresh Scent 700 Wipes/Container (31547) • Staples $51.94 1 $51.94
Surpass Facial Tissue, Bulk (21340), 2-Ply, White, Flat Boxed Format, Ecologo, Designed for Business (100 Tissues/Box, 30 Boxes, 3,000 Sheets/Case) • Amazon Business $46.40 1 $46.40
Laminator,Laminator Machine 13 inch with 40pcs Laminating Sheets, Never Jam A3 Laminator, 9-in-1 Hot Cold Laminator Machine 11x17 with Paper Cutter Corner Rounder Hole Punch for Home Office School • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 in x 30 in White 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pad/Pack Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $35.68 1 $35.68
Fainne 1000 Pcs Pencil Top Eraser Cap Bulk, No Latex Pencil Tops Erasers Pencil Eraser Toppers Erasers Assorted Color Cap Erasers for Kids School Supplies Teachers Art Drawing (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dry Erase Monthly Extra Large White board Calendar for Wall, 25" by 38", Jumbo Laminated Erasable One Month Whiteboard Calendar, Huge Oversized Blank 30-Day Poster with Lines and Squares • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 15 $22.05
Fun Express Classroom Pencil/Marker Basket - 12 Pieces - Educational And Learning Activities For Kids - Elementary Teacher Supplies for Classroom - Home School Office Kids Supplies • Amazon Business $19.78 1 $19.78
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22 Ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.78 1 $16.78

Materials cost

$704.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $57.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$802.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.53

Total project goal

$943.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $943.55

9 Donors

-$839.03

Donations toward project cost

-$713.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$125.85

Matching donations from our partners

-$104.52

Match offers toward project cost

-$88.84

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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