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Mrs. Waddell from Trenton, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Our Year Off to a Strong Start!

Help me give my students notebooks, paper, folders, and stylus pens. Everything they need to stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn from day one.

  • $1,205 goal

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

This project expired on October 12, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As we embark on a new school year, I want to make sure all of my students start strong and stay organized from day one. My classroom is a place where each student can grow, learn, and show their best selves — but to do that, they need the right tools.

With your generosity, we are requesting binders, stylus pencils, folders, and lined paper.

These materials will help my students keep their notes in order, submit their work neatly, and navigate their technology with ease. The stylus pencils will allow them to use their school-issued devices more accurately, while the binders and folders will help them stay organized and keep all their papers in a safe place.

Your donation will directly affect their ability to learn efficiently, stay motivated, and take responsibility for their education from the very start of the school year.

Thank you for considering a gift that will help us kick off the year strong!

Mrs. Waddell Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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.

Trenton, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

85 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsill Durable 1" View Ring Binders, D-Ring, Made in USA, White, 8/Pack (S88437) • Quill.com $33.02 12 $396.24
Stylus Pen for iPad 9th & 10th Generation - 10Mins Faster Charge Compatible with (2018-2024) Apple iPad 6-10 Gen, iPad Air 3/4/5/M2, iPad Mini 5/6, iPad Pro 11"/12.9"/M4 • Amazon Business $11.19 25 $279.75
C-Line 2-Pocket Poly Folder, 3 Hole Punched, Black, Pack of 25 • School Specialty $32.99 4 $131.96
Avery Insertable Dividers for 3 Ring Binders, 5-Tab Set, Buff Paper, Multicolor Divider Tabs, 1 Set of Binder Dividers, Great for Organizing Projects, Reports, Finances, and More (81000) • Amazon Business $0.92 100 $92.00
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper, Notebook Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule, 3-Hole Punched, 2,000 Sheets for 3 Ring Binders, 4 Packs of 500, White (62331) • Amazon Business $33.18 2 $66.36

Materials cost

$966.31

Vendor shipping charges

$13.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,024.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$180.71

Total project goal

$1,204.71

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