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Mrs. Chamow from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Glue, Folders and Paper. Oh My!

My students need writing journals, easel pads, post-it notes, folders, paper, and glue sticks.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Chamow's classroom raised $590

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in an urban area. All my students receive free lunches. They often lack the basic needs that we take for granted. They come to school hungry and unprepared to learn. Their parents can not provide them with the basic tools they need to succeed in school. Many of my students, who are only 6 years old, have already attended two or three schools.

However, they come to school curious, wanting to learn and explore, in a place that is safe and caring.I do this by creating an environment that fosters their natural love for learning, a place where they can feel secure and cared about.

My Project

My student's parents do not have the resources to buy the basic supplies their children need to make them successful in school. Students feel empowered when they have their own notebooks, folders, and glue. They smile on a six-year- old's face when you put his or her name on a folder or give them a smiley face eraser is worth a million dollars.

Moreover, as a teacher I spend my resources and money to make sure my classroom and students have the materials they need.

The school district no longer supplies us with basics, like chart paper, copy paper, and wipe-off board markers. Further, classroom essentials, such as writing journals and post-it pad (which we use to edit our writing, to graph data, and retell stories) that promote my student's educational and personal growth are no longer supplied. When students and teachers have the supplies they need they feel self-confident and one more obstacle to learning and achieving is removed.

Mrs. Chamow James J Sullivan Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

30 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Essential Learning Z - B Pastel Swirl Tie Dye Writing Journal, Grade 1 • Staples Advantage $3.99 30 $119.70
Staples Stickies Restickable Easel Pad, 30 Sheets, 1" Blank, White, 30"H x 25"W, 2/Ct • Staples Advantage $22.53 3 $67.59
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 8" x 6", Rio de Janeiro Collection, 4 Pads/Pack • Staples Advantage $14.49 4 $57.96
Expo Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Black, Dozen • Staples Advantage $9.49 6 $56.94
Staples 2 Pocket Plastic Folder, Navy • Staples Advantage $1.49 30 $44.70
Staples 1-Subject Wirebound Notebook, College Ruled, 80 Sheets, 7 3/4" x 5", 3/Pk • Staples Advantage $4.81 8 $38.48
Staples Copy Paper, LETTER-Size, 92/104 US/Euro Brightness, 20 lb., 8 1/2" x 11", 1 Case, 10 Reams, 5,000 sheets • Staples Advantage $33.28 1 $33.28
Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Dark Blue, 8 1/2" x 11", • Staples Advantage $17.29 1 $17.29
Post-it Notes Value Pack, 1 3/8 X 1 7/8 , Marseille Collection, 24 Pads/Pack • Staples Advantage $12.99 1 $12.99
Staples Washable Glue Sticks, Clear, .28 oz., 18/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.08 3 $9.24
Staples Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Red, 10/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$463.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.40

Total project goal

$589.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$589.32

4 Donors

-$289.76

Donations toward project cost

-$252.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.65

match offer

-$292.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$248.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.84

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$0.00

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