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Ms. Hammer from Worcester, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Hammer's classroom raised $278

I Need a Pencil!

Help me give my students everything they need to write with! You would not believe how many pencils we go through a year.

This project expired on November 1, 2024.

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Ms. Hammer Burncoat Middle School
Worcester, MA Grades 6-8

My Project

I am seeking your support to fund essential classroom supplies, specifically pencils and a new sharpener. Many of our students come from families that struggle to afford even basic school supplies, which leaves us, the teachers, to repeatedly purchase these items throughout the year.

By contributing to this fund, you will help ensure that our students have the necessary tools for their education, allowing them to focus on learning rather than worrying about having the right supplies.

Our goal is to provide a consistent stock of writing materials so that we can avoid the ongoing expense and ensure every student is equipped for success. Thank you for considering our classroom and helping to make a difference in our students' lives.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Hammer Burncoat Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Worcester, MA 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acme Heavy Duty Electric School Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $85.45 1 $85.45
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Bild Premium 1200 Leads of 0.7 mm Mechanical Pencil Lead Refills (HB Mega, 0.7 mm) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
BIC Mechanical Pencil #2 Xtra-comfort Pencils With Grip - Variety Bulk Pack Of 80 40 0.5mm And 0.7mm Led Assorted Colored Barrels (AST-2) • Amazon Business $24.57 1 $24.57
48 Pieces Pencil Sharpeners Manual Double Hole Pencil Sharpener with Lid Hand for Home School Office, Handheld Plastic Crayon Sharpener, Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$193.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.70

Total project goal

$277.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $277.98

1 Donor

-$185.32

Donations toward project cost

-$157.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.80

match offer

-$92.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.90

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 $0.00

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