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Mr. Hudson from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Instruments to Increase Intellectual Growth

Help me give my students the supplies needed on their journey for academic success.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Hudson's classroom raised $794

This project is fully funded

My Project

These supplies (paper, colored pencils, markers) will allow my students the opportunity to have access to the necessary tools at the start of the school year. Over fifty percent of my students begin their school year with minimal if any school supplies. Starting the school year off unprepared is a very disheartening experience. Lack of motivation at the beginning of the year can affect your entire year.

Students having the tools needed at the beginning is very spirit lifting.

Having this inspiring attitude lifts your confidence, making you believe everything is attainable. This new found confidence will carry the students as far as they want to go to achieve their goals. If you give us these supplies, you would have set a positive tone for a spectacular school year.

Mr. Hudson Luke O'Toole Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 1-Subject Notebooks, 8" x 10.5", College Ruled, 70 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 6/Pack (TR58376) • Staples $11.49 12 $137.88
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $80.32 1 $80.32
Staples Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", Wide Ruled, 80 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 48/Carton (20702CT) • Staples $69.99 1 $69.99
TRU RED Wide Ruled Filler Paper, 8" x 10.5", White, 100 Sheets/Pack, 12 Packs/Carton (TR23904) • Staples $51.99 1 $51.99
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $51.92 1 $51.92
BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm, #2 Hard Lead, Dozen (91077/MPF11) • Staples $3.08 8 $24.64
Staedtler Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A02NA) • Staples $18.46 1 $18.46
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 12/Pack (GSMG11BE) • Staples $2.29 8 $18.32
Crayola Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 50/Box (68-4050) • Staples $8.39 2 $16.78
Staples Correction Tape, White, 10/Pack (ST59822/51666) • Staples $15.99 1 $15.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $7.99 2 $15.98
Staples Magnets, Assorted, 10/Pack (33273-CC) • Staples $7.77 2 $15.54
TRU RED Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black, Dozen (TR54498) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Staples 2-Pocket Pocket Folders with Fasteners, Blue, 25/Box (50774/27542-CC) • Staples $13.49 1 $13.49
Staples 2 Pocket Pocket Folders with Fasteners, Red, 25/Box (50772/27540-CC) • Staples $13.49 1 $13.49
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Yellow, 25/Box (50761/27538-CC) • Staples $13.29 1 $13.29
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 24/Pack (ZEB12225) • Staples $12.99 1 $12.99
Staples Ultra Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 Yds, Clear, 6/Rolls (52196) • Staples $11.69 1 $11.69
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Staples $11.49 1 $11.49
Staples Push Pins, Assorted, 500/Pack (20938) • Staples $11.29 1 $11.29
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (BL241AST) • Staples $9.24 1 $9.24
Swingline Standard Staples, 1/4" Length, 210 Per Strip, 5,000/Per Box, 5/Box (35101S) • Staples $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost

$635.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$674.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.05

Total project goal

$793.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $793.64

3 Donors

-$493.64

Donations toward project cost

-$419.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.05

match offer

-$300.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.00

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