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Mrs. Jones from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's That Simple...We Need Pencils!

Help me give my students pencils to do their work, and a place to store them. A pencil is the most important technology in first grade!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jones's classroom raised $459

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Celebrating 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.

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My students live in area of the country that has been severely affected by the Corona virus. Most of these children’s parents, are essential workers who were laid off during the pandemic. So, buying basic supplies for their child is near impossible. This is why, I need your help.

My students need pencils to do their work; a student without a pencil is like a bird without wings.

Kids are still learning the basic tools. And for that, it helps to use a tool that's pretty basic. Please help! A pencil is instrumental to a child's learning. My students are excited to be in school and eager to learn. However, almost all the children in my class show up daily without the materials they need for success. Let's fix that.

Project tagged as

Bronx, NY
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Jones PS 41 Gun Hill Road School Grades PreK-2

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 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

BTSKY 4 Pack Extra Large Capacity Plastic Pencil Box Stackable Translucent Clear Pencil Box Office Supplies Storage Organizer Box for Gel Pens Erasers Tape Pens Pencils Markers etc(Grey) $23.99 7 $167.93

1InTheoffice Crayon Box, Stackable Clear (4 Pack.) $16.47 6 $98.82

Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Pack of 60, Black (13915) (60) $20.93 3 $62.79

Better Office Products Green Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Green $24.74 1 $24.74

Materials cost			$354.28
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.31
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$389.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$68.75
Total project goal			$458.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$458.34
2 Donors			-$215.58
Donations toward project cost			-$194.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$20.78
match offer			-$229.16
Match offer toward project cost			-$194.79
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$34.37
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$13.60
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

It's That Simple...We Need Pencils!

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.