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Mrs. Pope from Washington, DC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized, Efficient, and Well-equipped 5th Grade Science Classroom

Help me give my students different classroom essentials, including paper trays, pencils, and sharpeners, to complete the school year.

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To create an organized, efficient, and well-equipped 5th-grade science classroom, these supplies are essential. The colorful paper trays will help students keep their work organized by providing designated spaces to turn in assignments, lab reports, and science fair projects. A variety of electric and manual pencil sharpeners will ensure that students always have the tools they need ready for note-taking, data collection, and drawing scientific diagrams, especially during labs where time is critical.

Stocking up on high-quality pencils, mechanical pencils, and colored pencils will support both written assignments and visual science work such as labeling diagrams, creating charts, and recording observations.

An organized, well-supplied classroom allows students to focus on learning and experimentation rather than losing time searching for materials, which increases productivity, engagement, and the overall success of our science lessons.

Mrs. Pope Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce Grades 3-5

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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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

HBCU Alum 130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bright Creations 6 Pack Plastic Turn In Paper Trays for Classroom, Colorful Storage Bin Basket Organizers for School Supplies, 6 Colors (10 x 13.5 In) • Amazon Business $30.98 6 $185.88
School Smart BioFiber No. 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Assorted Colors, Box of 12 • School Specialty $11.69 5 $58.45
X-ACTO Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener Black/Silver (19501/19501X) • Amazon Business $12.71 4 $50.84
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free for Large Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
ZMOL Heavy Duty Sharpeners for Classroom，Cute Pencil Sharpener Plug in for Kids,Auto-Stop Pencil Sharpener for No.2 / Colored Pencil • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Bright Creations 6-Pack Rainbow Stackable Classroom Paper Letter Trays for Teachers - Plastic Paper Organizer Caddy • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
ZMOL Best Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for Classroom, Auto-Stop Cute Pencil Sharpener Plug in for Kids for No.2 / Colored Pencil • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Dixon Ticonderoga Neon Pencils - Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $5.48 3 $16.44
Tenare 48 Pieces Pencil Sharpeners Manual Double Hole Pencil Sharpener with Lid Hand for Home School Office, Handheld Plastic Crayon Grinder, Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm Write Bros. Classic Number 2 Pencil Set Office Supplies Classroom Supplies Sketching Pencils Drafting Great for Standardized Testing 24 Count • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09

Materials cost

$440.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.79

Sales tax

 $26.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$518.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.58

Total project goal

$610.53

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Total project goal

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 $610.53

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