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Mr. T from Orlando, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paper, Pencils & Possibilities: Equipping Young Minds for Success

Help me give my students notebooks, loose notebook paper, copy paper, and pencils to help them in class activities like note-taking, writing, organizing thoughts, completing assignments, and expressing creativity.

  • $511 goal

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

My Project

As a teacher, I want to set my students up for success from day one. To do that, we need the basics: loose notebook paper, copy paper, pencils, and notebooks. These everyday supplies may seem simple, but they’re the foundation of everything we do—note-taking, writing, organizing thoughts, completing assignments, and expressing creativity.

Too often, students come to school without these essential materials, and it can create barriers to learning and participation.

With your support, every student in my classroom will have what they need to start strong and stay ready throughout the year. No more sharing pencils or scrambling for paper—just focused, prepared learners.

This project will directly impact over 24 students by providing a well-stocked, stress-free learning environment. Your generosity ensures that our energy stays on learning, not worrying about missing supplies. Together, we can turn simple tools into powerful possibilities!

Mr. T Pinewood Elementary School 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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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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More than three‑quarters of 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $9.17 20 $183.40
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $46.99 2 $93.98
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 3 $69.33
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 2 $50.98

Materials cost

$397.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.53

Total project goal

$510.19

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