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

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Paper Power: Fueling Learning One Copy at a Time!

Help me give my students some copy paper and borders for our classroom bulletin boards.

  • $802 goal

This project expired on November 23, 2025.

This project expired on November 23, 2025.

My Project

Our classroom is in constant motion with engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and printed resources. We need copy paper to continue providing high-quality instruction, practice materials, and take-home learning supports.

My students are bright, curious learners from a high-needs community in Chicago.

They thrive when given the right tools and support to engage in learning. Every worksheet, anchor chart, foldable, and graphic organizer helps reinforce essential skills, especially in math and literacy.

Copy paper is one of the most basic yet essential supplies in our classroom. Whether printing out math problem sets, reading passages, science lab instructions, or newsletters for parents—paper is the backbone of our daily instruction. We use paper for differentiated assignments, small group work, and interactive notebook activities. Right now, our supply is running low, and we want to be fully prepared for the school year without interruptions.

By funding this project, you’ll be directly supporting our classroom with a reliable supply of copy paper to keep the learning going strong every day!

Mr. Armstrong Howe School of Excellence 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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 20 Pound, White, 96 Brightness, 8.5 x 11 Inch - 5000 count(10 pack of 500 sheets) • Amazon Business $49.35 10 $493.50
054H Toner Cartridge Set - Replacement for Canon 054 Toner Cartridge Set, for Canon MF642cdw Toner Cartridges, Works with Color imageCLASS MF642Cdw, MF644Cdw, MF641Cdw, LBP622Cdw Printer (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $61.99 2 $123.98
69ft Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Borders Fall Autumn Bulletin Trim Borders Stickers Pumpkins Maple Leaf Borders Stickers for School Classroom Sunday School Office Party Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zonon Winter Bulletin Board Border Trim Winter Wave Removable Blackboard Chalkboard Border Christmas Tree Snowman Snowflake Stickers for Holiday Classroom Wall Decor(Irregular Shape,69 ft) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
98 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Decorations, 3 Rolls Kente Bulletin Board Borders Black History Month Decorations for Classroom African American Festival Wall and Door Decoration • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$642.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$681.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.30

Total project goal

$801.98

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