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Mrs. Miele from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencil Pouches Needed!

Help me give my students some pencil pouches so they do not lose their supplies for class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Miele's classroom raised $171

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach a wonderful group of sixth-grade students in a high needs school in Charlotte, North Carolina. About 60 percent of the students at my school receive free or reduced-price lunch. Many students do not come prepared to class and it is very disheartening to me.

My students come in eager to learn with the materials that we have provided to them.

The teachers at our school go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure every child's need is met. The teachers want students to be successful and ready to learn every day.

My Project

Having these new pencil pouches will make a difference in the lives of some of my student's as it will help them keep the supplies from getting lost. As a teacher, I am always supplying my student's with pencils on a daily basis. They are frequently losing their pencils, pens, markers etc from one classroom to the other. Having new pencil pouches will help students to always be prepared for class. They have a greater chance of not losing their materials and they will have their materials to use for all of their classes. Students will be extremely grateful to have them.

Mrs. Miele Ridge Road Middle 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.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
O,Like Super Capacity Pencil Case Three Compartment Pencil Holer Pencil Pouch Pen Bag Cosmetic Bag (purple-blue) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Bememo 20 Pieces 10 Colors Zipper Mesh Pouch A6 Size Multipurpose Travel Bag for Cosmetics Makeup Offices Supplies Travel Accessories • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
JARLINK 20 Pack 10 Colors Zipper Mesh Pouch, Pencil Pouch Pen Bag Multipurpose Travel Bags for Office Supplies Cosmetics Travel Accessories Multicolor Zipper File Bags • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Jovitec 12 Pieces 12 Colors Zipper Waterproof Bag Pencil Pouch for Cosmetic Makeup Office Supplies and Travel Accessories • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
TOODOO 2 Pieces Cosmetic Toiletry Makeup Bag Pouch Gold Zipper Storage Bag Marble Pattern Portable Makeup Brushes Bag (White and Black-S) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
12 Pieces Zipper Waterproof File Bag Pencil Pouch Pen Bag for Cosmetic Makeup Office Supplies and Travel Accessories 12 Colors (12 PCS) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
IPOW Flower Floral Canvas Cosmetic Pen Pencil Stationery Pouch Bag Case, Pastoral, Set of 4 • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Bazic 804 3 Ring Pencil Pouch with Mesh Window, 6 pcs • Amazon Business $8.62 1 $8.62
Cardinal Poly Zippered Binder Pockets, 3-Hole Punched, Multicolor Zippers, Letter Size, 5 Pack (14650) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Yookat Set of 4 Vintage Canvas Student Pen Pencil Case Stationery Pencil Holder Coin Purse Key Pouch Cell Phone Cases Cosmetic Makeup Bag School Office Travel Multifunction Storage Organizer • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$105.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.64

Total project goal

$170.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$170.95

1 Donor

-$86.99

Donations toward project cost

-$73.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.05

match offer

-$83.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.59

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$0.00

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