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Mrs. Russo from New Haven, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencil Problem Solver

Help me give my students an organizational tool that will help them from losing their pencils.

  • $168 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Thanks so much for finding my project. We are losing our pencils daily. I've tried different strategies, but I think I may have found the solution!

These items will help my students keep organized and their pencils at the ready (and not lost).

It's an individual pencil holder! I think it may be even better than individual pencil cases. I'm super excited about these pencil holders! This will make a world of difference. It'll save time finding another pencil, and students will be ready to work!

Mrs. Russo Edgewood Magnet School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New Haven, CT View local requests

More than half 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

27 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tops Nontoxic Rubber Non-Toxic Pal Penholder, 2-5/8 X 5/8 X 5/8 in, Assorted • School Specialty $2.39 30 $71.70
Ticonderoga Pencils, No 2 Tips, Yellow, Pack of 30 • School Specialty $8.02 3 $24.06
School Smart Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser, 2 x 4 Inches, Yellow Handle, Black Foam • School Specialty $1.79 3 $5.37

Materials cost

$101.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.11

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.19

Total project goal

$167.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.95

5 Donors

-$167.95

Donations toward project cost

-$142.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.19

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 $0.00

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