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Mrs. Reel from Indianapolis, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencil This In

Help me give my students sharpened pencils (and pencil sharpeners) to get them learning ready!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Reel's classroom raised $245

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's classroom, having access to sharpened pencils is essential for student success. Unfortunately, the current supply of pencils in our school often leads to distractions and interruptions as students constantly need to find and then sharpen their pencils. To address this issue, we are seeking funding to ensure that every student has a sharpened pencil readily available to support their learning.

By providing students with a consistent supply of sharpened pencils, I aim to reduce disruptions during instructional time, increase student engagement, and promote a more focused learning environment.

This simple investment will have a significant impact on student success and classroom productivity.

Securing funding for an electric pencil sharpener and pencils is a small but impactful way to support our students' academic journey. I believe that this investment will contribute to a more efficient and effective learning environment for all students.

Mrs. Reel Westlane Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Indianapolis, IN 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

100 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 3 $113.88
Bostitch Office QuietSharp 6 Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Sharpener, Size Selector with 6 Different Sizes, Perfect for Classroom and Homeschool Use, Blue • Amazon Business $30.72 2 $61.44

Materials cost

$175.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.70

Total project goal

$244.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.65

6 Donors

-$197.50

Donations toward project cost

-$167.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.62

Matching donations from our partners

-$47.14

Match offers toward project cost

-$40.07

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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