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Ms. McCullough from Boise ID is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils and Toppers

Help me give my students new pencils and erasers to help complete their work!

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My Project

Pencils and erasers may seem small, but they wield immense power in shaping young minds.

Our classroom is a hub of creativity and learning, fueled by the humble pencil and eraser.

However, our supply seems to vanish faster than we can sharpen them! While I wish I could single-handedly keep our stock replenished, I must admit, I could use some assistance. Your generosity can ensure that our students never run out of these essential tools for their education. With your support, we can keep the inspiration flowing and the mistakes easily corrected. Thank you for considering our plea and making a lasting impact on young minds.

Ms. McCullough
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Sharpened Pencils #2 HB Premium Wood Latex-Free Eraser (3 Pack) - 216 Total Pencils • Amazon Business $55.00 3 $165.00
Paper Mate Arrowhead Cap Erasers Pink 144/Box (73015) • Staples $8.80 5 $44.00

Materials cost

$209.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.96

Total project goal

$299.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$299.74

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$299.74

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