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Mrs. Toohey from Lowell, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils for Success

Help me give my students the materials for success in every classroom they go to.

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My Project

In math class, we will be sharing ideas in their workbooks and on exit tickets. Students can feel confident in their work when working together to answer problems when they have the materials they need.

Help my students get the materials they need to be confident in their answers.

Students need pencils and erasers. Students need to be able to have access to basic classroom materials at school. Students need to be able to come to school and not worry about being prepared each day. Having some supplies for them already in my classroom will allow them to be less stressed and anxious. If I can get this project funded, students will be more successful in my classroom.

Mrs. Toohey Kathryn Stoklosa Middle School Grades 3-5

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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.

Lowell, MA 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

60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $20.79 4 $83.16
500 Pack Pencil Eraser Caps Pastel Colors Latex Free Pencil Pencil Eraser Toppers Arrowhead Caps Erasers for School Supplies,Light Color • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96

Materials cost

$151.12

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FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.36

Total project goal

$215.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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$215.75

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