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Mrs. Harlan from Peoria, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils & Potential

Help me give my students essential items like notebooks, pencils, and folders. You can help empower their learning and boost their confidence.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Harlan's classroom raised $371

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My Project

Donating essential school supplies to a Title I school plays a vital role in supporting students from low-income communities. These supplies—like notebooks, pencils, and folders—help level the playing field by ensuring every child has the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

Your donation not only eases the financial burden on families but also boosts student confidence, engagement, and academic performance.

It's a simple act that can make a lasting impact.

Please help make a difference by funding these items for my upcoming class of 2025-2026 students. We value your support!

Project tagged as

Peoria, IL
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Harlan Pleasant Valley Primary School Grades PreK-2

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Patelai 24 Pack Pencil Box Bulk for Kids 8.3x4.7x2.4 Plastic Pencil Case Crayon Boxes Clear Pencil Box with Snap Tight Lids Classroom Pencil Box for School Students(Colorful) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99

JAM Paper Heavy Duty 3-Hole Punched Plastic 2-Pocket Folders Multicolored Assorted Fashion Colors 6/Pack (383HHPFassrt) • Staples $13.48 5 $67.40

feela Composition Notebook, 8 Pack 8 Pastel Colors Wide Ruled Composition Books Bulk, Marble Cover Notepad Lined Cute Journal Notebooks for School Supplies Notes Taking Writing, 9.75 X 7.5 in • Amazon Business $20.98 3 $62.94

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74

Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 36/Pack (1920940) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74

Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27

Materials cost			$281.08
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.22
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$315.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$55.64
Total project goal			$370.94
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$370.94
2 Donors			-$171.21
Donations toward project cost			-$157.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.56
match offer			-$185.47
Match offer toward project cost			-$157.65
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$27.82
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$14.26
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Pencils & Potential

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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