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Mrs. Russell from Washington PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils Searching for Long Lost Sharpener

Help me give my students essential items such as pencil sharpeners, colored pencil sharpeners, storage shelves, light bulbs, and LED lighting.

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My Project

This project consists of items that will be used every day in the classroom. One of the most important items requested is pencil sharpeners. This year alone, my classroom has gone through three sharpeners. I am also asking for sharpeners for colored pencils, which may help the regular pencil sharpeners last longer.

Are you able to help the pencils find their beloved sharpeners?

Your donation will help fund my project, which will help my classroom run smoothly. I am also asking for light bulbs for the lamps, a stamper, a storage shelf, and LED lighting.

Mrs. Russell
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 5-Tier Heavy Duty Shelving Unit, 48" Fixed Height, Large Storage Shelf Organizer for Home, Garage, Basement, Laundry, Utility Room, 18"D x 36"W x 73"H, Made with Recyclabe Materials, Black • Amazon Business $66.49 1 $66.49
AFMAT Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for Classroom, 6 Holes, Electric Pencil Sharpeners for Home, Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-11mm Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Fast, Never Eat Pencils, Black • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights 32.8ft 5050 RGB Color Changing Lights Strip for Bedroom, Desk, Home Decoration, with Remote and 12V Power Supply • Amazon Business $9.59 5 $47.95
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights 32.8ft 5050 RGB Color Changing Lights Strip for Bedroom, Desk, Home Decoration, with Remote and 12V Power Supply • Amazon Business $9.59 5 $47.95
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $23.74 2 $47.48
SYLVANIA LED A19 Light Bulb, 60W Equivalent, Efficient 8.5W, 10 Year, 2700K, 800 Lumens, Frosted, Soft White - 24 Pack (74765), Packaging may vary. • Amazon Business $30.02 1 $30.02

Materials cost

$291.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.57

Total project goal

$383.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $383.82

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 $383.82

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