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Ms. Tookmanian from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recycled Writing Supplies

Help me give my students essential writing supplies that are made from recycled materials to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tookmanian's classroom raised $259

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creative writing is an essential skill for my students to develop, as it helps them to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings in a creative and meaningful way. The recycled mechanical pencils and journals will provide my students with the opportunity to develop their literacy skills, boost their confidence in their writing abilities, and foster a love of learning and self-expression. Because these materials are made using recycled materials, my students will also learn about how using recycled materials can help to reduce our environmental impact and create a more sustainable future.

Overall, creative writing is an important skill for my students to develop, as it can help them to become more effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.

By providing opportunities for creative writing and environmental care, I can help my students to unlock their potential and achieve their academic and personal goals.

Ms. Tookmanian Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ 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

75 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BIC Ecolutions Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, With Colorful Barrel, Medium Point (0.7mm), 96-Count Pack, Mechanical Pencils Made from 81% Recycled Plastic Excluding Leads and Erasers • Amazon Business $21.40 4 $85.60
72 Pack Kraft Paper Notebook Journals 5.5 Inch x 8.3 Inch A5 Journal Softcover Ruled Notebooks Bulk for Kids Student Writing Sketch Travel Journal Office with 60 Pages 30 Sheets(Brown,Line) • Amazon Business $52.79 1 $52.79
72 Pack Kraft Paper Notebook Journals 5.5 Inch x 8.3 Inch A5 Journal Softcover Ruled Notebooks Bulk for Kids Student Writing Sketch Travel Journal Office with 60 Pages 30 Sheets (Brown, Unlined) • Amazon Business $48.79 1 $48.79

Materials cost

$187.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.82

Total project goal

$258.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $258.81

1 Donor

-$258.81

Donations toward project cost

-$219.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.82

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 $0.00

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