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Mrs. Monty! from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharpen Pencils Rock

Help me give my students a sharpener and cool colorful Ticonderoga pencils to make learning fun.

  • $278 goal

This project expired on May 24, 2025.

This project expired on May 24, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have a class of 26 amazing 1st graders. They come from hard working families who struggle with giving their kids the basic school supplies. So that why I am asking for these pencils and sharpener. I would love to give each of my scholars sharpened pencils to take home so they can complete their classwork and feel successful at home. I would also use the sharpener in the classroom to have all the scholars sharpen their pencils and be ready to learn. I am so thankful for having the privilege to work with amazing scholars. Please support our classroom and make a difference in the education of my super scholars.

Mrs. Monty! Peralta Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stanley Bostitch Super Pro Glow Commercial Electric Pencil Sharpener • Blick Art Materials $107.10 1 $107.10
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased Graphite, #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened, Assorted Color Barrels, Black Lead, 10-Pack (13932) • Amazon Business $8.25 10 $82.50

Materials cost

$189.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.65

Total project goal

$277.65

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