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Mrs. Lalli from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharpening Our Bright Minds in 5th Grade Science

Help me give my students a new pencil sharpener and bright copy paper to launch us in to the second half of the year!

  • $183 goal

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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

It's the second half of the school year and we're keeping the momentum from the first semester up with even more engaging activities in our classroom. Sadly, our pencil sharpener gave out right after Winter Break, so we've been problem solving with hand sharpeners while I try to find the time to fix the electric sharpener.

During the next few weeks, students will take on even more responsibility for their learning, with additional independent stations to complete and more time in small groups honing their skills for the end of grade test in May.

Having a working pencil sharpener is key for success during independent work times. Colorful paper will make resources easy to find as we start reviewing content we've already learned while at the same time learning new content.

Mrs. Lalli Hidden Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Charlotte, NC 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

75 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $8.15 6 $48.90

Materials cost

$108.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $8.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.35

Total project goal

$182.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $182.36

1 Donor

-$91.17

Donations toward project cost

-$77.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.67

match offer

-$91.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.68

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 $0.00

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