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Ms. DelDotto from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharpening Success: Pencils for Every Student

Help me give my students the tools they need to excel in their learning journey, with two packs of 1,000 pencils each, to ensure they always have the supplies necessary for their success and creativity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DelDotto's classroom raised $191

This project is fully funded

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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

I absolutely love how eager and enthusiastic my students are about learning. They bring a unique energy to the classroom and a genuine curiosity that makes teaching a joy. Each resource in this project is designed to support their academic journey and foster their growth.

The pencils we are requesting are more than just writing tools; they are the foundation for every lesson, every assignment, and every creative project.

With a consistent supply of high-quality pencils, my students will be equipped to tackle their tasks with confidence, whether they’re solving math problems, writing stories, or sketching out their ideas.

Our goal for this project is simple: to ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed. By providing them with a steady supply of pencils, we can eliminate one of the small but important barriers to their learning. It’s about making sure they can focus on their studies without worrying about running out of basic supplies.

What makes my students special is their resilience and their passion for learning despite any challenges they may face. They come to school ready to engage, and I want to make sure they have every opportunity to shine. With these pencils, we can support their creative and academic endeavors and help them reach their full potential.

Ms. DelDotto Jordan Community School Grades 6-8

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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.

Chicago, IL 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 1000 pencils • Amazon Business $64.98 2 $129.96

Materials cost

$129.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.57

Total project goal

$190.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $190.48

2 Donors

-$122.28

Donations toward project cost

-$109.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.34

match offer

-$61.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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