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Mr. Greene from Plainfield, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Studies - Where Every Day is an Adventure!

Help me give my students pencils and colorful art supplies to create historical artifacts and social studies activities to life!

  • $321 goal

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

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Mr. Greene John F Kennedy Middle School
Plainfield, IL Grades 6-8

My Project

My name is Justin Greene, and I have the incredible privilege of teaching the most amazing group of 6th graders in the world! Every day, our classroom buzzes with curiosity, laughter, and the exciting energy of young minds ready to explore the world!

In my classroom, I am hoping to update my supplies of pencils, markers and colorful art supplies to bring our creative historical stories and social studies activities to life!

Your generous donations would help me stock up on essentials (aka supplies!) that make learning even more engaging and accessible for every student. Every single item, big or small, helps create a dynamic and inspiring learning space where every child feels supported and ready to learn. Your contribution isn't just a donation; it's an investment in the bright futures of these incredible young people.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

132 students impacted
Mr. Greene John F Kennedy Middle School Grades 6-8 Plainfield, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

132 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $78.86 1 $78.86
Crayola Fine Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $73.34 1 $73.34
Shuttle Art 288 PCS Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids with Sharpeners, Bulk Pack School Supplies for Teachers & Students • Amazon Business $25.98 2 $51.96
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$238.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$272.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.05

Total project goal

$320.34

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