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Mrs. Hillery from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start-Up School Supplies

Help me give my students an awesome start to third grade with a few start-up supplies such as folders, pencils, markers, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hillery's classroom raised $340

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are a creative group of young people. They are excited about learning and have a lot of energy! My school is located in a high crime, high poverty area of a large city. School oftentimes is the only constant in these children's lives. I try to provide a warm, comfortable environment for my students so they can learn without unnecessary stress.

School supplies are a necessity that many parents can not afford.

Providing basic supplies for the school year can help alleviate some of the stress for my students and parents.

My Project

The supplies will help my students begin their third-grade year organized in math class. I teach two classes of about thirty students, your donation will benefit at least sixty students. We will use pencils and markers daily in class to complete assignments. Cleaning wipes are always necessary to keep the classroom clean and germ-free. The folders will be used to keep papers organized in the class as well as at home. The tape is needed for name tags, hanging items in the class, and labeling the classroom. The more that I supply for my students, the less stress parents feel contributing to our classroom.

Project tagged as

Philadelphia, PA
Grades 3-5
Mathematics
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Hillery Avery D Harrington 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Staples 2-Pocket Fasteners Folder, Green (26388) • Staples Advantage $1.59 65 $103.35

Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (33904) • Staples Advantage $17.49 3 $52.47

Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples Advantage $5.19 6 $31.14

Staples Ultra Heavy Duty Shipping Tape, 1.88"W x 54.6 Yards, Clear, 6 Rolls (52196) • Staples Advantage $25.99 1 $25.99

TRU RED Tank Highlighter with Grip, Chisel Tip, Yellow, 36/Pack (TR54581) • Staples Advantage $18.99 1 $18.99

Scotch Double-Sided Heavy Duty Mounting Tape, Heavy Duty, 1" x 3 yds., White (112L) • Staples Advantage $9.19 1 $9.19

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Staples Advantage $8.63 1 $8.63

TRU RED Tank Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 5/Pack (TR54526) • Staples Advantage $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost			$254.75
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.82
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$288.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$50.92
Total project goal			$339.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$339.49
5 Donors			-$282.82
Donations toward project cost			-$271.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.25
match offer			-$20.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$17.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$36.67
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Start-Up School Supplies

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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