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Ms. Mallory Smith from Midlothian VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off Sharp!

Help me give my students basic daily supplies including colored paper, dry erase markers, and a good pencil sharpener!

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  • $107 still needed
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My Project

After thinking I was leaving the classroom, I passed much of my supplies on to other teachers. Now, I am returning to the classroom and working in a new school. My students need to have all of the basic supplies at their fingertips to start the school year sharp!

Don't eat the markers!

My 4th graders go through so many materials as we move from small groups to independent work and partner work during math and language arts that my teammates and I joke that the kids must eat the supplies. I try to provide students with opportunities to explore on their own and explain their own learning, and I want to have a space in the room for creating, writing, and researching. Supplies such as colored copy paper, a good pencil sharpener for pencils and one for colored pencils, and tons of dry erase markers, will ensure my kiddos are ready to roll and stay engaged in their learning every day.

Ms. Mallory Smith will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by June 1.

Ms. Mallory Smith
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Silver (19501/19501X) • Quill.com $19.43 2 $38.86
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (2003894) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Staples? Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Lilac, 500/Ream (14782) • Quill.com $16.01 2 $32.02
Quill Brand? 30% Recycled Colored Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Green, 500 sheets/Ream • Quill.com $15.29 2 $30.58
Quill Brand? 30% Recycled Colored Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Canary Yellow, 500 sheets/Ream • Quill.com $15.29 2 $30.58
Quill Brand? 30% Recycled Colored Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Pink, 500 sheets/Ream • Quill.com $15.29 2 $30.58
Quill Brand? 30% Recycled Colored Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Blue, 500 sheets/Ream • Quill.com $15.29 2 $30.58
Quill Brand? File Folders, Assorted Tabs, 1/3-Cut, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 100/Box (740913AD) • Quill.com $22.89 1 $22.89
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Red, 25/Box (712558) • Quill.com $22.31 1 $22.31
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Fireball Fuchsia, 250 Sheets/Pack (WAU22881) • Quill.com $21.41 1 $21.41
Better Office Glossy 2-Pocket Folder, Dark Green, 25/Pack (80178-25PK) • Quill.com $21.23 1 $21.23
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16/Pack (81045) • Quill.com $16.73 1 $16.73
Quill Brand? 30% Recycled Colored Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Goldenrod, 500 Sheets/Ream • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Paper Mate Arrowhead Cap Erasers, Pink, 144/Box (73015) • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
Quill Brand? Contour Tape Dispenser, Black (11546-QCC) • Quill.com $5.39 1 $5.39
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Cleaner, Blue (81803) • Quill.com $4.04 1 $4.04

Materials cost

$369.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.53

Total project goal

$476.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$476.89

2 Donors

-$270.00

Donations toward project cost

-$255.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Quill.com match offer

-$70.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$106.89

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