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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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Successful Start for the School Year!

My students need start up school supplies for this coming school year. Each student in two sections of third grade will receive a notebook and folder for their math class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hillery's classroom raised $322

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

My Project

I will be teaching two sections of math and science to third grade students this coming school year. My students need school supplies such as pencils, colored pencils, markers, notebooks, and folders for class daily. They can use this notebooks especially for math class and each section will be colored-coded. Students will use the notebooks to write notes and strategies. The folder will help students stay organized throughout the day.

Students also need scented markers, glue sticks, and watercolor pencils to complete projects in class.

Project based learning during math makes the subject more relatable to students. By providing supplies for students it reduces stress on families from the beginning of the school year.

Project tagged as

Philadelphia, PA
Grades 3-5
Science
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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

PENCIL WATERCOLOR SET OF 24 • School Specialty $16.46 3 $49.38

MARKERS SILLY SCENTS CHISEL TIP SCENTED WASHABLE CRAYOLA 12 SET • School Specialty $7.38 6 $44.28

PAPER NOTEBOOK 1 SUBJECT 10.5X8 40 SHEET SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $1.13 30 $33.90

PAPER NOTEBOOK 1 SUBJECT 10.5X8 70 SHEET SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $1.11 30 $33.30

PENCIL #2 PACK OF 96 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $12.77 2 $25.54

PENCIL COLOR 7'' 3.3MM S/12 SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $0.90 10 $9.00

GLUESTICK PURPLE .28OZ P/30 SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $4.10 2 $8.20

FOLDER 2PKT 9X12 YELLOW PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.31 1 $7.31

FOLDER 2PKT 9X12 RED PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.31 1 $7.31

Materials cost			$218.22
Vendor shipping charges			$21.82
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.27
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$273.31
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$48.23
Total project goal			$321.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$321.54
3 Donors			-$165.76
Donations toward project cost			-$140.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.86
match offer			-$155.78
Match offer toward project cost			-$132.41
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$23.37
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Successful Start for the School Year!

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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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