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

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Supplies Needed for a Successful Year!

My students need everyday, basic school supplies that will help them tackle a new school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. O'Brien's classroom raised $391

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My students attend an elementary school in Kensington. These children live in a rough, crime-ridden neighborhood. One hundred percent of the students at my school receive free breakfast and lunch every day. Despite all of this, they come to school every day still eager to learn. Many of our parents struggle to purchase the school supplies their children need for school. I wish to make the stressful supply-buying time for families easier by having supplies in my classroom for students to be able to use daily.

My Project

My students come from an impoverished, crime-ridden, violent area. My students come to school everyday eager and ready to learn; however, many of them are without the necessary supplies needed for success. The school supplies I am asking for include: notebooks, folders, colored pencils, crayons, glue, index cards, pencil cases, erasers and pencils. These supplies will help my students be ready and well-equipped to tackle a new school year in the fall.

Giving my students this gift will help them have all the necessary supplies needed to be successful throughout the school year.

I am hoping to make this school year the best year ever!

Mrs. O'Brien Frances E Willard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 10-1/2" x 7-1/2", Assorted Colors (05510) • Amazon Business $28.55 2 $57.10
Debra Dale Designs - Small Blank Colored Index Cards - 3-1/2" x 2" Inches - 5 Colors - 1,100 Cards - BONUS Storage Dispenser Box With Attached Lid & Velcro Closure - Product Made Entirely in the U.S.A. • Amazon Business $12.89 3 $38.67
Color Swell Colored Pencils Bulk Pack 30 Sets 12 Count Assorted Vibrant Colors 360 Total Perfect for Kids, Teachers and Classrooms • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Zippered Pencil Pouches by School Smarts - 3 Ring Pencil Case with Mesh and plastic window. Huge 30 Pack with a Variation of 6 Bright Colors.. • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
School Smart (084886) 2 Pocket Folder - 9 x 12 inch - Pack of 25 - Assorted • Amazon Business $14.64 2 $29.28
Smead Economy Two-Pocket File Folder, Up to 100 Sheets, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 50 per Carton (87863) • Amazon Business $23.20 1 $23.20
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
Sticker Roll Assortment (10 rolls) • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sargent Art 36 Count Premium Pink Eraser Class Pack, Best Buy Assortment, 36-1012 • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
Staples Invisible Tape 6 Pack • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Funny Face Cap Erasers (1-Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47
Fun Central AU204 72 Pack Kids Plastic Manual Pencil Sharpener with Cap Bulk Set for School and Home - for Goodie Bag Fillers, Gifts, Donations, Office School Supplies - Multicolor Assortment • Amazon Business $6.35 1 $6.35
Carson Dellosa Super Power Bookmarks (103149) • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$297.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.64

Total project goal

$390.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $390.91

4 Donors

-$358.52

Donations toward project cost

-$332.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.39

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