Donate

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Porter from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Porter is requesting

The Basics Are Needed

Help me give my students the basic supplies to help my students have a successful school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Porter's classroom raised $194

This project is fully funded

My Project

I work in a low-income district where our budget has been completely cut. Many families have been struggling financially, and it is hard to give their children basic school materials.

Simple needs such as a laminator, graphing notebooks, colored pencils, stapler, pads, and more will help my students succeed in my classroom.

Unfortunately, many students’ families cannot afford to buy supplies for their children.

My special education students learn best when they have hands-on activities. Having these school supplies will allow them to be successful and learn in the best way for them. Having these supplies will make all the difference in the world.

Project tagged as

Paterson, NJ
Grades 6-8
Mental Health
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Porter Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 7donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Porter is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Copy this cart

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total

Enday Graph Paper Composition Notebook, Hard Cover Graphing Notebook, 4 Squares Per Inch Graph Ruled Composition Notebook, Premium Quad Ruled Notebook, 100 Sheets, Multicolor (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98

Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99

KALOUR Premium Colored Pencils,Set of 120 Colors,Artists Soft Core with Vibrant Color,Ideal for Drawing Sketching Shading,Coloring Pencils for Adults Beginners kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Hermitshell Travel Case for noot Products K11/Elecder i37/POWMEE M1/POWMEE M2/Mpow CH8/iRAG J01/noot Products K22/NIVAVA K8/noot Products K33/iClever/Sonitum Kids Headphones(Only Case) (Teal) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 8.5inch Doodle Writing Board Colorful Drawing Board, Kids Travel Games Activity Learning Educational Toy Gift for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys Toddlers • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

READY 2 LEARN Twisty Paint Sticks - 12 Vibrant Colors - Washable, Non-Toxic Tempera Paint - Kids Art Supplies - Easily Paint on Multiple Surfaces • Amazon Business $9.42 1 $9.42

Amazon Basics Stapler with 1000 Staples, Office Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Non-Slip, Black • Amazon Business $5.43 1 $5.43

Materials cost			$132.79
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.99
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$164.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$29.08
Total project goal			$193.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$193.86
5 Donors			-$92.43
Donations toward project cost			-$86.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$6.21
match offer			-$92.42
Match offer toward project cost			-$78.56
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.86
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$9.01
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Porter and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NJ","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/the-basics-are-needed/8911854/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":20,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Porter","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"399271122","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Paterson","teachersOnPage":[9100359],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8911854,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":5,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":49040,"schoolName":"Norman S Weir Elementary School","authorIds":{"9100359":{"owner":"Mrs. Porter","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8911854],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22153770,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":155,"proposalURL":"project/help-from-tpt/9823893/","proposalTitle":"Help From TpT","proposalId":9823893},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9100359,"schoolCounty":"Passaic","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NJ","name":"New Jersey"}}

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

The Basics Are Needed

This project is fully funded

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.