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Ms. Pagano-Arreguin from Mount Vernon, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Key To Creativity

Help me give my students Sharpies, colored pencils, and other supplies they will need to be successful this year in exploring and developing their creativity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pagano-Arreguin's classroom raised $244

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love that my students have a strong will to learn and be successful. That is why I want to ensure they have the supplies they will need in the classroom. The Sharpies, colored pencils, glue sticks, and other supplies will allow students to explore and develop their creativity and uniqueness as they dive deep into class projects and presentations.

With these supplies, students can feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with their finished projects.

Students will build their self-esteem as they display and present their creativity. No child should be distracted from their learning because they cannot afford the supplies they need.

Ms. Pagano-Arreguin Edward Williams 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.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mount Vernon, NY View local requests

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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
Colored Pencils Bulk, 30 Packs of 12 Count, Pre-sharpened, 360 Colored Pencils for Kids • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.38 4 $33.52
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $31.41 1 $31.41
20 Pack Clear Plastic Ruler 12 Inch Straight Ruler Flexible Ruler with Inches and Metric for School Classroom, Home, or Office (Clear) • Amazon Business $9.29 2 $18.58
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96 Count • Amazon Business $11.28 1 $11.28
Paper Mate 73015 Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94

Materials cost

$174.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.58

Total project goal

$243.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $243.85

1 Donor

-$243.85

Donations toward project cost

-$207.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.58

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 $0.00

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