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Ms. Dawkins from Greensboro, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Dawkins's classroom raised $683

The Paper Trail to Success

Help me give my students the opportunity to complete assignments by providing copy paper and pencils to do their work.

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Ms. Dawkins Vandalia Elementary School
Greensboro, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

We believe every student deserves the tools they need to succeed. Copy paper and pencils may seem simple, but they are the foundation of daily learning and unlock countless opportunities for our students to grow, express themselves, and achieve their potential.

Every worksheet, reading passage, practice problem, and study guide starts with paper.

Without it, students miss out on essential practice and reinforcement.

Paper allows us to provide customized materials for different learning levels, helping struggling students catch up and advanced learners push ahead.

Pencils help students process and retain what they're learning. Having the right tools helps students develop organizational skills and take ownership of their learning.

When we provide copy paper and pencils, we're saying to our students that they matter and their learning matters. We're removing barriers so you can focus on growing. These aren't just supplies, they're investments in our students' futures, ensuring that lack of resources never stands between them and their dreams.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Dawkins Vandalia 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greensboro, NC 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 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hammermill Printer Paper, 20 lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11-3 Ream (1,500 Sheets) - 92 Bright, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $23.95 20 $479.00
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $24.43 1 $24.43

Materials cost

$503.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$580.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.40

Total project goal

$682.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $682.65

2 Donors

-$682.65

Donations toward project cost

-$580.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.40

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 $0.00

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