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Ms. Mitchell from Norwalk CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Basically Need the Basics

Help me give my students basic supplies to start fourth grade such as pencils, scissors, and markers.

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My Project

My goal is to have supplies ready for my students when they come in for the first day of fourth grade. I don't ask parents to supply materials. The pencil pouches hold supplies like scissors, pencils, colored pencils, and markers.

I make sure each student starts with the same supplies.

They love choosing the color of their pencil pouch. Ensuring each student has the same supplies makes it easier to organize our class routines.

Parents don't feel the stress of spending money on supplies. Me being able to provide supplies has us start the school year on a positive note.

Ms. Mitchell
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roaring Spring Paper Products Composition Book, Grade 3 Ruled, 50 Sheets, 9-3/4 x 7-3/4 Inches, Red (ROA77922) • Amazon Business $3.01 24 $72.24
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $49.71 1 $49.71
Madisi Golf Pencils, 2 HB Half Pencils, 3.5" Mini Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 6 Boxes, 864 Count • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouch, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 pcs in Assorted Colors for Classroom Bulk Cloth Zipper Pouch Pencil Pouch Box Pencil Case for Storing School Teacher Supplies,Writing Utensils • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $8.26 3 $24.78
Really Good Stuff Make The Grade Pencils - 12 pencils. • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
Elmers No-Wrinkle Rubber Cement with Brush (904) - Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (40 Count), Coloring Markers for Kids, Art Supplies, Marker Set, Easter Basket Stuffers, 3+ • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97

Materials cost

$278.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.23

Total project goal

$368.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $368.22

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 $368.22

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