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Mrs. Palazzolo from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where Are All the Pencils?

Help me give my students Ticonderoga wood-cased pencils, fun pencils, erasers, and grips to continue our learning and fun.

  • $600 goal

This project expired on July 25, 2025.

This project expired on July 25, 2025.

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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 Project

My awesome first graders love to write and draw. They are very imaginative and enjoy using their creativity through art. We need pre-sharpened pencils, colored pencils, and fun pencils to get drawing. I want to create a fun environment for them so they can enjoy creating beautiful art.

Our school recently became an art school.

I am trying to incorporate more art into my daily lessons. There shouldn't be any limits put on creating. With these tools, we can create, draw, and imagine anything. We will be able to achieve this through this project!

Mrs. Palazzolo Dawes Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 3 $101.22
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.68 25 $67.00
Raymond Geddes 66865 Dr. Seuss Number 2 Pencils With Giant Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $30.32 1 $30.32
Giggle Time Koala Pencil Buddy (36) Pieces - Koala Stuffed Animal Pencil Toppers, Pencil Clip On, Koala Bear Prizes for Students, Kids’ Party Favor, Piñata Stuffer - 2 inches • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $24.83 1 $24.83
BIC Matic Grip Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Hard Lead, Dozen (MPG11-BLK) • Quill.com $12.02 2 $24.04
100 Pcs Fun Pencils for Kids Bulk Pompom Fluffy Pencils Cute Fuzzy Pencil Multicolored Wooden Pencil Colorful with Fur Ball for Children Students School Classroom Birthday Party Favor Rewards Gift • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
The Pencil Grip Triangle Grips - Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $3.62 6 $21.72
Ireer 60 Pcs Scented Pencils for Kids Animal Fruit Fun Smelly Pencils Bulk HB Graphite with 60 Pcs Cute Cartoon Toppers Gift for School Office Classroom Party Reward Supplies(Bright Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
18 Pcs Pet Erasers,Cute Jelly Erasers for Kids,Large Dog Cat Rabbit Scented Erasers,Animal Pencil Erasers for Girls Boys Students Office Supplies,Homework Rewards,Soft and Flexible (Pet) • Amazon Business $8.59 2 $17.18
Leinuosen 30 Pieces Scented Pencils Fun Pencil with 12 Eraser Cartoon Pencil Toppers Fruit Pencil Toppers with Pencil Toppers Lovely Wood Pencil with Fruit Element Graphite Pencil(Unicorn) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Pencil Grip The Classics Extreme Gel Pencil Grips, Ergonomic Writing Aid For Lefties And Righties, Assorted Colors, 48 pieces, TPG-16548 • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Raymond Geddes Donut Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $14.26 1 $14.26
Raymond Geddes Axolotl Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
ArtCreativity Galaxy Pencils for Kids- Pack of 48- Assorted Outer Space Designs- Cute Writing Pencils with Durable Erasers, Teacher Supplies for Classrooms, Student Reward, Astronomy Party Favors • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Zddaoole 100 Pcs Cute Pencil Topper Decoration,Bulk Random Pencil Topper Accessories,Different Pencil Clips Decorations for Pupil/Junior Students Gifts,Awards,Prize • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Leinuosen 30 Pieces Scented Pencils Fun Pencil with 12 Eraser Cartoon Pencil Toppers Fruit Pencil Toppers with Pencil Toppers Lovely Wood Pencil with Fruit Element Graphite Pencil(Animal) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
18 Pack Cute Erasers for Kids Bulk,Jelly Erasers,Fruit Erasers,Dinosaur Erasers,Large Animal Erasers for Girls and Boys,Fun Pencil Erasers for Students School Supplies Prize Gift,Soft and Flexible • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Mr. Pen- Animal Pencil Top Erasers, 60 Pack, Erasers, Pencil Eraser Tops, Pencil Toppers, Erasers for Pencils, Fun Erasers, Pencil Erasers Toppers, Cute Erasers for Kids, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
Raymond Geddes Monkey Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00

Materials cost

$472.52

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$7.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.93

Total project goal

$599.54

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