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Ms. Sorensen from Wichita, KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yes, Victoria, the Pen Is Mightier!

Help me give my students writing supplies that help them create their stories, their art and their voice that are personal and meaningful to them.

  • $300 goal

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My Project

At my 90% free, reduced and highest special education high school, my students do not have the luxury of “fancier” writing supplies. This is my first year teaching creative writing and I want my students to feel that they “matter” and not be given “generic” booklets that we make in class. (Not that there is anything wrong with that)

Expressing their voice through words using their journal book of choice as well as a writing instrument that lasts longer than the dollar store pen would make a serious impact on their morale.

Several of my students are so talented! I need them to believe in their skills and know they can achieve so much with words and the imagination written.

Ms. Sorensen West High School Grades 9-12

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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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Wichita, KS 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thenshop 10 Pack PU Leather Journal Notebook Bulk Christmas Appreciation Gift Refillable Travel Vintage Journal Diary with Pocket for Staff Classroom Reward,100 Gsm Lined Paper, 10 Colors(A6 7" x 5") • Amazon Business $38.79 2 $77.58
Glenmal 10 Pack PU Leather Journal Notebook Refillable Travel Writing Journals Vintage Diary Christmas Gift for Women Teen Girls and Men, 100GSM Lined Paper, 10 Colors(A6/ 7 x 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Black Ink Dozen (2096159) • Staples $14.69 2 $29.38
SHARPIE S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Purple Gel Ink Pens, 12 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Quill.com $9.89 1 $9.89
SHARPIE S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Blue Ink Gel Pen, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$206.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.91

Total project goal

$299.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $299.40

1 Donor

-$299.40

Donations toward project cost

-$254.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.91

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 $0.00

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