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Mrs. Sawyer from West Jordan UT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sharp Pencils & Snacks Allow Students to Sharpen Their Minds

Help me give my students pencils, a sharpener, snacks, and a bookshelf for better preparation and learning.

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My high school students have busy lives, so keeping track of pencils and keeping them sharpened can be difficult. The old built-in pencil sharpener in our classroom is in an awkward place and so old that it needs to be replaced by a more efficient electric sharpener. Available school funds cannot keep up with the demand for pencils in each classroom, and my students can't do many assignments without one.

If students are to make the best use of class time each week, they need supplies and sustenance to keep them alert and learning.

Some students miss breakfast and do not have snacks to bring from home, so having a classroom snack stash helps students who need to worry about their assignments more than about their growling stomachs. Our classroom library is also in need of a new shelf to house heavier non-fiction books for students to check out.

Mrs. Sawyer
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4-Shelf Wood Bookcase Freestanding Display Bookshelf for Home Office School (11.6" Depth*33" Width*48" Height,Grey) • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $47.00 2 $94.00
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS Variety Pack (50 Count) - Kids Snack Box with American Snack Assortment for School, Camp, Travel, Gifts • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Mexi-Mix Box Mexican Candy Assortment. 86 count. Care Package Variety of Spicy Candy Box Gift Bulk Dulces Mexicanos Snack Include: Obleas Duvalin Lucas Vero Mango Pulparindo Pelon Pelo Rico • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
OLD WISCONSIN Beef Snack Sticks, High Protein, Gluten Free, 24 Ounce Resealable Jar • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90

Materials cost

$374.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.29

Total project goal

$495.27

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 $495.27

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