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Mrs. Sutton from Kinston, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Sutton's classroom raised $534

Organization and Preparation for Student Success

Help me give my students an organized classroom with storage carts, student mailboxes, and durable learning materials that promote independence, maximize instructional time, and support academic success every day.

My Project

A well-organized classroom creates a strong foundation for student learning. My second-grade students thrive when materials are easy to access, learning resources are readily available, and instructional time is maximized.

This project will provide organizational tools that help create an efficient and engaging learning environment.

Rolling carts and teacher toolboxes will allow me to store and organize small-group materials, intervention resources, classroom supplies, and student learning tools. The literature organizer will provide each student with a designated space for assignments, take-home folders, and completed work, promoting responsibility and independence.

The laminator and laminating pouches will help preserve instructional materials, center activities, flashcards, task cards, visual supports, and anchor charts that students use throughout the year. By protecting these resources, they can be used repeatedly, saving valuable classroom funds while ensuring students have access to high-quality learning materials.

With these supplies, I can spend less time searching for materials and more time focusing on what matters most—teaching and supporting my students. An organized classroom helps students stay engaged, build independence, and achieve academic success.

Thank you for helping create a classroom where organization and preparation support every student's learning journey.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Sutton Contentnea - Savannah School Grades PreK-2

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.

Kinston, 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Black BK27WF01 • Amazon Business $90.98 1 $90.98
Fellowes Spectra 125 Thermal Laminator, 12.5" Width, Silver/Black (FLW5739701) • Quill.com $79.99 1 $79.99
SYKIARIOL Rolling Cart with Drawers,Utility Cart With 8 Drawers and Wooden Tabletop for Living Room,Classroom,Bedroom,Bathroom,Dorm,Office,Dark Grey • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
IRIS USA 26-Drawer Teacher Toolbox, 2 Pack, Made in USA, Stackable Plastic Storage Drawers for Crafts, Stickers, Crayons, Markers, Beads, Hardware, Building Bricks, Garage Organizer Cabinet, Black • Amazon Business $58.83 1 $58.83
Aratan 3 Tier Rolling Cart with Drawer, Metal Utility Cart on Wheels Storage Cart with Wood Top, Kitchen Cart Art Cart Organizer for Bathroom Office Balcony Living Room • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $39.45 1 $39.45
3M Thermal Laminating Pouch Variety Pack, 110 Assorted Clear Pouches (6 Sizes, from Small ID 2.52" x 4.25" to Letter 9" x 11.4"), 3 mil & 5 mil for Documents, Photos, Cards, Badges • Amazon Business $17.91 1 $17.91

Materials cost

$387.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.97

Total project goal

$533.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$533.12

1 Donor

-$533.12

Donations toward project cost

-$453.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.97

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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