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Ms. Flanigan from Flushing, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Flanigan's classroom raised $237

Creating an Organized Classroom: Tabletop Organizers for Student Success

Help me give my students organizers for our room to keep all of our supplies.

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Ms. Flanigan World Journalism Preparatory School
Flushing, NY Grades 6-8

My Project

An organized classroom environment is essential for maximizing instructional time and supporting student independence. Our classroom currently lacks adequate storage systems for managing instructional materials, student work, and daily supplies. Papers, manipulatives, and frequently used resources must be stored in makeshift locations, which leads to lost materials, cluttered learning spaces, and reduced efficiency during transitions.

This project will provide durable file cabinets and tabletop organizers to create clearly labeled, accessible storage systems for both teachers and students.

These materials will help maintain an orderly classroom environment, reduce downtime, and promote responsibility as students independently locate and return supplies. By improving organization, we can increase instructional time, support smoother routines, and create a calm, structured learning environment that benefits all learners.

Our students rely on consistent routines and clearly organized materials to stay engaged and focused throughout the school day. When supplies are difficult to locate or materials become disorganized, valuable instructional time is lost, and students may become frustrated or disengaged.

Many students benefit from visual structure and predictable systems, particularly those who require additional academic or organizational support. Accessible storage solutions will allow students to independently manage materials, participate more efficiently in classroom activities, and maintain responsibility for shared supplies. An organized classroom also reduces distractions and supports positive classroom management.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Flanigan World Journalism Preparatory School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Flushing, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sweetcrispy 2 Drawer Filing Cabinet White, Rolling Wood File Cabinets with Printer Stand Under Desk Storage Lockable Wheels, Home Office Organizer • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Whalices 52 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - 2.4G Wireless, Rechargeable, Low-Noise, Cute Colorful, Full-Sized, 3 DPI Adjustable Mouse, for Computer, Laptop, PC, Desktop (Gradient Purple) • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
Marbrasse Desk Organizers and Accessories, 5-Tier Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, Mesh File Organizer, Office Desk Accessories & Organization for Supplies (Purple) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Expanding Hanging File Folders for Filing Cabinet, 7 Accordion Pockets, 1.2'' Expandable, Multi-Color Tabs, Letter Size, 50% Wheat Straw, 3 Pack (Assorted Pastel) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Desk Organizer with Drawers, 3 Drawers Storage Organizer, Desktop Storage Drawers for Office/School Supplies, Plastic Stationary Makeup Organizer, Desk Storage Box for Office, School, Home • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Vtopmart 25 PCS Plastic Drawer Organizers Set, 4-Size Versatile Bathroom and Vanity Drawer Organizer Trays, Storage Bins for Makeup, Bedroom, Kitchen Gadgets Utensils and Office • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Purple Gifts for Women, Acrylic Sign for Cubicle Decor or Desk Decorations, Purple Office Decor Acrylic Plaque, Book Shelf Desktop Art Decoration Office Gifts for Mom Sister Friend • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$168.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.54

Total project goal

$236.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $236.96

1 Donor

-$236.96

Donations toward project cost

-$201.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.54

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 $0.00

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