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Ms. Saleh from Lackawanna, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get Organized to Get Focused

Help me give my students items to help students to keep their materials organized.

  • $546 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

In our fifth-grade classroom, limited desk space makes it challenging for students to keep their materials organized. Without sufficient desks, students often struggle to manage their books, folders, and supplies, leading to distractions and lost learning time.

To address this, we’re seeking support to provide chair pockets for each student.

These handy organizers attach to the back of chairs, offering additional storage space without taking up valuable classroom real estate. With chair pockets, students can easily access their materials, stay organized, and focus more effectively on their learning.

Whiteboards facilitate real-time collaboration. Students can brainstorm, discuss, and solve problems together, making learning a shared experience. This is particularly effective during group activities where students can collectively build and refer to anchor charts we create together.

Ms. Saleh Martin Road Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Lackawanna, NY 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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile Whiteboard, Magnetic Dry Erase Board with Stand 40x28 inch, Height Adjustable Flipchart Easel Movable with Dry Erase Markers, Magnets, Eraser (Black) • Amazon Business $119.69 1 $119.69
Lewtemi 6 Pack 18 x 17 Inch Chair Pockets for Classroom Pockets Organizer with 4 Chair Storage Slot Without Name Tag Chart Desk Seat Back Storage Organizer for School(Black) • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 2 $51.98
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
12 Pcs Magnetic Storage Pockets Whiteboard Accessory Case Classroom Storage Pouches for Organization Magnet Storage Organizer Pocket File Holder for Teacher Student School Office Fridge,12 Colors • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Small Dry Erase White Board – TANKEE Magnetic Desktop Foldable Whiteboard Portable Mini Easel Double Sided on Table Top with Holder for Drawing, Teacher Instruction, Memo Board • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Teacher Created Resources Die-Cut Magnetic Borders/Trim, 1.5" x 24', Eucalyptus, 2/Pack (TCR77557-2) • Quill.com $22.04 1 $22.04
BIC Intensity Advanced Colorful Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 12-Count Pack of Assorted Colors, Whiteboard Markers for Teachers and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.34 1 $19.34
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $10.54 1 $10.54
SCRIBBLEDO Dry Erase Number Chart 9”x12” White Board Teacher Student 100 Chart for First Grade Classroom Kid Small Math Practice Whiteboard Kindergarten 1st Grade School Supplies • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$427.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.82

Total project goal

$545.44

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