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Mrs. Ross from Richmond VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Getting and Staying Organized

Help me give my students the organization we so desperately need with a shelving unit that will house their workbooks, notebooks, and graded papers; a one stop shop for all things math!

  • $456 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I could have never imagined the amount of paperwork, books, and workbooks that I would have to house as a middle school teacher. Going from elementary with 20 kids to middle school with 65 kids was a big eye opener. I have felt that my students need a space to house all of their math supplies that is grab and go. This space will offer much needed organization and support for students to become self-guided in their preparation for class.

This shelving unit will be the place where students can store their math workbook, notebooks, and see all of their work from the semester.

We will keep students accountable by doing folder checks and making sure they are putting their completed work in their folder. Students will have the responsibility of returning items to their correct spot. I have also included some candy incentives and a few items that are necessary classroom staples, like tape. This project will be a game changer for my students.

Mrs. Ross
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 01643V01 4 Shelf Unit, Flat Gray Shelves & Legs, 1-Pack • Amazon Business $61.34 1 $61.34
Huolewa New Collapsible File Storage Organizer Box, Decorative Linen Office Document Storage Bins, Hanging Filing Organization Boxes for Letter/Legal Folder Storage with Lids (Brown) - Box only • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
BINO l Plastic Storage Bins, XLarge - White l THE BLOSSOM COLLECTION l Multi-Use Organizer Bin l Built-in Handles l Plastic Woven Basket for Organizing l Pantry Storage Basket l Home Organizing Basket • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Smead Colored Hanging File Folder with Tab, 1/5-Cut Adjustable Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Jewel Tone Colors, 25 per Box (64056) • Amazon Business $21.51 2 $43.02
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $9.68 2 $19.36
InnoGear Essential Oil Diffuser, Upgraded Diffusers for Essential Oils Aromatherapy Diffuser Cool Mist Humidifier with 7 Colors Lights 2 Mist Mode Waterless Auto Off for Home Office Room, Basic White • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
STARBURST FaveREDs Fruit Chews Candy, 15.6 Ounce Pouch • Amazon Business $3.78 3 $11.34
GE 6-Outlet Power Strip, 2 Pack, 2 Ft Extension Cord, Heavy Duty Plug, Grounded, Integrated Circuit Breaker, 3-Prong, Wall Mount, UL Listed, White, 14833 • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 22.2 yd, Designed for Packing, Shipping and Mailing, Strong Seal on All Box Types, 1.5" Core, Clear, 3 Rolls with Dispenser (142-3) • Amazon Business $10.17 1 $10.17
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Mixed Candy, Individually Wrapped, 46 oz Bulk Variety Bag • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
EXPO 8473KF Precision Point Whiteboard Eraser • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.23 1 $8.23
Universal Nonskid Paper Clips, Wire, Jumbo, Silver-100 ct, 3 pk • Amazon Business $6.87 1 $6.87
EXPO 80661 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 4-Count • Amazon Business $4.81 1 $4.81

Materials cost

$351.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.26

Total project goal

$455.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$455.06

2 Donors

-$352.53

Donations toward project cost

-$299.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.88

match offer

-$102.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.38

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$0.00

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