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Mrs. Jackson from Modesto, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hooked on Learning: Help Us Add a Backpack Rack!

Help me give my students a safe, organized space by providing a backpack rack that reduces clutter, prevents tripping hazards, and encourages responsibility through designated storage for their personal belongings.

  • $987 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

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Mrs. Jackson Josephine Chrysler Elementary School
Modesto, CA Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The new backpack rack will make a big difference in helping our students stay organized throughout the day. By giving them a designated space for their belongings, it creates a sense of structure and ownership. Students will know exactly where to place their backpacks, which helps reduce clutter and keeps their personal space tidy. This small change can make a big impact, encouraging students to take pride in maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.

It will also help streamline our daily routines.

Clean-up time will be quicker and more efficient, with backpacks neatly stored and out of the way. This not only makes transitions smoother but also helps create a safer classroom by preventing tripping hazards and reducing the chances of chairs tipping over from heavy bags. Ultimately, the backpack rack supports our goal of fostering independence and responsibility while making the classroom a more comfortable and inviting place to learn.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted
Mrs. Jackson Josephine Chrysler Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Modesto, CA 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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Backpack Storage Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $699.00 1 $699.00

Materials cost

$699.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.95

Sales tax

 $63.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.95

Total project goal

$986.34

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