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Ms. Westen from Emden, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Organized!

Help me give my students basic materials to keep us organized for the upcoming year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Westen's classroom raised $500

This project is fully funded

My Project

I'm seeking support to provide essential organizational supplies for my classroom— items like bins, pencil bags, and labels that help keep materials in order and students on task. A well-organized space not only reduces distractions but also fosters independence and efficiency. With your support, I can create a learning environment where every student thrives.

Instead of my usual 12-16 students, I will have 24 fourth graders!

Funding this project will also ease the financial burden on my students’ families by shortening their supply lists and making it more feasible for me as a teacher to create a calm, functional space without stretching my personal budget. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place of calm, focus, and success!

Ms. Westen Emden Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Black Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 6 $209.94
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1.5", Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 (90630) • Amazon Business $33.75 3 $101.25
Officygnet 3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 36 Packs Bulk Zipper Pencil Case in 6 Colors, Pencil Pouches with Clear Window for Storing School Office Supplies, Cloth Pencil Bag for 3 Hole Binder • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Avery Easy Peel Laser Address Labels, 1" x 2-5/8", White, 750 Labels/Pack (5260) • Quill.com $17.57 1 $17.57
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 1 $17.48

Materials cost

$378.23

Vendor shipping charges

$10.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.89

Total project goal

$499.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$499.29

1 Donor

-$499.29

Donations toward project cost

-$424.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.89

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$0.00

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