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Ms. Marrero from Hartford, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Organize

Help me give my students with a place to organize their backpacks and keep their workspace clean and safe.

  • $1,162 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

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 requested organizer cart for backpacks will significantly enhance the learning environment by providing a designated and orderly space for students to store their belongings. This organizational tool aims to reduce clutter and distractions, promoting a more focused and conducive atmosphere for learning. By instilling a sense of orderliness, the cart contributes to a smoother classroom experience, allowing students to quickly access their materials and ultimately improving their overall learning efficiency. The primary goal of this project is to create a more organized and efficient learning space for our students. The organizer cart will serve as a practical solution to streamline the storage of backpacks, ensuring that students can maintain a tidy and accessible workspace. Ultimately, we aim to cultivate a positive and well-organized classroom environment that fosters a sense of responsibility and allows students to fully engage in their learning activities. Our students are special due to their unique talents, diverse backgrounds, and the enthusiasm they bring to the learning environment. Each student possesses individual strengths and perspectives, making our classroom a rich tapestry of experiences. This project recognizes and celebrates the special qualities of our students by providing them with an organized and supportive space that acknowledges their uniqueness and encourages a positive and inclusive learning experience.

Ms. Marrero Dwight Bellizzi 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.

Hartford, CT 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

44 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Student Storage Backpack Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $899.00 1 $899.00

Materials cost

$899.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $44.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$987.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.25

Total project goal

$1,161.68

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