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Mrs. Murtha from Queen Creek, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting the Way to Focused Learning

Help me give my students headphones, lamps, organizers, and storage tools to create a calm, clutter-free, and focused learning space that supports reading, technology use, and classroom organization every day.

  • $250 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

Our classroom is in need of a few essential tools to help students focus, stay organized, and feel comfortable while learning. With your support, we will add standing lamps to create a calming, well-lit environment perfect for reading and independent work. A class set of headphones will allow students to engage in online learning without distractions. Magnetic cable organizers will help keep our workspace neat and tangle-free, while an over-the-door organizer will provide easy access to classroom supplies. These simple additions will make a big difference in helping students feel supported, focused, and ready to learn each day.

Mrs. Murtha Newell Barney Junior High School Grades 6-8 Queen Creek, AZ View local requests 16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PARTPHONER Modern Standing Lamp with Lampshade, Minimalist Tall Lamp with Foot Switch for Living, Bedroom, Kids Room, Office • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
24 Pack Headphones Bulk Multi-Colors Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for School Classroom Christmas Students and Adult • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
SUNFICON Cable Organizers Clips Magnetic Earbuds Cords Winder Bookmark Clips Whiteboard Noticeboard Fridge Magnets USB Cable Manager Ties Straps for Home,Office,School 5 Pack Assorted Light Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
homyfort Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Hanging Shoe Rack Storage Holder for Closet Door, Zapateras Organizer with 24 Extra Large Pockets for Mens’ Shoes (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$167.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.49

Total project goal

$249.93

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