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Mrs. Freeman from Berwyn, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Middle School & Organized... No Longer a Juxtaposition

My students need organizational supplies such as binders, files, and tabs to increase their organizational independence.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Freeman's classroom raised $431

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Have you ever looked into a middle school student's backpack or locker? I have found socks, papers from 6th grade, string cheese from breakfast and more. Organization is a challenge for many but can be especially challenging for middle school students.

I am a special education teacher that has the wonderful opportunity to co-teach throughout the day.

I work with 14 special education students and 90 regular education students. We are a predominantly low socioeconomic community. Our students change classes and teachers several times a day. Usually from one period to the next their homework is lost. Their backpacks are filled with unnecessary items and often cause great distress for a student. These are exceptional students and when given the right tools are able to be as successful as their peers.

My Project

An organized student with special needs has a leveled playing field. When students know their work is only in one location, they begin to take pride in their work. They will be able to feel successful. I will teach students to organize their classes using dividers, 3 ring binders or an expandable file. Some students will make AM and PM binders while the more disorganized will use expandable files to keep their materials in one place. I will teach organizational skills and reward ongoing organization.

Being able to level the playing field with organizational supplies is just one more step for my students to become a successful student.

I will hope that these skills with move with them from middle school to high school and on throughout their lives.

Mrs. Freeman Heritage Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECONOMY BINDER 2" BLUE -- Avery Economy Round Ring Reference Binder; 2" Capacity, Blue • Quill $4.49 10 $44.90
POLY RING BINDER POCKETS W/TABS, MULTICOLOR, 5 PK -- Cardinal Indexed Tab Pockets for Poly Ring Binders; Multi-Colored • Quill $4.22 20 $84.40
ECONOMY BINDER, 2" -- Avery Economy Round Ring Reference Binder; 2" Capacity, Black • Quill $4.49 10 $44.90
POLY EXPANDING FILE, LETTER SIZE -- Quill Brand Poly Expanding Desktop File; Blue • Quill $14.84 5 $74.20
POLY EXPANDING FILE,LTR SIZE -- Quill Brand Poly Expanding Desktop File; Black • Quill $14.84 5 $74.20

Materials cost

$322.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.23

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$365.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.53

Total project goal

$430.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $430.20

5 Donors

-$430.20

Donations toward project cost

-$365.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.53

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