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Ms. Spaliaras from Queens Village, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Spaliaras' Classroom-Organized to Get Ahead!

Help me give my students color-coded, numbered bins to help keep all of their things easily accessible.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Spaliaras's classroom raised $516

This project is fully funded

My Project

Organization skills are so important to students of all ages. Organized students can complete tasks more efficiently and achieve better results. An organized classroom can help reduce stress by offering a clear plan and system that will help students feel more in control. This can help reduce anxiety and enhance learning. It will also improve their self-esteem and confidence, which will no doubt boost overall performance. Organized habits can help students develop a sense of commitment and focus, leading to greater success in their studies and beyond through the development of discipline. From color-coded and multiple-sized bins for easy access to all resources, to magnetic and wall-hanging items to clearly see and display tasks, rubrics, and schedules on wall space for all to see, these tools will make a huge impact for my students.

By giving students the tools they need to stay organized, you can help to create a clutter-free environment that will minimize distractions and increase productivity.

Organized students feel more in control, leading to increased success both academically and personally. Please consider donating to enhance my students' overall learning experience and contribute to a more positive mental and emotional state for all!

Ms. Spaliaras PS 18 Winchester Grades PreK-2

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.

Queens Village, NY View local requests

More than half 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

225 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Magnetic Wall Pockets, Letter Size, Clear, Pack of 6 - PVC • School Specialty $104.32 1 $104.32
Outus 24 Pcs Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids Toy Storage Bins Classroom Storage Organizer Containers Books Bins With 15 Sheets Self Adhesive Labels for Classroom School Supplies(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Storex Metal Shelf Rack with 5 Large Book Bins, 25-7/10 x 14-1/3 x 7-1/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, White - Steel - Durability • School Specialty $43.19 1 $43.19
Teacher Created Resources Plastic Storage Caddy 9 x 9.25 x 5.25 Lime Pack of 6 (TCR20905-6) • Staples $35.74 1 $35.74
6 Pack Colorful Plastic Classroom Storage Bins 13.75" X 10.25" for Organizing A4 Papers Trays, Pencils, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Rainbow Containers for Kids School Supplies by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Storex Interlocking Book Bins, Double Wide, 14-1/2 x 9-1/5 x 7 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 • School Specialty $28.49 1 $28.49
Storex Plastic Double XL Wide Book Bins 7 x 9.2 Assorted Colors 6/Carton (71126E06C) • Staples $27.06 1 $27.06
Storage Pocket Chart, Heavy Duty Wall File Organization Folder with 20 Clear File Pockets, 20 Blank Dry-Erase Name Stickers Plus 4 Over Door Hooks for Files, Classroom & Office (Black, 28.5” X 47”) • Amazon Business $17.81 1 $17.81
144 Large Round Number Stickers, 12 Sheets Consecutive Polka Dot Number 1-36 Label Self-Adhesive Number Stickers Erasable with PET Film for Indoor, Outdoor Office, Classroom, Storage, Boxes (3” Each) • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$384.89

Vendor shipping charges

$17.60

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.34

Total project goal

$515.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$515.60

6 Donors

-$343.74

Donations toward project cost

-$292.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.56

match offer

-$171.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.78

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$0.00

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