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

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Organization is Key

Help me give my students ways to keep our classroom organized as we go back to the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barry's classroom raised $185

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Middle school is truly an epic time of development. Sixth, seventh, and eighth grades challenge students academically, socially, and emotionally. Students learn challenging content, discover their passions and interests, and explore how they fit into this big world.

My students arrive in class curious and ready to work together to learn.

My students are incredibly bright, insightful, funny, and hard workers. They will be our future leaders!

I wish to match my students' efforts with the best possible classroom tools. These materials will enable my students to feel successful and help them to realize their fullest potential. With your help, we can amplify these young leaders' talents - thank you!

My Project

I am preparing to teach from the classroom for the first time this year.

As we plan to social distance in the school, staying organized will be extremely important.

The paper sorters will give us an organized way to turn in student work. The bins will help keep my growing library neat, and these two books will be awesome additions to the collection. The calculator and cell phone charger wall hanger helps us keep our focus during class, but also gives students a personalized place to keep their things. Thank you!

Ms. Barry West Park Academy 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.

Chicago, IL 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

105 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use - Fun Rainbow Colors - 13" x 10" (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $60.47 1 $60.47
Lawei 8 Pack Plastic Organizer Baskets - Colorful Paper Oraganizer Baskets Plastic Bins with Handles, Classroom Office File Holder for Home Kitchen Office School • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
New Kid • MahoganyBooks $11.69 1 $11.69
Loghot 30-Pocket Numbered Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Holder Wall Door Hanging Organizer with Hooks (Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America (PB) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$117.80

Vendor shipping charges

$7.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.63

Total project goal

$184.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$184.20

3 Donors

-$166.55

Donations toward project cost

-$156.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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