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

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Organizational Zen With Storage Cubes

Help me give my students storage for all of our instruments and materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kubajak's classroom raised $326

This project is fully funded

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In the hustle and bustle of a classroom, maintaining order and accessibility to materials is paramount for effective teaching and learning. Enter storage cubes – the unsung heroes of organizational bliss. With your generous support, we can revolutionize our classroom space, ensuring that instruments, materials, and supplies are not just stored but easily accessible and neatly organized.

We need storage cubes to eliminate clutter and to keep our classroom instruments organized.

The requested storage cubes will serve as the backbone of our organizational efforts, providing dedicated spaces for instruments, learning materials, and other essentials.

Our goal for this project is simple yet transformative: to create a classroom environment that fosters productivity, creativity, and engagement. By incorporating storage cubes into our classroom setup, we aim to streamline our workflow, making it easier for both me and my students to find what we need when we need it. With a clean and organized space, we can maximize instructional time and create more opportunities for meaningful learning experiences.

What makes our classroom special is its vibrant energy and the diverse array of talents and interests that fill its walls. From budding musicians to aspiring artists, each student brings something unique to our learning community. With the help of storage cubes, we can celebrate this diversity while maintaining a sense of order and structure that supports everyone's growth and success.

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Chicago, IL
Grades 6-8
Music
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Kubajak Owen Scholastic Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

283 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Bush Furniture Salinas 29.96" 6-Shelf Cube Organizer with Adjustable Shelves, Reclaimed Pine Laminate (SAB148RCP-03) • Quill.com $242.99 1 $242.99

Materials cost			$242.99
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.64
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$276.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$48.82
Total project goal			$325.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$325.45
2 Donors			-$162.72
Donations toward project cost			-$138.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.41
match offer			-$162.73
Match offer toward project cost			-$138.32
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.41
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Organizational Zen With Storage Cubes

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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