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Mrs. Ruschau from East Peoria, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organize a Classroom, One Paper at a Time!

Help me give my students places to organize their materials with chair pockets and a classroom mailbox.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruschau's classroom raised $159

This project is fully funded

My Project

My goal with the project is to tackle students' papers by providing a well-organized classroom.

The clutter of papers, folders, and books can create disorder, leading to wasted time and instructional challenges.

By implementing mailboxes and chair pockets, we can offer students a convenient way to store their materials and ensure that important papers are sent home to families.

Currently, many students place their papers in their desks, which often results in misplaced assignments and missed opportunities for parents to receive their child’s work. With chair pockets and a classroom mailbox, every piece of paper will have a designated spot, streamlining our processes and enhancing communication with families.

Thank you for considering my project!

Mrs. Ruschau Lincoln Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

East Peoria, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maitys 12 Pcs Large 17 Inches Chairback Pocket Chart Student Chair Pockets Chair Back Classroom Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Kids Student Book School Table Organized (Black) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
HOOBRO Literature Organizers, 12 Compartments Office Mailbox with Adjustable Shelves, Wood Countertop Literature Sorter for Office, Home, Classroom, Mailrooms Organization Black BK12WF01 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$102.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.74

Total project goal

$158.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.26

1 Donor

-$158.26

Donations toward project cost

-$134.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.74

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 $0.00

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