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Ms. Kelly from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized and Ready to Learn!

Help me give my students take-home folders, laminating sheets, envelopes, and painter’s tape to stay organized and engaged.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kelly's classroom raised $665

This project is fully funded

My Project

In my classroom, organization is the key to helping students feel confident and ready to learn each day. With your support, I hope to create a more structured and student-friendly environment by providing essential organizational tools like take-home folders, laminating sheets, envelopes, and painter’s tape.

Take-home folders will help students build responsibility as they carry important papers between home and school.

Laminating sheets will be used to preserve reusable materials like behavior charts, classroom procedures, and center activities. Organizational envelopes will store individual student work, flashcards, or activity pieces to prevent loss or damage. Painter’s tape will help create visual boundaries for lining up, classroom centers, or labeling work areas – all without damaging surfaces.

These tools may seem small, but they make a huge impact on our daily routines and classroom flow. When students can easily access materials and understand expectations, they spend more time learning and less time feeling overwhelmed. Help me give my students the organized space they deserve!

Ms. Kelly McCutcheon Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

32 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Heavyweight File Folder, Letter Size, Red, 25/Box (CLI32004) • Quill.com $74.51 2 $149.02
C-Line Classroom Connector School-to-Home Heavy Duty File Folder, Letter Size, Blue, 25/Box (CLI32005) • Quill.com $53.54 2 $107.08
ScotchBlue ORIGINAL Painter's Tape Value Pack 0.94 x 60 yds. Blue 6/Rolls (2090-24EVP) • Staples $24.49 2 $48.98
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $15.03 3 $45.09
Sterilite 4-Pack Storage Organizer System for Home, Office or Dorm, 3-Drawer, White/Clear • Amazon Business $40.72 1 $40.72
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Fresh and Crisp Lemon Scents, 75 Wipes/Container, 3/Pack (30208) • Quill.com $14.03 2 $28.06
Scotch Blue Painter's Tape - 1.88” x 60 yds • Blick Art Materials $11.97 2 $23.94
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
YESSART 5x7 Small Plastic Envelopes Receipt Check Storage File Holder Case 36 Pack Hook & Loop Closure (clear-36 pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Umriox 48pcs Pencil Pouches, Mesh Bags with Zipper, A6 Size 16 Color Pencil Case Small Zipper Pouch, Zipper Bags, Waterproof Storage Pouch for Pencil, School Office and Travel Organization Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Bright Creations 16 Sheets Incentive Charts for Classroom, Horizontal Sticker Rewards Chart for Kids Behavior Progress, 4 Colors, 22x17 in - Reward Stickers • Amazon Business $14.67 1 $14.67

Materials cost

$516.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.62

Total project goal

$664.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $664.13

1 Donor

-$564.51

Donations toward project cost

-$564.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$99.62

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 $0.00

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