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Mrs. Irby from Washington, DC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizing Chaos - Preparing for a New Year

Help me give my students storage bins to help organize the classroom and prepare for the upcoming school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Irby's classroom raised $471

This project is fully funded

My Project

As the school year gracefully winds down, a teacher's classroom often resembles a vibrant whirlwind of projects, supplies, and memories collected over countless lessons. Into this beautiful chaos step the humble storage bins, ready to bring a sense of calm and order. These trusty containers act as temporary homes for the diverse array of learning materials, art supplies, and classroom essentials that have fueled a year of discovery. By thoughtfully organizing these items into labeled bins, teachers can transform cluttered spaces into havens of efficiency, making the end-of-year pack-up a far more manageable and even (dare we say) enjoyable process.

Beyond the immediate practicality of tidying up, these storage bins offer a delightful promise for the future.

Imagine the joy of returning in the fall to a neatly organized closet and easily accessible resources! Instead of spending precious time sifting through piles, We can dive straight into preparing engaging lessons for our new class. This foresight allows for a smoother transition into the next academic year, fostering a sense of preparedness and reducing unnecessary stress. Each labeled bin becomes a little treasure chest, holding the potential for future learning and creativity, patiently waiting for its moment to shine once again.

In essence, providing our class with ample storage bins at the close of the school year is a gesture of care and appreciation for their tireless dedication. It acknowledges the immense effort they pour into creating enriching learning environments and offers a tangible way to support their organizational needs. These simple containers are more than just plastic; they are tools that promote efficiency, reduce overwhelm, and ultimately allow us to focus on what we do best: inspiring and educating young minds. They represent a thoughtful investment in a well-organized and joyful start to the next chapter.

Mrs. Irby Ketcham Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 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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More than three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Home Logic 66 Qt. Latch Lid Storage Bins Clear/White 6/Pack (7105) • Staples $109.95 2 $219.90
Iris Stack & Pull 54 Qt. Latch Lid Storage Bin Clear (100243) • Staples $20.64 6 $123.84

Materials cost

$343.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.50

Total project goal

$470.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$470.02

2 Donors

-$235.01

Donations toward project cost

-$199.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.25

match offer

-$235.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$199.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.25

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$0.00

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