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Ms. Michelle from Sunnyvale, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizing for Independence

Help me give my students an organizing cart and file folders to be able to easily and independently access materials.

  • $190 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

Promoting Independence: These organizational tools empower students to independently access and manage their materials. With a designated space for supplies and categorized file folders, students can develop a sense of responsibility and self-sufficiency in managing their educational resources.

Efficient Access to Materials: The organizing cart ensures that essential supplies are readily available, streamlining the process of accessing learning materials.

File folders contribute to efficient organization, allowing students to quickly locate and retrieve relevant materials, which can positively impact their engagement and participation in class activities.

Creating a Conducive Learning Environment: An organized and tidy learning space has a direct impact on the overall classroom environment. The requested items contribute to a well-structured and conducive setting, promoting focus and reducing potential distractions during lessons.

Ms. Michelle Bishop 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.

More about Ms. Michelle

Sunnyvale, CA 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

90 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Rainbow • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Amazon Basics Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Black, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $11.80 2 $23.60
280 Pcs Waterproof Label Stickers for Food Labels,Spice Jar Labels,Kitchen Labels Stickers Pantry Labels,Labels for Food Containers,Reusable Erasable Lables Stickers -3 Different Size • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$118.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.45

Total project goal

$189.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$189.66

1 Donor

-$161.21

Donations toward project cost

-$161.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.45

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$0.00

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