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Mrs. Spendlove from Saginaw, MI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizing for Success: Mailbox Sorter and Binder Clips Organization

Help me give my students a mailbox sorter and binder clips to help keep our classroom organized. These tools will help manage student papers and materials efficiently, ensuring a productive and focused learning environment for all students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Spendlove's classroom raised $163

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our busy classroom, staying organized is key to providing a productive learning environment. To streamline the daily flow of materials, I am seeking your help in acquiring a mailbox sorter and binder clips. The mailbox sorter will allow me and the students to sort and important papers, assignments, and communications to send home to families each week. The binder clips will assist in keeping student work and classroom resources neatly organized, reducing clutter and promoting focus. They will also be used to label each student's mailbox. By having these organizational tools, I can better manage the classroom and ensure that all students have easy access to the materials they need for success.

Your generous contribution will directly impact our ability to stay organized, leading to a smoother and more efficient classroom experience for all.

Thank you for your support in fostering a more organized and productive learning environment!

Mrs. Spendlove Thomas White 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.

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.

Saginaw, MI View local requests

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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Black BK27WF01 • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
Binder Clips, 100PCS Large Binder Clips Assorted Sizes, Medium Small Binder Clips for Paperwork, Bulldog Clips, Office Clips, Paper Clamps, Colorful Binder Clips for Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
School Smart Binder Clip, Large, 2 Inches, Pack of 36 - Steel - Durability • School Specialty $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$105.81

Vendor shipping charges

$0.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.35

Total project goal

$162.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$162.33

1 Donor

-$162.33

Donations toward project cost

-$137.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.35

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$0.00

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