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

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Starting Off Organized!

Help me give my students the office supplies they need to have access to an organized classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kendayl's classroom raised $281

This project is fully funded

My Project

When working with students that require a systemic way of learning, it is essential to their success that their materials and classroom environment are organized and accessible. In order to create a learning environment that is organized and easily accessible to both staff and students, I need simple office supplies, such as file folders, post-its, and dividers, to set up efficient systems. It seems silly that these basic office items that teachers need to do their jobs are not readily available!

A multidisciplinary team approach is essential when working with students with diverse needs in the school environment.

It takes constant collaboration between multiple providers inside and outside of the classroom. It is my job as a teacher to ensure that there is efficient and constant collaboration between myself and parents, related service providers, medical professionals, therapist, and other school staff. Working with a multidisciplinary team will allow me to provide a comprehensive and individualized education for my students. The office supplies listed will not only be used to create an organized and accessible learning environment, but will also be used to promote efficient and effective collaboration between various providers, while keeping students' information confidential.

Ms. Kendayl New Field Primary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pendaflex Extra Capacity Reinforced Hanging Folders, 2", Legal Size, Assorted Colors, 1/5 Cut, 25/BX (4153x2 ASST) $22.42 6 $134.52
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons, Bright Colors, Recyclable(654-24SSMIA-CP) $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Catalog Mailing Envelopes, Peel & Seal, 9x12 Inch, Brown Kraft, 100-Pack - AMZP13 $14.07 1 $14.07
Pendaflex A-Z Top Tab Recycled Gray Pressboard 1/5-Tab File Guides, Letter, 25/Set (PN925) $12.74 1 $12.74
Post-it Message Flags, "Sign and Date", Bright Green, 1-Inch Wide, 200/Desk Grip Dispenser, 1-Dispenser/Pack - 680-HVSD $9.98 1 $9.98
ExcelMark Self-Inking Rubber Teacher Grading Stamp - to The Parents of $9.48 1 $9.48
Assorted Color SIGN HERE Arrow Flag Set, 1/2x1-3/4, 4 Colors, 120/Dispenser (MMM684SH) $4.88 1 $4.88

Materials cost

$205.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.13

Total project goal

$280.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$280.87

5 Donors

-$139.56

Donations toward project cost

-$120.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.43

match offer

-$139.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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