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Mrs. McCann from Lowell, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies at Their Fingertips: Building Student Independence

Help me give my students 3 drawer organizational storage bins for their table groups so they can learn to be self-sufficient in managing their supplies and responsibilities.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McCann's classroom raised $555

This project is fully funded

My Project

My 4th grade students are on the verge of a big transition—next year they’ll be heading to middle school, where independence and personal responsibility are essential. To help them get ready, I want to equip our classroom with organizational tools like paper tray organizers for their desks, 3 drawer carts for their table groups, caddies for their shared supplies and pencil cases for their personal materials.

These materials will teach students how to take ownership of their space, keep their desks clean, and manage their supplies without constant reminders.

They'll learn to take pride in their environment and develop systems that make their day run smoothly. By building these habits now, they'll be more confident and prepared for the increased expectations and independence that middle school brings.

With your support, our classroom can run more efficiently, and my students can grow into organized, responsible learners ready to tackle their next big step.

Mrs. McCann Joseph McAvinnue 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.

Lowell, MA 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

23 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do 3-Drawer Plastic Storage Cart on Wheels,Silver • Amazon Business $33.59 5 $167.95
Hoteam 18 Pack Paper Organizer Bins Classroom Storage Tray Letter Size Flat Storage Tray Plastic Art Trays Classroom Pencil Organizer Baskets for School Office Teacher Book Organization(White) • Amazon Business $48.99 2 $97.98
BLUE GINKGO Stackable Organizer Caddy – Korean-Made Portable Tote for Bathroom, Office, Crafts, or School Supplies (Rectangle, White) • Amazon Business $18.99 5 $94.95
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Clear Plastic Pencil Case Large Plastic Crayon Box Bulk Stackable Classroom Stationery Organizer School Supplies(Transparent) • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99

Materials cost

$434.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.19

Total project goal

$554.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.58

6 Donors

-$277.29

Donations toward project cost

-$235.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.59

match offer

-$277.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$235.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.59

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 $0.00

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