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Mr. Sweeney from Phoenix, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Yearbook Club's Quest for Organized Chaos

Help me give my students storage bins, a mailbox, and binders to support our new Yearbook Club!

  • $332 goal

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

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

Our Yearbook Club is a group of passionate, creative students eager to capture the memories of the school year. They work together to photograph events, write stories, and design pages that will make this year’s yearbook something truly special. But to help them stay organized and make the process run smoothly, we need a few essential items: storage bins, a mailbox, and binders. These tools will help keep all of our materials—photos, papers, and notes—in one place, so students can easily find and access what they need to bring their ideas to life.

The storage bins will help us keep our supplies neatly organized, preventing clutter and confusion as we work.

The mailbox will give us a secure spot to collect student submissions, photos, and ideas for the yearbook. And the binders will allow us to keep drafts and designs in order, making it easier for the students to collaborate and track the progress of the yearbook. These simple yet important items will help our Yearbook Club operate smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that we meet our deadlines and create a yearbook that truly represents our school.

My students are hardworking, creative, and dedicated to making this year’s yearbook unforgettable. They pour their hearts into the project, and with your help, we can provide them with the tools they need to stay organized and focused. These items will not only help them with the yearbook process but also teach them valuable skills in teamwork, responsibility, and organization that they can carry with them for years to come. Thank you for supporting our Yearbook Club and helping our students shine!

Mr. Sweeney Cartwright School Grades 3-5

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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 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AdirOffice Classroom Mailbox - Wooden Literature Organizer, Construction Paper Storage Organizer, Mail Sorter with Slots, Office Mailboxes with Removable Shelf (27 Slot, White) • Amazon Business $150.99 1 $150.99
SUNEE 1/2 Inch Binders 3 Ring 4 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School or Office Supplies, Assorted Pastel Binder • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
IRIS USA 13 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Clear • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$231.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.77

Total project goal

$331.78

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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