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Ms. Marzullo from Staten Island, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organize to Excel: Empowering 6th Graders with Essential Tools

Help me give my students organization tools to take accountability for their work!

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My Project

Implementing organization items like bins, hanging file folders, index cards, and boxes can significantly enhance students' learning experiences in several ways. These tools promote a sense of order and structure, allowing students to keep their study materials, notes, and assignments neatly organized.

When students can easily locate their resources, they spend less time searching and more time focused on learning, which enhances their overall productivity and efficiency.

Additionally, these items facilitate effective categorization and sorting of information. Bins and file folders can help students segregate subjects or topics, making it easier for them to review and revise specific content areas. Index cards and boxes are excellent tools for flashcards and quick reference, enabling students to condense information into manageable chunks for better retention.

Our primary goal for students is to cultivate strong organizational skills that will serve as a foundation for their academic journey and beyond. By instilling these habits early on, we aim to empower them to manage their time and resources effectively, setting them up for success in higher education and future careers.

What makes our students special is their unique potential and diverse talents. Each student possesses individual strengths waiting to be nurtured. By providing them with the tools and skills needed for organization, we aim to unlock their full potential, fostering a sense of confidence and self-assurance in their abilities. We believe that organized learning environments not only enhance academic performance but also contribute to the holistic development of our students, preparing them for the challenges of the future.

Ms. Marzullo Intermediate School 27 Anning S Prall Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

90 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MaxGear Hanging File Organizer Box, Acrylic File Folder Organizer with Built-in Handles, Clear File Storage Organizer for Letter/A4 File Folder, Desktop Acrylic File Box for Home Work Office • Amazon Business $28.89 8 $231.12
Pendaflex Hanging File Folders Letter Size - 50 Pack of Black File Folders - 1/5 Cut Tabs - Adjustable Tabs - Bulk File Folders for Filing Cabinet with Tabs - Manilla File Folders 8.5 X 11 • Amazon Business $32.81 5 $164.05
Neando Index Cards Guide Dividers 3x5 inches, the Blank Index Cards Guide, 1/4 Cut Tabbed Note Cards, File and Recipe Guides, 400gsm Paper, Assorted Colors, 20 Counts • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
H4D Index Card Holder 3x5, Index Card Box Organizer Case, 3x5 Flash Note Card Holder, 300 Card Capacity Box, 2 Packs (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$417.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.01

Total project goal

$533.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $533.41

9 Donors

-$533.41

Donations toward project cost

-$453.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.01

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 $0.00

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