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Mrs. Murphy from Carteret, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized & Equipped: Mail Slots and Pencils for Success!

Help me give my students sturdy mail organizers to safely store their classroom necessities along with pre-sharpened pencils.

  • 7 donors
  • $368 still needed

expires Jul 23

  • 7 donors
  • $368 still needed
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My Project

The wooden mail slots will help keep my classroom organized by providing each student with a designated space for important papers, assignments, and handouts. This will reduce lost work, promote responsibility, and streamline transitions, allowing for more efficient learning time.

Together, these items will create a more structured, prepared, and productive learning environment!

The pencils are an essential supply that ensures every student has the tools they need to participate fully in class. Having a steady supply eliminates the stress of forgotten or broken pencils and keeps students focused on their work instead of searching for materials.

Mrs. Murphy Carteret Junior High School 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.

More about Mrs. Murphy

Carteret, NJ View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EasyPAG Wooden Mail Sorter Organizer 27 Slots Student Mailbox Classroom Desktop Literature File Sorter for Office Home School, Black/White • Amazon Business $141.99 3 $425.97
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 2 $67.48

Materials cost

$493.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$530.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.68

Total project goal

$624.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$624.53

4 Donors

-$195.00

Donations toward project cost

-$165.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$62.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$53.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.38

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$367.04

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