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Ms. Paulino from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized Minds, Ready to Learn!

Help me give my students storage solutions, including file box plastic organizers, plastic drawers, storage containers, color envelopes, and heavy-duty packing tape, to keep their learning materials organized and accessible.

  • 10 donors
  • $287 goal

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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

I love my students for their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives. Each one brings something special to the classroom, and they all have different learning needs that make them so dynamic. With the resources I’m requesting, including file organizers, storage containers, color envelopes, and heavy-duty packing tape, my students will be able to keep their materials organized and easily accessible, which will promote a more structured learning environment.

The goal of this project is to create an organized space where students can engage more effectively with their learning materials.

The specific items will help reduce clutter and ensure that all resources, from worksheets to visual aids, are easy to find and ready for use. This will allow for smoother transitions between activities and improve overall productivity.

What makes my students truly special is their ability to thrive in an environment tailored to their individual needs, and with these resources, I’ll be able to meet those needs more efficiently. They each have unique strengths, and I’m committed to providing them with the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Ms. Paulino PS138M @ PS189M Grades 3-5

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 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

6 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite Corporation 16 Qt Storage Container • Kaplan Early Learning Company $10.76 6 $64.56
IRIS USA File Box Plastic File Organizer for Letter/Legal File, Document Box, Storage Bin Tote Organizer with Durable and Secure Latching Lid, Stackable, Nestable, BPA-Free, Clear 35 Qt. 4 Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Small Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Art and Craft Supply Storage Organizers, Office Supply Flat Storage Container, Stackable Clear Storage Box, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
IRIS USA File Box Plastic File Organizer for Letter/Legal File, Document Box, Storage Bin Tote Organizer with Durable and Secure Latching Lid, Stackable, Nestable, BPA-Free, Clear 35 Qt. 4 Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Small 3 Drawer Unit • Grainger $10.51 2 $21.02
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
EOOUT 30 Pack 10 Color Plastic Envelopes Poly Envelopes, File Folders Clear Document Folders File Envelopes with Label Pocket A4 Size • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Staples Assorted Binder Clips 1 Capacity Black 60 Clips/Pack (ST15339-CC) • Staples $7.03 1 $7.03

Materials cost

$210.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.98

Total project goal

$286.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $286.56

7 Donors

-$221.56

Donations toward project cost

-$188.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.23

Matching donations from our partners

-$65.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$55.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

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 $0.00

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