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Mrs. Shull from Cherryville, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Shull's classroom raised $290

Help Us Build a Library Where Every Reader Thrives!

Help me give my students a functional classroom library by donating today to provide our students with books tailored to their reading levels and an easy-to-use organizational system/ shelf that fosters independent learning.

Mrs. Shull Cherryville Elementary School

Cherryville, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Imagine walking into a room full of books, but not being able to read a single one of them.

For many of my students, that is their daily reality.

Right now, our classroom library is a bit of a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. We have wonderful, eager readers, but we are facing two major hurdles: many of our books don’t match my students' current reading levels, and our lack of an organized system makes finding (and returning) the perfect book a chaotic chore rather than an exciting adventure. I want to change that, and I need your help to build a functional, accessible classroom library.

The Big Picture: What We Need

To turn our reading corner into a bustling literary hub, we are raising funds for two critical components:

Books on Their Level: A diverse collection of high-interest books that span a wide range of reading abilities. Every student—whether they are working hard to catch up or looking for a serious reading challenge—deserves to pull a book off the shelf and feel confident saying, "I can read this!"

An Age-Appropriate Organization System: A kid-friendly checkout and sorting system (complete with durable, color-coded bins and easy-to-use labels). This will teach my students independence, accountability, and organizational skills as they learn to manage their own library checkout process.

Why Your Donation Matters

A functional classroom library isn't just about storing books; it’s about equity, independence, and fostering a lifelong love for learning. When students can easily navigate a library tailored to their needs, magic happens:

"The right book, in the hands of the right child, at the right time, can change a life."

By donating, you are providing the tools my students need to build reading stamina, boost their comprehension, and take pride in managing their own learning space.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 3 donors

Project tagged as

Cherryville, NC
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Traditional School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Shull Cherryville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cherryville, NC 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Scholastic First Little Readers, Set of 80 Books, Level E to F • Amazon Business $77.56 1 $77.56

aboxoo Metal Kids Bookshelf Freestanding Bookcase for Children Room 32 in Large Toy Organizer Modern MinimalistWhite Stable Metel Bookstore Bedroom, Living, Library Book Unit Storage • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99

Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set C • Staples $39.29 1 $39.29

Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set D • Staples $29.09 1 $29.09

Materials cost			$197.93
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$15.44
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$246.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$43.47
Total project goal			$289.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$289.81
3 Donors			-$289.81
Donations toward project cost			-$246.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$43.47
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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