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Mrs. Russell's classroom raised $613

Help Turn “I Don’t Like Reading” Into “One More Chapter!”

Help me give my students an inviting classroom library filled with engaging books and accessible displays that spark curiosity, celebrate diverse stories, connect to learning, and inspire a lifelong love of reading!

Mrs. Russell Freedom Trail Elementary School

Elk Park, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are curious, energetic fifth graders who bring a wide range of interests, personalities, and reading abilities into our classroom each day. What makes them special is that they are eager to learn when they can connect with what they are reading. I want every student, whether they already love books or are still searching for the book that makes reading click, to see themselves as a reader and have access to stories and topics that genuinely interest them.

The books requested for our classroom library will provide students with a wider variety of engaging, age-appropriate choices at different reading levels.

Having books readily available in our classroom means students can spend more time reading, exploring new genres, discovering favorite authors, and building important skills such as vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and critical thinking. Most importantly, having choices allows students to take ownership of their reading and experience the excitement of finding a book they truly don't want to put down.

My goal for this project is to create a classroom library that helps transform reading from something students have to do into something they want to do. By putting high-interest books directly into their hands, I hope to build stronger, more confident readers while developing a love of reading that extends far beyond fifth grade. With the support of donors, our classroom shelves can become a place where every student can find their next great book and maybe even discover a lifelong love of reading.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

15 students impacted 3 donors

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Elk Park, NC
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Science
Traditional School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Russell Freedom Trail Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Elk Park, 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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Aheaplus Rotating Bookshelf, 4 Tier Wood Revolving Bookcase Tower,Black Oak | 360 Display Spinning Bookshelf Tower, Corner Turning Book Shelf, Round Narrow Bookcase Organizer for Small Space, Living Room • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98

4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00

Physical Science Grade 4: 5-Book Set • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95

4 Book Set: Native American Paperback Book Club (ages 8-12) - The Sea in Winter, We Still Belong, How I Became a Ghost, Ancestor Approved • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00

Physical Science Grade 5: 5-Book Set • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97

3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00

CONIJIWA 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard with Magnetic Pen Holder, Heavy Duty Acrylic Magnetic Shelves for Classroom Furniture,Office, Refrigerator,School Supplies-Black • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98

Materials cost			$448.88
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$35.01
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.73
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$520.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$91.87
Total project goal			$612.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$612.49
2 Donors			-$562.49
Donations toward project cost			-$478.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$84.37
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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