The Outsiders - Class Set of Books (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

The Outsiders - Class Set of Books

Classroom project requested by Mrs. H. on Aug 15, 2008

High Poverty

Kentucky

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"I am a 7th and 8th grade language arts teacher in a socioeconomically-depressed area. Our school is in Kentucky tier consequences.

Many of our students live in poverty and our county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. Our educational funding has been cut and resources are despe..." more»

"I am a 7th and 8th grade language arts teacher in a socioeconomically-depressed area. Our school is in Kentucky tier consequences.

Many of our students live in poverty and our county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state. Our educational funding has been cut and resources are desperately needed.

Our school needs technology and books in order that we are to better able to pull our scores out of tier consequences. Our children need to be able to compete with other areas in their education.

My students need 30 copies of The Outsiders book for a literary unit. The majority of these students are from a lower socioeconomic background and many do not enjoy reading. My goal is to instill a love of reading in those students who never enjoyed it before. I believe this particular book will reach many of those who do not like to read by making connections with their own lives.

Your help will ensure that my students will experience literature in a way that they, perhaps, may have not before. hide»

My students need 30 copies of The Outsiders book for a literary unit. details»

Sep 8, 2009 Mrs. H. the Teacher

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Apr 6, 2009 Fabiola L an intern at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. H.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Oct 7, 2008 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the books for Mrs. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Oct 7, 2008 Mrs. H. the Teacher

Dear Pamela Ribon, Molly, Cara and Katie,

Thank you so very much for the gift of The Outsiders classroom set of books. When I announced that our project had been funded, the students cheered! Since this area is high-poverty and a large portion of our students experience personal hardships of all kinds, I believe this book will help them to make a connection with literature that they otherwise may not have. Our county does not have a public library and there are very few opportunities for children to participate in activities that will enrich their lives and divert them from detrimental situations. Your thoughtfulness is going to have a positive effect on 120+ children. My students and I cannot thank you enough!

Sincerely,
Shanna

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Oct 3, 2008 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Oct 3, 2008 Pamela Ribon from Los Angeles, CA supporting Tomato Nation Fall Contest 2008

"This is my favorite book from when I was a kid (I read it at least ten times, including imagining myself as a character who hung out with Ponyboy and Johnny). Many, many years later, I was lucky enough to be able to thank S.E. Hinton for writing a book that made me become a writer. And now the gift is yours. Find your passion. Stay gold."

Oct 3, 2008 Cara gave from farmington, MO supporting Tomato Nation Fall Contest 2008

Oct 2, 2008 Katie gave from University Heights, OH supporting Tomato Nation Fall Contest 2008

Oct 2, 2008 Molly gave from Oklahoma City, OK supporting Tomato Nation Fall Contest 2008

Aug 20, 2008 Keelin B a staff member at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.

Aug 20, 2008 Keelin B a staff member at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

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Aug 15, 2008Mrs. H. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Outsiders	AKJ Books	$6.97	30	$209.10

Vendor Shipping Charges				$20.91
State Sales Tax				$12.55
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$5.23
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$17.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$265.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$58.17
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$323.17
4 Donors				-$323.17
To Go				$0.00