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Mrs. Imel from Indianapolis, IN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puzzling Circles

My students need 5 copies each of 4 books, including "City of Ember (Books of Ember Series #1)" and "Elijah of Buxton".

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Imel's classroom raised $194

This project is fully funded

I teach 6th grade in an Indiana charter school. We serve a high-poverty community and our only funding comes from a community organization, rather than a national franchise.

Our charter states that we will provide all supplies for our students because most of them come from a poor financial situation. We are a school with very limited funding, so this becomes a difficult task.

I try to get my kids excited about reading by allowing them to have some choice in the books they read and provide them with different options. They become more excited about reading when they have an actual book in their hands, as opposed to a traditional text book. We will use the books to read in small groups, engage in book discussions, and choose projects that address the students' interest and demonstrate their understanding of the literature they read. These novels will help them to think outside the box by providing puzzles and mysteries that also keep them hooked.

You will make it possible for my students to ignite a fire and passion for reading. They will be able to engage in their learning and experience quality book discussions.

Mrs. Imel Sense Charter School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elijah of Buxton Christopher Paul Curtis • Barnes and Noble $7.19 5 $35.95
Wright 3 Blue Balliett, Brett Helquist (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.19 5 $35.95
City of Ember (Books of Ember Series #1) Jeanne DuPrau • Barnes and Noble $5.39 5 $26.95
The Name of This Book Is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch • Barnes and Noble $5.39 5 $26.95

Materials cost

$125.80

Vendor shipping charges

$12.58

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$159.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.90

Total project goal

$193.90

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$193.90

1 Donor

-$93.06

Donations toward project cost

-$79.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.96

match offer

-$94.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.40

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$0.00

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