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Mrs. McKoy from Ozark, MO is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take Me Home, Please!

My students need 50 clear literacy backpacks and 3 storage racks.

  • $675 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2009.

This project expired on November 8, 2009.

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Mrs. McKoy West Elementary School
Ozark, MO Grades 3-5

Reading with family inspires readers for a lifetime! I am a teacher for 3rd graders in a highly transient school. I have 28 students and several English Language Learners. Our public school serves students of lower income families and students come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds including Asian, Hispanic, Russian, and German.

Challenging students to read at home is a huge obstacle when there is not enough high quality literature available to take home. Students are continually asking to take books home to read with their family but we are always short of resources. As a result, students are not able to improve reading skills and fall further behind. Due to the low economic status of many students, this is a rising problem. Reading every night is a proven strategy to improving reading comprehension.

I will use the backpacks purchased to fill with high quality children's literature that meet my students' interests. The backpacks will provide storage for the books so they stay in good shape for longer enjoyment. In addition, the backpacks will have activities to be completed with families. The ultimate goal is to get the whole family involved in reading the books and completing the activities so everyone involved develops a deeper love of reading. The storage racks will allow me to properly store the items and allow students easy access to choose their materials.

By supporting my literacy backpack program, you will be bringing the love of reading to more than 25 families throughout the entire school year. This is a program that will last years to come reaching many more families each year.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted
Mrs. McKoy West Elementary School Grades 3-5 Ozark, MO View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR529 - Take-Home Pack Storage Rack • Lakeshore Learning $69.95 3 $209.85
RR752RDX - Take-Home Backpack - Set of 10 - Red • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 5 $249.75

Materials cost

$459.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.96

Sales tax

 $19.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$553.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.50

Total project goal

$674.99

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