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Mrs. Olson-Putz from Waukesha, WI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Manual for Success

My students need 22 copies of Coach Jim Tressel's "The Winner's Manual".

  • $550 goal

This project expired on April 20, 2010.

This project expired on April 20, 2010.

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Mrs. Olson-Putz Banting Elementary School
Waukesha, WI Grades 9-12

We are a high poverty high school where budgets are limited. But we have also found that students who love sports also will read literature that is based on their passion. As a result we are trying to obtain enough books to provide this opportunity.

Jim Tressel is a very successful coach at Ohio State, and his book has received a great deal of publicity. As a result, our students have demonstrated interest in the book already. After reading the book, I know that it is not just a book about football, but rather a book that teaches about success in life; football is just his basis. Unfortunately, this book is still in hardcover version as it is still a very popular book.

I created the course to meet the needs of those specific students who don't necessarily believe they like reading, but with the right "carrot" may not only read, but learn to be better than they are. Our school also has picked up the challenge to raise the bar for all students. Within this challenge I have chosen one book per course that will challenge students to believe in themselves, to achieve beyond normal expectations, and to seek ways to help others to do the same. Since the book is a collection of material, there is something for everyone in the book, and may just be the answer to the challenge in this specific class.

Despite the fact that the majority of our students are on limited family budgets and qualify for free and reduced meals, there is a substantial number of students who choose college and/or technical school. But I believe they can be better prepared for the challenge, and that is why I am raising the bar in all of my language arts classes. Regardless of their eventual field of study they can be leaders in their careers. Poverty shouldn't determine their success; education should determine if they break the poverty cycle they currently battle. Please help me to help them be the next generation of leaders.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted
Mrs. Olson-Putz Banting Elementary School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waukesha, WI View local requests

Half 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life Jim Tressel, With Chris Fabry, Foreword by John Maxwell • Barnes and Noble $17.99 22 $395.78

Materials cost

$395.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$450.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.85

Total project goal

$549.15

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