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Come and Cozy Up with a Great Book!

My students need two small couches and chairs to sit and relax on while enjoying reading a good book.

$726 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

A typical day in our library includes about 300-400 students coming in throughout the day to check out books to read. The library opens at 7:15 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. in order to accommodate every child's needs. As the librarian, I also conduct classes from Pre-K to 5th grade on a daily basis.

Our 687 students are eager to learn and become independent researchers.

They are inquisitive and love visiting the library to enjoy reading books and gather knowledge. The majority of our students are labeled at risk and we service many bilingual students. We have a great school where the staff is committed to our students. We instill the love of reading in every student.

My Project

Our library is a safe haven for many of our students. Many of our patrons come in before and afterschool. At times, there are a few students who can't go outside to Physical Education Class. Those students love to come into the library with their books and read. We also recommend books for them to read. Reading a great book is an escape from reality for some of our students. Currently we have no comfortable seating in our library. The majority of our students sit on the floor which is covered with carpet. This lounge furniture will allow our students to cozy up on a sofa, covered with a blanket, while enjoying an amazing book!

These donations can truly make a difference in our school.

Our children will love coming into our warm and inviting library. Visits to the library will definitely improve our students' reading skills. As their reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills improve...so will their self-esteem and confidence. Our goal is to create life long learners and independent researchers.

Mrs. Mendez

Grades PreK-2

Bryan Elementary School

Mission, TX

Texas

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 687 students.

6 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Red Vinyl Seating Group • Kaplan Early Learning Company $288.96 2 $577.92

Materials cost			$577.92
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.67
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$616.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$108.81
Total project goal			$725.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$725.40
4 Donors			-$475.40
Donations toward project cost			-$404.09
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$71.31
match offer			-$250.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$212.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Come and Cozy Up with a Great Book!

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This teacher needs your help!

Come and Cozy Up with a Great Book!

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Project Activity

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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