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Mr. McMenamin from Valencia, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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4th Grade Chapter Books

Help me give my students the love of reading. These chapter books will enhance our fourth grade school year. The Sign of the Beaver and Island of the Blue Dolphins are classics. Thank you, I really appreciate it!

  • $1,308 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2024.

This project expired on September 15, 2024.

My Project

These chapter books will support:

Reading fluency

Vocabulary development

Cultural awareness

Story elements

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I have been teaching for 26 years. I am moving to fourth grade and I love to teach using chapter books. The new curriculums do not include chapter books and my students benefit by learning how wonderful stories can be. Please consider donating to our class so I can expose my students to rich tales that will enhance my reading program. I appreciate your donation and thank you for supporting my fourth grade students.

Mr. McMenamin Valencia Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5 Valencia, CA 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

32 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Trouble with Tuck: The Inspiring Story of a Dog Who Triumphs Against All Odds • Amazon Business $7.99 32 $255.68
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher: A Magic Shop Book (Magic Shop Book, 2) • Amazon Business $7.99 32 $255.68
The Sign of the Beaver: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $7.87 32 $251.84
Island of the Blue Dolphins • Amazon Business $6.68 32 $213.76

Materials cost

$976.96

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $89.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,111.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.06

Total project goal

$1,307.06

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