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Mrs. Smith from Savannah, GA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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4th Grade Water Conservationists

My students need several books to be informed learners about the need for clean water all over the world and conscientious in conserving water.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $563

This project is fully funded

My Students

Have you ever tried to learn something, but didn't have the tools to proceed. Well, that is the challenge facing my students with the new Common Core Curriculum in Reading/Language Arts. They never complain, only strive to be better.

My students are in the 4th grade.

They are very studious and eager to accomplish any task set before them. They come from many different backgrounds. My kids want to be successful and realize that in order to get the best grades they must work hard. We are an inner city school and teach Core Knowledge. We work very diligently to help our students to become well-rounded ladies and gentlemen in their education.

My Project

I am requesting several different books to help inform my students about water conservation. I want them to become responsible for their part in help to conserve water in their environment. We will read "Our World of Water" - so students are informed about the differences in water across our great globe. I want them to see how difficult it is for other children to have clean drinking water across other countries. We will write letters to family and friends about how it is important for each person to be responsible in conserving water and include some tips for using water in their daily lives.

I want to make a difference in each of my student's lives.

In order to accomplish the Common Core Curriculum in ELA, I must have the materials necessary in order to do my job effectively and efficiently. I want my students to have the "I can do" attitude to make a difference in the world. Sometimes, it takes just one idea or one person to ignite a passion in order to help save the world.

Mrs. Smith Virginia L Heard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Our World of Water: Children and Water Around the World Beat • AKJ Books $12.40 20 $248.00
Letting Swift River Go • AKJ Books $5.10 5 $25.50
Daisy Comes Home • AKJ Books $5.10 5 $25.50
Canoe Days Gary Paulsen, Ruth Wright Paulsen (Illustrator) • AKJ Books $5.83 5 $29.15
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Fore • AKJ Books $6.56 5 $32.80
Shiloh (Audio) • AKJ Books $10.94 1 $10.94
PAPER 20# WHITE COPY 8.5X11 92 BRIGHT CUT SHEET CASE OF 5000 • School Specialty Inc. $37.99 1 $37.99

Materials cost

$409.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.80

Sales tax

 $28.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.37

Total project goal

$562.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $562.48

1 Donor

-$281.23

Donations toward project cost

-$239.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.18

match offer

-$281.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$239.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.19

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