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Ms. Truscello from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Book a Day, Makes the Teacher Say Hooray!

Help me give my students new books in English and Spanish, for the opportunity to feel confident with their reading every day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Truscello's classroom raised $185

This project is fully funded

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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

"The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"- Dr. Seuss

This year, I've been honored to take on a NEW position as the 5th grade English Language Arts teacher at my school.

I have known this group of kids since they were in kindergarten, but only this year have been able to experience their excitement for learning first hand. With 65+ students in total that I teach each day, we have a vast diversity of learners excited to engage in experience happening all around the world.

My school is part of the NYC Department of Education, educating a population of 89% who are economically disadvantaged. 19% of our school is considered English Language Learners and 19% receive Special Education services. The 5th grade is currently the largest grade in the building, with each class ranging in size from 22 students to 25 per class, all of who see me every day.

My Project

As the ONLY reading/writing teacher in 5th grade, it is my responsibility to promote a, "reader's life" in the classroom with my students. While I have been so grateful to already have a relatively expansive library in my room, there are a few additions that would really, "wow" my students and encourage them to read even that much more.

Since teaching an "upper grade" last year, I've noticed the overwhelming popularity of graphic novels with kids, particularly those who may be reading at a lower level but don't want to feel isolated because they can't read chapter books yet.

As a result, my goal is to include more opportunities for my students to get in on, "the action" by providing them with a plethora of graphic novel options. Recently, I purchased for them 10 graphic novels and, not surprisingly, they FLEW off my shelves. However, with 65+ kids to teach, I want to make sure MORE kids can get their hands on these books and feel confident with their reading.

On the flip side, I am now not only serving students with their first language in English, but also have the added challenge of teaching students with English as a second language as a monolingual teacher. While communication verbally sometimes gets tricky, I rely on the power of books to encourage my students to foster a love of learning. With only a few Spanish language books (predominately in picture book form) found in my library, it is also my goal to provide my ELL friends with quality, leveled/chapter book texts in their native language to get them excited about reading.

Ms. Truscello PS 173 Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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
Diario de Greg: Un renacuajo (Diary Of A Wimpy Kid) • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
¡Esto es el colmo! (The Last Straw) • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
FERNO, EL DRAGON DE FUEGO # 1 • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Gracias a Winn-Dixie (Because Of Winn-Dixie) • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Despereaux (The Tale Of Despereaux) • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Goosebumps Graphix #1: Creepy Creatures • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Hereville • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
Bones • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
Big Nate Flips Out • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Judy Moody va a la universidad (Judy Moody Goes To College) • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
Stink: El increíble niño menguante (Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid) • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
Full Court Flash • AKJ Education $5.25 1 $5.25
Warriors: Ravenpaw's Path #1: Shattered Peace • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain Lunch Lady #9 • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Una tarde en el Amazonas (Afternoon On The Amazon) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Leones a la hora del almuerzo (Lions At Lunchtime) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Las aventuras de Uuk y Gluk (The Adventures Of Uuk And Gluk) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
El Capitan Calzoncillos Y La Sensacional Saga Del Senor Sohediondo (Spanish Edition) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Sherlock Holmes and the Boscombe Valley Mystery • AKJ Education $2.58 1 $2.58

Materials cost

$125.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.70

Total project goal

$184.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.65

4 Donors

-$184.65

Donations toward project cost

-$156.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.70

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