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Ms. Clawson from Saint Louis, MO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Reading Environment

Help me give my students a novel study bookstore and some much-needed classroom resources and decor to help make our class more comfortable and welcoming.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Clawson's classroom raised $1,003

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please help me build our novel study bookstore! This will be my second year in 5th grade and am planning on incorporating as many novel studies as possible this school year. Even though my students read every day throughout our curriculum, they are not necessarily reading whole stories or reading for pleasure and imagination. Novel studies will encourage them to read independently and to build their stamina with a story from beginning to end.

I also added some much-needed classroom decor and resources to my 'wish list.' I worked all year to add warmth and coziness to my classroom.

By adding more recessed lighting and sheer curtains to highlight our windows I am hoping to make my room even more welcoming.

Ms. Clawson Jefferson Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

Nearly all 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A4 - The One and Only Ivan - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 30 $240.60
Coraline 10th Anniversary Edition - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 30 $218.70
Holes - Holes - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 30 $196.80
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 2", Round Rings, Holds 475 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 (90640) • Amazon Business $36.77 1 $36.77
Round World Interactive World Map, 32 x 51-1/2 Inches - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $26.32 1 $26.32
Magnetic File Holder for File Cabinets,1-Tier No Drilling Durable Magnetic Paper Holder, Black Mesh Wall File Holder for Refrigerator, Whiteboard, Mail Organizer, Writing Label Included (2 packs) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Command Satin Nickel Curtain Rod Hooks, 2 hooks, 4 strips • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
BAILONGJU Globe String Lights 65.6FT 200 LED,8Modes Battery Operated Warm White,Fairy String Lights with Remote Control,Indoor Outdoor String Lights for Patio,Bedroom,Classroom,Garden,Party,Wedding • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Peel & Stick Magnet Dots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
SpaceDresser Sheer Voile Window Treatment Rod Pocket Curtain Panels for Kitchen Bedroom Living Room Drapes Sunlight Filtering Privacy Semi Home Decor Assorted Colors Sizes (Yellow, 52 W x 54 L) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$807.03

Vendor shipping charges

$3.28

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.43

Total project goal

$1,002.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,002.85

1 Donor

-$427.00

Donations toward project cost

-$427.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$500.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$425.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$75.35

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$0.00

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