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Mrs. Pena from Mission, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Special Birthday Book for All! Part 1

My students need the recognition on their birthdays by being called to the principal's office to choose a book for their special day!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pena's classroom raised $669

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

"We're the Bears, the B Bears, from B Elementary don't you know!" This is the first part of our school song that you hear our students proudly singing at our school assemblies. My students are excited about learning and love coming to school!

Our goal is to prepare and provide our students with STEAM education that promotes the skills, knowledge, and physical health and well-being necessary to dominate in the 21st century, compete in the global economy, and become successful, healthy citizens in their communities.

As a Title I school district, we have many challenges that come with our student population; however, we rise up to this adversity and seek out resources that will help our children succeed.

My Project

Our students love to read! When I saw this idea on social media, I immediately thought that our school should make this happen. Each student, on their birthday, will be called to the principal's office. No, they won't be in trouble, but actually they will be celebrated on their special day!

The joy of choosing a book of your own should be experienced by all children during their childhood!

I can just imagine the looks on their faces as they step into the principal's office and see the shelves and shelves of books! They will be able to select one for their very own, and the principal and their teacher can write a motivational note to them inside of the front cover.

Reading is fundamental and with this project, the first of many, our students will be able to experience the FUN in fundamental! These books will be cherished by our students for a lifetime!

Mrs. Pena Bryan Elementary School 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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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

750 students impacted 70donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 books for $20: Grades 4-6 • Scholastic $20.00 14 $280.00
25 Books for $25: Grades 2-3 • Scholastic $25.00 10 $250.00

Materials cost

$530.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.23

Total project goal

$668.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $668.18

65 Donors

-$618.50

Donations toward project cost

-$567.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.68

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 $0.00

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