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Mrs. Colon from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Accelerated Reader for Title I students

Help me give my students prizes and incentives for meeting reading fluency and comprehension goals.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Colon's classroom raised $5,883

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 have approximately 600 students at our Title I school. The students have been adversely affected by the pandemic in many ways. They work hard to improve their reading and we would like to be able to reward them with incentives and prizes. This will give them something to look forward to and make them feel like their efforts have been recognized. We are in need of different "levels" of prizes that can be earned based on the number of AR points earned by each student.

My Project

At our school, we use the Accelerated Reader Program to improve students' reading fluency and comprehension. There is no district or PTO funding for incentives or prizes to recognize the students' efforts. Even though we are a Title I school, we cannot use Title I funding for prizes or incentives.

The pandemic has disadvantaged our Title I students even more than before.

They have limited access to basic supplies and other resources, such as technology devices and Internet.

Students across the nation are struggling and they are getting further and further behind academically. By providing incentives and prizes for AR, students will be encouraged to practice and improve their reading skills.

Mrs. Colon Indian Bend 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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

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

600 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Happy Faces Wristbands, Pack of 10 (TCR6550) • Staples Advantage $4.79 150 $718.50
Musgrave Reading Matters Pencil, Pack of 144 (MUS2568G) • Staples Advantage $27.99 20 $559.80
BIC 4-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 3/Pack (14540) • Staples Advantage $6.55 80 $524.00
SmileMakers Glitter Slap Bracelets 48 PCS • Quill.com $25.19 20 $503.80
SmileMakers Peace Glow In The Dark Bracelets 48 PCS • Quill.com $19.43 20 $388.60
Smilemakers Blinking Hair Balls • Quill.com $17.99 15 $269.85
Trend Enterprises 2"x 6" Celebrate Reading Variety Pack #1 Bookmark Combo Pack, 216/Pack (T12906M) • Staples Advantage $11.69 20 $233.80
AVID AE-215 Disposable Earbuds • Nasco $1.55 150 $232.50
Smilemakers Rewards Mini Skateboards • Quill.com $61.19 3 $183.57
BIC Xtra-Life Mechanical Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 40/Pack (MPP40MJ-BLK) • Quill.com $15.29 12 $183.48
Smilemakers Samplers Sensational Ball • Quill.com $63.89 2 $127.78
SmileMakers Kryptonite Balls • Quill.com $23.39 5 $116.95
Smilemakers Toys Chattering Teeth • Quill.com $25.19 4 $100.76
Smilemakers Toys Glowing Eye Balls • Quill.com $24.29 4 $97.16
SmileMakers Swirl Balls • Quill.com $17.99 5 $89.95
Rice Krispies Treats Bars, Marshmallow, 0.78 oz., 60/Carton (KEE17120) • Staples Advantage $16.94 4 $67.76
Charms Mini Lollipops 400 Count, 18 Flavors 71.96 oz. (CRM34006) • Staples Advantage $16.73 4 $66.92
JOLLY-BURST Chewy and Hard Candy Party Assortment (600-B0003) • Staples Advantage $29.26 2 $58.52
Twizzlers Twist Individually Wrapped Strawberry 57.7 oz Container, 180 Count (HEC51922) • Staples Advantage $14.60 2 $29.20

Materials cost

$4,552.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.25

Sales tax

 $325.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$68.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,999.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$882.35

Total project goal

$5,882.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $5,882.32

1 Donor

-$2,499.99

Donations toward project cost

-$2,499.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$2,941.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,499.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$441.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$441.17

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 $0.00

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