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Ms. Bahena from Salinas, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Organized and Accessible Classroom Library

Help me give my students an organized classroom library that makes it easy to find the right books!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bahena's classroom raised $169

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am a reading intervention teacher, so my students are struggling readers. Some are learning English for the first time. Many are reading one or two levels below grade level and need extensive support. Despite their academic challenges, they work hard to build new language skills every day and are proud to showcase their learning when given the opportunity.

The majority of my students come from low-income households and face significant challenges, but that does not stop them from coming to school each day excited and eager to learn!

They are eager and curious scholars who are each other's greatest supporters. My students are always willing to help each other and are quick to celebrate each other's successes. Our little learning community is one in a million!

My Project

Over the last two years I have worked hard to build a diverse and developmentally appropriate classroom library. We are fortunate to now have a bountiful library. However, with each new addition we are slowly outgrowing our bookcases.

My goal for this new year is to organize our growing library by theme and level so students can easily find the right book for them.

With new book bins and shelf liners to keep them upright I will be able to revamp our library. Once books are sorted and leveled students will be able to more easily look through titles. My hope is that this will cut down on my students' browsing time and increase their time reading durning our centers.

Ms. Bahena Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gorilla Grip Heavy Duty Premium Wire Shelf Liners, Waterproof Value Pack Wired Metal Rack Shelving and Cabinets Shelves, Polypropylene Liner for Kitchen, Garage, Set of 3, 24 x 14 Inch, Clear Frosted • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
Storex Large Book Bin, Interlocking Plastic Organizer for Home, Office and Classroom, Teal, 6-Pack (71120U06C) • Amazon Business $21.73 1 $21.73

Materials cost

$102.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.35

Total project goal

$168.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.99

3 Donors

-$151.34

Donations toward project cost

-$143.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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