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Mrs. Locklear from Maxton, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Locklear's classroom raised $397

Battle of the Books

Help me give my students books to read for the Battle of the Books competitions!

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Mrs. Locklear Oxendine Elementary School
Maxton, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

At our school, we believe that every student deserves the resources they need to succeed. My project focuses on getting Battle of the Books titles into the hands of our students so they have the opportunity to read, practice, and prepare for competition. Having access to these books will make a meaningful difference in their learning because students will be able to become familiar with the stories, strengthen their reading comprehension, build confidence, and participate more fully in the Battle of the Books program. When students have the materials they need, they are better prepared to learn and succeed.

Our students are special because they are eager to learn, grow, and challenge themselves, and I want to make sure they have every opportunity and resource they need to reach their full potential.

These books will give our students access to the same opportunities for success and help remove barriers that may prevent them from participating. By putting these books directly into the hands of students, we are not only preparing them for competition, but also encouraging a lifelong love of reading and showing them that their education matters. My goal is for every student who wants to participate to have the tools they need to feel confident, included, and ready to succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

350 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Locklear Oxendine Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Maxton, NC 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

350 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Popcorn • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Radiant • Amazon Business $8.50 3 $25.50
Mabuhay!: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.16 3 $24.48
A Rover's Story: Meet Resilience, a Mars rover battling dust storms and towering cliffs alongside drone friend Fly―a middle grade tale for ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $7.03 3 $21.09
Impossible Creatures • Amazon Business $6.61 3 $19.83
Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library: A Mystery Adventure About Two Disagreeing Sisters Trapped in a Haunted Library for Kids (Ages 8-12) • Amazon Business $6.38 3 $19.14
The Mystery of Locked Rooms (The Delta Games, 1) • Amazon Business $5.94 3 $17.82
Tornado: A Classic Children's Chapter Book of Adventure and Canine Friendship for Children (Ages 6–10) (Trophy Chapter Book) • Amazon Business $5.59 3 $16.77
The Talented Clementine • Amazon Business $5.57 3 $16.71
The Trouble with Chickens: A J.J. Tully Mystery • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion • Amazon Business $5.29 3 $15.87
Freckle Juice • Amazon Business $4.72 3 $14.16
I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived #4) • Amazon Business $4.49 3 $13.47
The War with Grandpa • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18
Mercy Watson to the Rescue: (A Funny and Heartwarming Chapter Book About a Lovable, Toast-Eating Pig - Perfect for Early Readers and Kids Ages 5-7 in Grades K-3) • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18
The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures, No. 4) • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98

Materials cost

$281.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.52

Total project goal

$396.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.78

2 Donors

-$396.78

Donations toward project cost

-$337.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.52

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