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Ms. Woods from San Francisco, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Black Girl Magic Meets Cool Story, Bruh a Literary Club

Help me give my students their very own books and safe space for our Black Girl Magic and Cool Story, Bruh Literary Clubs for our students of color. This will give our culturally relevant literature and ownership.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Woods's classroom raised $1,343

This project is fully funded

My Students

As one of the largest middle schools in the district, a typical day can be an intense crash or collaboration of diverse youth from across all corners of the city. My youth are an inspired and compassionate group who want to be agents of change and justice through teaching empathy in their community.

These students have so much spirit and energy, and I am inspired by their drive and determination.

It is my charge to get these youth reengaged in their own education, social-emotional health, and self-advocacy. There are four students (2 female and 2 males) from varying grades who are taking on the facilitation of our project, and this is where our magical story will begin.

My Project

Our students of color have a difficulty making connections at school. In school you are supposed to be provide knowledge, safety, encouragement, and allowed to imagine, our students of color often do not feel connected in many if not all of these ways.

One problem is lack of time for teachers and staff to create and foster relationships with our students; this leads our youth to feel unseen and disenfranchised.

By providing weekly Lit Clubs with texts they can relate to and spend time with a trusted adult who shares their concerns, can and will help to get our students to feel safe, supported, and take ownership of their education.

Project tagged as

San Francisco, CA
Grades 6-8
Social Emotional Learning
Literacy
Traditional School
Books
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Woods Aptos Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

On The Come Up • Amazon Business $9.99 15 $149.85

All American Boys • Amazon Business $9.97 15 $149.55

Monday's Not Coming • Amazon Business $9.89 15 $148.35

Ball Don't Lie • Amazon Business $9.25 15 $138.75

With the Fire on High • Amazon Business $8.99 15 $134.85

Long Way Down • Amazon Business $6.79 15 $101.85

Popcorners Kettle Corn, White Cheddar, Sea Salt, Popped Corn Chips, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Single Serve Variety Pack (1oz/18Count) • Amazon Business $18.96 2 $37.92

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 60 oz. Box, 2-count 30 oz. Cartons • Amazon Business $13.70 2 $27.40

Quaker Chewy Dipps & Granola Bars, Variety Pack, 58 Bars • Amazon Business $12.50 2 $25.00

Black Forest Gummy Worms Candy, 5-Pound Bulk Bag • Amazon Business $12.30 2 $24.60

60 Fineliner Pens, Colored Fine Tip Markers - 60 Unique, 0.4 mm, Fine Point Pens for Bullet Journal, Adult Coloring Books - Felt Tip Pens, Art Supplies Colored Pens for Drawings, Journaling • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97

200 Poly Treat Bags 5x7 with 4" Twist Ties Assorted Colors - 1.4mils Thickness OPP Plastic Bags of Candy Cookie Treat (5'' x 7'') • Amazon Business $10.98 2 $21.96

MiO Sport Liquid Arctic Grape Water Enhancer With Electrolytes, Caffeinated, 1.62 fl oz Bottle • Amazon Business $2.94 4 $11.76

Ovaltine Nutritional Drink, Rich Chocolate, 1.12 lb • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50

Materials cost			$1,004.31
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$91.89
3rd party payment processing fee			$15.06
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,141.26
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$201.40
Total project goal			$1,342.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,342.66
12 Donors			-$1,105.01
Donations toward project cost			-$977.18
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$127.83
match offer			-$193.05
Match offer toward project cost			-$164.09
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.96
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$44.61
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Black Girl Magic Meets Cool Story, Bruh a Literary Club

This project is fully funded

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

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.