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Mr. Golojuch from San Diego, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books Bolster Betterment; Please Fill Our Book Shelves!

My students need chapter books including Geronimo Stilton, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and others to practice their literacy skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Golojuch's classroom raised $397

This project is fully funded

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My Students

Every day, my students and I work together to become better readers. Why? Let's face it, to be successful in life you must be able to read and comprehend texts. What better way to become a better reader than by choosing from a myriad of books that interest you.

Nearly all of my students live in a low socioeconomic area.

I have students who have to share a single room with up to 4 or 5 people. Many do not have technology, internet, paper, pencils, and especially books. My school is a place that works hard to counter the deficits that our students are faced with daily. We promote reading, writing, math, and all other disciplines with enthusiasm. We want our students to know that they are not stuck in poverty forever and that the most successful way out is a good education. Teachers, parents, and staff work together to make meaningful lessons, aspiring goals, and a will to succeed.

My Project

This year alone, 90% of my students entered this school year reading below grade level. The best way to get better at something you are not proficient in is to keep at it until it becomes easy. I need a multitude of books to capture interest and promote the desire to read independently. I am asking for the books in the Geronimo Stilton series, the Zelda series, and books 1-8 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. These resources will help build my library and give my students choices and options to read books they all talk about. When we go to the library, many of these books are all checked out or not in stock due to high demand. By having these books in class, I can offer my students enjoyable texts to help them work on their skills as a reader.

This is only my 4th year as a teacher.

My current library is not sufficient. I only have books which I have found at used book stores and hand-me-downs from retired teachers. Many of these materials are out-of-date or in poor condition (falling apart). This project will begin to help me make my library a better resource with age appropriate books and popular titles that my students ask for. This project will also help in making literacy a more fun practice by providing enjoyable reading material

Mr. Golojuch Rosa Parks Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-4 Revised • Amazon Business $34.14 1 $34.14
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 5-8 • Amazon Business $34.14 1 $34.14
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia • Amazon Business $22.48 1 $22.48
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past • Amazon Business $14.60 1 $14.60
Thea Stilton Graphic Novels #5: The Secret of the Waterfall in the Woods • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Great Ice Age (Geronimo Stilton #5) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels #17: The Mystery of the Pirate Ship • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Wizard's Wand (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy) • Amazon Business $9.61 1 $9.61
Thea Stilton Special Edition: The Journey to Atlantis: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure • Amazon Business $9.36 1 $9.36
Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: The Hunt for the Golden Book • Amazon Business $9.22 1 $9.22
Thea Stilton Special Edition: The Secret of the Snow: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Thea Stilton Special Edition: The Secret of the Fairies: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #3: The Amazing Voyage • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
The Cloud Castle: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton: Special Edition #4) • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
The Dragon Prophecy (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy, No.4) • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: The Journey Through Time • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #6: The Search for Treasure • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
The Hour of Magic (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #8) • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51
The Hunt for the Secret Papyrus (Geronimo Stilton: Special Edition) • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51
The Race Against Time (Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time #3) • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51
Geronimo Stilton Saves the Olympics (Geronimo Stilton #10) (Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $8.43 1 $8.43
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10: Old School • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00

Materials cost

$277.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.50

Total project goal

$396.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.66

6 Donors

-$394.01

Donations toward project cost

-$337.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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