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Mrs. Gintert from Bristow, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books Galore!

Help me give my students more books to fuel their education and imagination because our students are eager to learn and grow!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gintert's classroom raised $335

This project is fully funded

My Project

Having engaging books in the classroom is crucial for fostering a love of reading among students. When students are captivated by the stories and content they read, they are more likely to develop a habit of reading, which in turn improves their literacy skills. Engaging books can introduce students to new vocabulary, enhance their comprehension abilities, and improve their critical thinking skills. As they navigate through different genres and narratives, students learn to analyze and interpret text, which is a fundamental skill not only for academic success but also for lifelong learning.

Moreover, books can play a significant role in shaping students’ perspectives and values.

Through diverse characters and settings, students gain exposure to different cultures, experiences, and viewpoints, fostering empathy and understanding. Reading about characters who face and overcome challenges can inspire students to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Additionally, books that address social issues can encourage students to think critically about the world around them and their role in it. By engaging with meaningful literature, students can grow into more thoughtful, informed, and compassionate individuals.

Mrs. Gintert Chris Yung 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.

Bristow, VA View local requests

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

26 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) • Amazon Business $31.94 1 $31.94
World War 2 for Teens: Major Battles of WWII, Turning Points, and Real-Life War Stories (Real-Life History for Teens) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Prisoner B-3087 • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Middle School Rules of Mike Evans: as told by Sean Jensen • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Moth Keeper: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Workman Publishing Company - To Ace Chemistry in One Big Fat Notebook • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Airborn: A Printz Honor Winner • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #18) (Volume 18) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Prince of the Elves: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #5) (5) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Max and the Midknights (Max & The Midknights) • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Golden Gate (2) (City Spies) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Book 2) • AKJ Education $8.44 1 $8.44
The Fourth Stall (Fourth Stall, 1) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
President of the Whole Sixth Grade (President Series, 2) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Fuzzy Mud • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1 • Amazon Business $7.22 1 $7.22
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7) • Amazon Business $7.13 1 $7.13
President of the Whole Fifth Grade (President Series, 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sideways Stories from Wayside School • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Raymie Nightingale • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
The Lion of Mars • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): The Graphic Novel (1) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
The Ember Stone: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #1) (1) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Fish in a Tree • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$250.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$284.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.24

Total project goal

$334.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $334.93

4 Donors

-$247.39

Donations toward project cost

-$210.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.81

Matching donations from our partners

-$87.19

Match offers toward project cost

-$74.11

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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