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Ms. Walsh from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bookshelves for Our Reading Classroom Library

My students need four bookcases to hold all of their new books and to keep our library organized!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walsh's classroom raised $1,139

This project is fully funded

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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 teach 6th-8th Grade Language Arts at a Chicago Public School. We use a Reading and Writing Workshop model in our classroom. Each day starts with a minilesson or shared reading, then students have time to read independently while I conference with groups. Students love to read and value that time.

Having the same students for three years helps build a strong classroom community and allows me to tailor units and activities to the specific students I teach.

Although my students vary greatly in their interests inside and outside of school, one thing that they all share is a deep commitment to helping each other and reaching their personal goals. Our school is dedicated to educating the whole student, focusing not only on the academic development, but also the social emotional growth of each student.

My Project

I have spent the past four years accumulating a large classroom library. One of my favorite things to do with students is sit down and find books that he or she is interested in reading. I have filled the library with high interest books at every level, so that all students can always find a book to read. We have held numerous reading competitions and reading book clubs in order to promote a greater amount of reading. Now that we have grown our library, we need a place to put all of our books so that students can access them easily. These bookshelves will allow us to create an organized and inviting space where students can search for new books.

Students currently spend time asking where certain books are.

Unfortunately, because of our lack of storage space students oftentimes need to search for the books they are looking to read. If we had the appropriate shelving in our classroom, it would allow students to find and read the books easily. In addition, having the books displayed would also increase the likelihood of students wanting to read a new book. These shelves will contribute to the overall feel of our class and promote reading.

Ms. Walsh Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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
HON 1870 Series Bookcase, Mahogany, 5-Shelf, 60 1/8"H • Staples Advantage $230.99 4 $923.96

Materials cost

$923.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$967.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.79

Total project goal

$1,138.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,138.61

8 Donors

-$1,039.40

Donations toward project cost

-$890.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.41

match offer

-$90.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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