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Ms. Schirripa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boys Club!

My students need books that reach every reader in my class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schirripa's classroom raised $245

This project is fully funded

My Students

"The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can't." — Mark Twain

My classroom consists of twenty-nine unique students.

They all bring different stories, experiences and knowledge to our classroom. It is a wonderful environment to teach in and to be a part of. However, it is often difficult to keep students engaged in reading when the material is not up-to-date or appealing. My goal is to create a library of various series that will engage and relate to each of my students. I want them to want to read in school and on their own time. By the end of the school year, my expectations are that my students will leave wanting to continue reading throughout the summer. Reading is such a crucial aspect of a child's education. It can be a place for children to turn to when they need a retreat, when they need a friend, or just some peace and quiet. Reading cannot only help them as readers but also helps students write and speak as well.

My Project

Having already received two projects funded, I can’t believe the difference it has made in my classroom. However, I did not realize that most of the books I chose to purchase were geared towards girls. When I showed my class the new book order that was donated, all of the girls cheered. Sadly, the boys were not as happy. One boy raised his hand and said, "How come you always order girl books?" I was caught off guard and didn't have an immediate answer. Luckily, one male student stood up and said,” Just because it has a girl character doesn't mean boys can’t read it!” I agreed with this student. I assured the boys that I would fix this problem. After the students left for the day, I went through my classroom library and tried to find a basket of “Boy Books”. To my surprise there weren’t many in their reading levels. I felt horrible and decided to create this project.

Your donation will help my library to become balanced.

It will also show students that they have a voice as well. I feel that if I do not respond to their request then they will feel as if their ideas, feelings and opinions are not important.

Ms. Schirripa PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

29 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Heroes in Training Collection Books 1-4: Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom; Poseidon and the Sea of Fury; Hades and the Helm of Darkness; Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire • Amazon $17.50 1 $17.50
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One • Amazon $6.82 1 $6.82
The Great Escape (Magic Shop Series) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 10: The Quest for Aztec Gold: Mexico (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart (Quality)) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 9: The Deadly Race to Space: Russia • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 8: Peril at the Grand Prix: Italy • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 7: The Puzzle of the Missing Panda: China • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 6: The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers: Kenya • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 5: The Secret of the Sacred Temple: Cambodia • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 3: The Mystery of the Mona Lisa: France • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 2: The Search for the Sunken Treasure: Australia (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart (Quality)) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Book 1: The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
The Vanishing Coin (Magic Shop Series) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
The Incredible Twisting Arm (Magic Shop Series) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
The Caper of the Crowned Jewels (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Book 4) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 14: The Mission to Find Max: Egypt • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 11: The Theft of the Samurai Sword: Japan • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 13: The Hunt for the Yeti Skull: Nepal • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 12: The Fight for the Frozen Land: The Arctic (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart (Quality)) • Amazon $5.99 1 $5.99
The Annoying Crush (Galaxy Zack) • Amazon $5.48 1 $5.48
Drake Makes a Splash! (Galaxy Zack) • Amazon $4.99 1 $4.99
Eerie Elementary #1: The School Is Alive! (A Branches Book) • Amazon $4.99 1 $4.99
Eerie Elementary #2: The Locker Ate Lucy! (A Branches Book) • Amazon $4.99 1 $4.99
A Green Christmas! (Galaxy Zack) • Amazon $4.81 1 $4.81
National Geographic Readers: Snakes! • Amazon $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers: Robots • Amazon $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers: Lions • Amazon $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers: Lizards • Amazon $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers: Sea Otters • Amazon $3.99 1 $3.99
National Geographic Readers: Meteors • Amazon $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$175.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.70

Total project goal

$244.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.68

2 Donors

-$244.68

Donations toward project cost

-$207.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.70

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