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

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Mrs. Caruso's classroom raised $249

Celebrating Black History Month and Women's History Month

Help me give my students books to help celebrate Black History Month and Women's History Month.

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Mrs. Caruso PS 127 McKinley Park
Brooklyn, NY Grades 3-5

My Students

I am a teacher in a small, elementary, Brooklyn neighborhood school. I am teaching third grade. My students are from diverse backgrounds and range in academic abilities from non-English speaking students to advanced learners and include general education, as well as special education students. My students are heterogeneously grouped. Many of my students face academic struggles and are in need of extra support.

My enthusiastic students are full of energy, love to express themselves, and actively participate in our classroom activities.

They are always ready to go on a new learning adventure. In September, they returned for in-person learning. My students love to learn and are eager to come to school every day.

My goal is to give them the best learning experience and make it a memorable year. My responsibility is to guide my students to become more independent to prepare for the rest of their academics. I believe the more engaged my students are, the better outcomes they will have.

My Project

In February we celebrate Black History Month followed by Women's History Month. These books will help my students learn about famous African Americans and famous women who contributed to the world and made positive impacts.

The best way for my students to learn about these important people in history is to be immersed in literature.

These books will launch our unit of study in writing and allow my students to have access to learn about many different people from the past and present. Also, the different reading levels will be used to meet their individual needs and allow every student to have an appropriate book to read. Learning about others who have impacted our lives and caused change is crucial.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Caruso PS 127 McKinley Park Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LeBron James: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Became King • Amazon Business $10.79 2 $21.58
Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer (Picture Book Biography) • Amazon Business $8.50 2 $17.00
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Before She Was Harriet • Amazon Business $7.39 2 $14.78
A Child's Introduction to African American History: The Experiences, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country (A Child's Introduction Series) • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
Serena Williams: A Kid's Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40
Who Was Kobe Bryant? (Who HQ Now) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
National Geographic Readers: African-American History Makers (Readers Bios) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement (If You Were a Kid) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Story of Barack Obama: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Who Was Betsy Ross? • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28

Materials cost

$178.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.30

Total project goal

$248.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $248.67

1 Donor

-$211.37

Donations toward project cost

-$211.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.30

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 $0.00

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