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Mrs. Riesterer from Warren, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Up With a Great Book and Read!

Help me give my students cushions for our current wobble stools and additional new novel sets for our classroom library.

$304 goal

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My Project

My students have a passion for reading. The current choice books they have in my classroom library, unfortunately, were cut in half in past years due to the books being sent home to my virtual students.

These books will make a huge impact on these students because they have specifically requested these titles to be added to our bookshelves.

If they are requesting the books, it is guaranteed that they won't be staying on the shelves long!

I want to see the excitement in their eyes when they are able to choose to read a book that interests them and give them the empowerment to keep forging ahead. I may only teach 6th grade, but I have former students coming to check out books from my library, as well as many future students who have heard from their older siblings and will pop their heads into my classroom to see if they can check some out, too!

Students will be able to check out books from my library to read in their free time and when they finish their work early. Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunity to read.

The seat cushions will help make our flexible seating options even more cozy while we read our new novels.

Project tagged as

Warren, MI
Grades 6-8
Mental Health
Literacy
Charter School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Riesterer Great Oaks Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

90 students impacted 43donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

HFCNMY Bar Stool Cushions Round,4 Pack Stool Covers Round Bar Stool Seat Cushions Covers Padded with Elastic Bands Anti-Slip Bottom for 11-12 in Round Wooden Metal Stools (Black) • Amazon Business $45.98 2 $91.96

Generic Percy Jackson Graphic Novels Set • Amazon Business $64.90 1 $64.90

Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00

Break (A Click Graphic Novel, 6) • Amazon Business $12.78 1 $12.78

Materials cost			$224.64
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.37
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$258.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$45.53
Total project goal			$303.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$303.54
40 Donors			-$175.24
Donations toward project cost			-$157.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$17.74
Matching donations from our partners			-$118.25
Match offers toward project cost			-$100.51
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$17.74
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$10.05
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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