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Mrs. Smith from Charlotte, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Fluent Readers & Good Citizens Starts in First Grade

My students need books on their reading level to add to my classroom library. I also need new mentor texts to read to my students for whole group lessons on citizenship, storage, toner and speakers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $1,176

This project is fully funded

My Students

Students at our school come from low-income families who face challenges of their own everyday. Although our school is a Title I school and 99% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch, we are 80% proficient in reading and math.

Our school has become a 'safe haven' for the students who attend by teaching character education, a strong curriculum, and most importantly providing a welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are a School of Distinction, even though our resources are limited. I would like to provide my students with more leveled readers, so they are being challenged. I know my students will be very grateful for the new books and school supplies once we get them, as will I.

My Project

In first grade, I'm helping develop fluent readers. Students need to reach 5-6 reading levels in order to make their reading goals. In order to do this, first graders need to continue to read more challenging texts in order to be better readers. These leveled readers will be a great resource for them to have in our classroom library. Students will be able to pick out books that interest them and are challenging their reading skills.

This project is so very important to us because we need these resources to teach our curriculum.

We also need black and colored ink for the classroom printer and some organization pieces for our centers. I'm also asking for a 3 hole punch and a new set of speakers. These are everyday supplies that typically come out of teacher's pockets without your generous donation.

Mrs. Smith Sugar Creek Charter School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

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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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

26 students impacted 15donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Level H - Fiction and Nonfiction Combo Set (40 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $168.85 1 $168.85
Level E - Fiction and Nonfiction Combo Set (40 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $159.13 1 $159.13
Level F - Fiction and Nonfiction Combo Set (40 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $155.38 1 $155.38
Level G - Fiction and Nonfiction Combo Set (40 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $147.99 1 $147.99
5213BL 3 Drawer Mesh Mobile Rolling File Storage Cart, Letter Size, Onyx/Black • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
Logitech Multimedia Speakers Z200 with Stereo Sound for Multiple Devices, Black • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Safco Products 3256BL Onyx Mesh Desktop Organizer with 5 Vertical Sections, Black • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
Remanufactured BLACK+COLOR iNK For CANON PIXMA MP160 MP170 (PG-50 and CL-51) • Amazon Business $14.51 1 $14.51
Peanut Butter & Cupcake • Amazon Business $14.25 1 $14.25
Swingline 3 Hole Punch, Desktop, Punches 2-7 Holes, LightTouch, High Capacity, 20 Sheets (A7074030) • Amazon Business $12.65 1 $12.65
Rolodex Mesh Collection Stacking Sorter, 5-Section, Black (22141) • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Grace for President • Amazon Business $11.47 1 $11.47
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost) • Amazon Business $11.41 1 $11.41
The Day the Crayons Came Home • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
Stick and Stone • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
A Bug and a Wish • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Too Much Glue • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
Last Stop on Market Street • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales • Amazon Business $8.56 1 $8.56
Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are • Amazon Business $5.62 1 $5.62

Materials cost

$886.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $69.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$999.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.34

Total project goal

$1,175.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,175.60

15 Donors

-$1,168.54

Donations toward project cost

-$999.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$169.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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