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Ms. Ethridge from Richmond, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Independent Readers

Help me give my students books they can read by themselves every day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ethridge's classroom raised $328

This project is fully funded

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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 have a diverse bunch of students that are excited about learning. During our morning meeting, I hear kids saying "I am happy because I am at school." They are always willing to participate in class. I love to see all their hands go up! They love to read. Every chance they get, students pull out a book. Every time I get to add a new book to our classroom library, they all want to be the first to read it! They love to go on our digital reading platforms, which we will use a lot this year!

My Project

Hello generous donors!

My students this year are happy to be back in the classroom and are eager to learn.

However, at home learning last year impacted the progress they generally make in 1st grade, and they need to do some catch up work. I will need some kindergarten and 1st grade decoable books to help me do this. I want to create an environment where my students can feel comfortable reading and have fun without frustration. I can do that with these books! Thank you for considering my project!

Ms. Ethridge King Elementary School 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.

Richmond, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stage 1: Beginning Readers Bundle • Bob Books $86.94 1 $86.94
Dandelion Launchers, Stages 1-7 • PhonicBooks $45.00 1 $45.00
Level B – Blends & Ends • Half Pint Readers $39.95 1 $39.95
Level A – Sights & Sounds • Half Pint Readers $39.95 1 $39.95

Materials cost

$211.84

Vendor shipping charges

$14.00

Sales tax

$19.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.13

Total project goal

$327.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$327.53

2 Donors

-$163.76

Donations toward project cost

-$139.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.56

match offer

-$163.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$139.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.56

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$0.00

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