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Ms. Pucheu from New Orleans, LA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fancy First Steps Up Their Game!

My students need a variety of classroom supplies including leveled fiction and non-fiction book sets, math manipulatives, and remedial math centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pucheu's classroom raised $991

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My Students

"I was somebody when I got here. I'll be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful and I am strong." My first graders start each day with this chant and a discussion on how to be better and stronger for ourselves and our community. We know that a great education is the only way to get there!

My students are, hands down, the most important people in my life.

I work in New Orleans East, which is one of the poorest sections of the city. My kids show their bravery every day by coming in to school with a smile and eager heart. Despite tough times they may have outside of school, my kids are always ready to learn. My school is amazing! At DTAA, teachers are always looking for new ways to connect with students. I firmly believe that all adults at our school are trying their best to raise happy and kind children, and the love we carry around fuels our work and sets our school apart from any other place. DTA is just the best!

My Project

My students will be using the classroom supplies for a number of different independent activities. We need additional books for reader's workshop along with counters and games for math centers. The additional books will help me stock my library for reader's workshop which is a time where students get to read independently for 25-30 minutes a day. This is our favorite time of day! The kids love getting to kick back with a good book, and of course I want to fuel their love for reading as much as I can, so I need just as many books as I can get my hands on! The additional math materials will give my students engaging ways to learn new concepts and apply problem solving at math centers. Centers are a great way for kids to work independently, and little additions like dinosaur counters and folder games make the kids feel like they're playing, so they don't even realize just how much they're learning.

Your donations will help my classroom to be the fun and interactive place I envision.

I want my students to love coming to school, and the more I can stock my room with engaging materials like math manipulatives and books, the happier and more productive my little friends will be.

Ms. Pucheu Renew Dolores T Aaron Elementary 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC1655X - Lakeshore Math Counters Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
PP710X - Math Folder Game Libraries - K-Gr. 1 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Level C - Nonfiction (20 bk set) • AKJ Books $72.28 1 $72.28
Level D - Fiction (20 bk set) • AKJ Books $71.90 1 $71.90
Level C - Fiction (20 bk set) • AKJ Books $69.72 1 $69.72
Level D - Nonfiction (20 bk set) • AKJ Books $68.45 1 $68.45
RA529 - Linking Cubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
Little Leveled Readers: Level D Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar! • Amazon Business $22.83 1 $22.83
PP939 - Jumbo Magnetic Ten-Frames - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Guided Science Readers Parent Pack: Level D: 16 Fun Nonfiction Books That Are Just Right for New Readers • Amazon Business $15.50 1 $15.50
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $14.66 1 $14.66
Fancy Nancy Collector's Quintet (I Can Read Book 1) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
World of Reading Marvel Boxed Set: Level 1: Purchase Includes Marvel eBook! • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Phonics Power! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
Reading Adventures Sofia the First Level Pre-1 Boxed Set • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Reading Adventures Cars level 1 Boxed Set • Amazon Business $9.63 1 $9.63
World of Reading Avengers Boxed Set: Level 1 - Purchase Includes Marvel eBook! • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Paw Patrol Phonics Box Set (PAW Patrol) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $8.32 1 $8.32

Materials cost

$736.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $64.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.52

Total project goal

$990.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $990.13

1 Donor

-$990.13

Donations toward project cost

-$841.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.52

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