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

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Future Researchers and Scientists

Help me give my students nonfiction books so we can continue learn about and explore the world around us.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cotter-Aschoff's classroom raised $982

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am lucky enough to spend my days with a fun and rambunctious group of second grader who are excited to explore the wild world around them. A first year teacher, like me, could not ask for a more amazing group of learners and scholars. I am constantly wowed by their care, compassion, and love for each other and for all creatures, big and small.

They are a diverse group, each bringing their own unique perspective to class discussions.

I have a group of math wizards, master writers, and expert readers. No matter which subject area is their favorite, each student comes to school excited and ready to learn something new each day.

My Project

My students are avid readers. Their skills are growing each day. I am so impressed by their love of the written word; unfortunately, our classroom library consist primarily of fiction. I want to incorporate nonfiction text into our library so we can bring our love of science and the social studies into reading time.

I have 23 future scientists, mathematicians, anthologists, and historians in classroom; they just need the materials to get them started on their journeys.

We will use these texts to study our planet during science, to research different aspect our our world and write about it, and to celebrate and learn from those people who have made enormous differences in our world.

Ms. Cotter-Aschoff Mira Vista Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

23 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weather, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Grades 1 - 2 • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $89.00 1 $89.00
Inner Solar System, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Grades 1 - 2 • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $89.00 1 $89.00
Outer Solar System, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Grades 1 - 2 • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $89.00 1 $89.00
Biographies, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Grades 1 - 2 • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $89.00 1 $89.00
Animals, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Grades 1 - 2 • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $89.00 1 $89.00
LL622 - Nonfiction Leveled Books Classroom Library - Book Bin Set - Level K (Gr. 2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $50.99 1 $50.99
LL621 - Nonfiction Leveled Books Classroom Library - Book Bin Set - Level J (Gr. 1-2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $43.99 1 $43.99
LL623 - Nonfiction Leveled Books Classroom Library - Book Bin Set - Level L (Gr. 2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 1 $42.99
LL624 - Nonfiction Leveled Books Classroom Library - Book Bin Set - Level M (Gr. 2-3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $40.99 1 $40.99
LL625 - Nonfiction Leveled Books Classroom Library - Book Bin Set - Level N (Gr. 3) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $40.99 1 $40.99
STEAM Pack: Grades 3-6 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $20.00 1 $20.00

Materials cost

$684.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.50

Sales tax

 $62.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.25

Total project goal

$981.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $981.64

1 Donor

-$981.64

Donations toward project cost

-$834.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.25

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