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Mrs. Rachnowitz from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Goal: Fifth Graders Fall in Love With Reading!

Help me give my students new books for our classroom library that will encourage a love for readings with ome all time classics and some new and upcoming authors!

  • 2 donors
  • $270 still needed

expires Mar 29

  • 2 donors
  • $270 still needed
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Mrs. Rachnowitz PS 54 Charles W Leng
Staten Island, NY Grades 3-5

My Project

Our fifth grade classroom library is the heart of our learning community, but many of our books are worn, outdated, or no longer capture students’ interests. My students are eager readers who light up when they discover stories that reflect their lives, challenge their thinking, or open windows into new worlds. New books would give them fresh opportunities to grow as readers, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. With updated, engaging titles, every student, whether a struggling reader or an advanced one, can find a book that inspires them. Your support will help create a vibrant, diverse classroom library where every child has access to stories that matter. By donating, you’re not just giving books; you’re giving students the chance to imagine, question, dream, and succeed.

My goal for this project is to encourage my students to have a love for reading!

The only way this can happen is by filling the classroom library with books they can relate to and characters that inspire them!

My fifth graders are a truly special group of learners. They are curious, creative, and full of energy, always eager to ask big questions and explore new ideas. They cheer each other on, celebrate each other's successes, and show kindness in the small, everyday moments that make our classroom a community. Whether they’re tackling a tough math problem, diving into a new book, or sharing their unique perspectives, they bring enthusiasm and heart to everything they do. Their determination, humor, and growing confidence make our classroom a place where everyone feels valued, and that’s what makes them extraordinary.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Rachnowitz PS 54 Charles W Leng Grades 3-5

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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Percy Jackson Collection 7 Books Set (Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters, Titan's Curse, Battle of the Labyrinth, Last Olympian, Greek Heroes, Greek Gods) • Amazon Business $41.00 1 $41.00
Front Desk Series 3 Books Collection Set By Kelly Yang (Front Desk, Three Keys, Key Player) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Out of My Dreams (The Out of My Mind Series) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
The Last Kids on Earth: June's Wild Flight • Amazon Business $8.01 1 $8.01
Satch & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Out of My Heart (The Out of My Mind Series) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade • Amazon Business $7.81 1 $7.81
Ted & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) • Amazon Business $7.57 1 $7.57
Baseball Card Adventures - Jackie & Me - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Losers Club • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Key Player (Front Desk #4) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Blended • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94
The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension • Amazon Business $6.73 1 $6.73
Matilda - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Holes - Holes - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Wonder • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Troublemaker • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
The School Story • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
The Last Kids on Earth • Amazon Business $6.16 1 $6.16
The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48
Number the Stars: A Newbery Award Winner • Amazon Business $4.17 1 $4.17

Materials cost

$229.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.39

Total project goal

$309.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.24

1 Donor

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$17.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $269.24

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