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Mrs. Yokoyama from Los Angeles CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Happy “Book”day to You!

Help me give my students an opportunity to choose a book for their birthday in addition to getting a book coupon to get a book from Scholastic Book Club. They can also choose a ring, truck, or bracelet.

  • $284 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are incredible. I have twenty-four motivated English Language Learners who are eager to learn. My students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds with limited resources available to them. We are a Title I, Performance Improvement School with a one hundred percent free lunch program. Many parents work two jobs and are struggling to support their families.

Though their environment may not be conducive to learning, my students have an insatiable love of learning.

I know that if we provide them with the right support, resources, and opportunities, they can experience success.

My Project

A birthday should always be a special day for anyone no matter what age you are. It’s sad to say that some of my 2nd graders have NO idea when their birthday is.

Every Monday our school celebrates any student whose birthday falls on that particular week.

The entire school sings and they receive a pencil. Sometimes that’s the only way they know it’s their birthday week.

I want their birthday to be extra special by giving them a gift of a book. They will get to choose any book that peaks their interest. They will be practicing their fluency while also having a book to take home. I will also have them wear a special crown and give them either a bracelet, car, or ring. Let’s help celebrate their birthday and make them feel special and loved.

Mrs. Yokoyama
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gift card • Scholastic Book Clubs $34.00 3 $102.00
KUUQA 16 Pcs Magic Sequins The Mermaid Bracelets 2-Color Sequin Reversible Glitter Slap Bracelets Charms Wristband for Kids Little Mermaid Birthday Party Favors Bags Supplies (Random Colors) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Dinosaur/Dino Fossil Rings Dinosaur Party Favors Decoration Supplies Halloween Props Jurassic T-REX Finger Toys for Kids Boys Girls,12Pcs • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pull Back Car, 20 Pcs Assorted Mini Truck Toy and Race Car Toy Kit Set, Funcorn Toys Play Construction Vehicle Playset Educational Preschool for Kids Children Party Favors Birthday Game Supplies • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
PinkSeep Beaded Bracelets for Kids- 10 Pack 30 PC, Unicorn Mermaid Rainbow Bracelet, Little Girl Plastic Wood Bracelets • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Carson-Dellosa Publishing 101021 - Student Crown, Birthday, 4 x 23 1/2 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Gifts & Crafts Pokémon Party Supplies Silicone Wristband Bracelet Favors, 12 Piece • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
ValeforToy 72 Piece Mini Dinosaur Toy Set • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Colorful Assorted Gem Star Rhinestone Adjustable Rings with Heart Shape Display Case for Party Favors, Bridal Shower, Birthday, Adult & Children Size (36 Pack) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$190.39

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$240.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.47

Total project goal

$283.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$283.14

2 Donors

-$132.74

Donations toward project cost

-$127.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.91

match offer

-$132.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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