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Ms. Appelhans from Topeka KS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hungry, Hungry Readers!

Help me give my students the Bookworm Vending Machine with picture book tray options.

  • $7,749 goal

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My Project

We are excited to recognize the hard work of our scholars with a special experience.

Scholars will be able to self select text from the book vending machine based on attendance incentives, recognition of following school-wide expectations and procedures, and recognition form staff and peers.

This machine will reflect who we are as a building, We are eager to stock this machine with texts that mirror the diverse student population of our building. Additionally, books will include student interest based topics, academic topics, books to spark the imaginations and creativity that is inside each student.

Ms. Appelhans
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bookworm Vending Machine • Bookworm Vending Machine $6,040.00 1 $6,040.00

Materials cost

$6,040.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $425.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$90.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$6,586.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,162.31

Total project goal

$7,748.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $7,748.73

1 Donor

-$7,748.73

Donations toward project cost

-$6,586.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1,162.31

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