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Ms. Szeto from San Francisco, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ignite a Love for Reading

My students need a variety of high-quality books that encourages a passion for reading to stretch their imaginations and to satisfy their curiosities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Szeto's classroom raised $401

This project is fully funded

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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 first grade students are native Cantonese speakers that develop high levels of English and home language proficiency and literacy, as well as high levels of academic competency in Cantonese. Most of my students come from immigrant families where English is their second language, as well as students who are qualified for Special Education services. As a school, we have limited funding for supplies and academic materials.

Our students come from all walks of life - ready to learn and thrive in an academic setting.

Our school community is a wonderful and safe place to ask questions, explore, and share. As an educator, I hope to provide all students with the best learning experiences as possible to be confident in reading, writing, and exploring using high-quality materials that every student deserves.

My Project

In first grade, there is so much to do and learn. They have a growing sense of independence through reading by choosing a variety of books they like to read. Many of my students are English Language learners that come from immigrant families who do not have sufficient knowledge of English to read and teach their kids at home. They struggle everyday learning how to read. Having updated and high-quality books that students from many diverse populations can have access to read is a basic and fundamental need to allow students to succeed.

As a new teacher, I am hoping to start the year with a classroom library full of high-quality books that are at first grade level to reflect the multilingual group of children who occupies our classroom.

Our titles include: The Giving Tree, Charlotte's Web, The Snowy Day, books from Dr. Suess and more.

Ultimately, my goal is to encourage my students to develop a love for reading, and to build a culture of learning where students can thrive in the classroom setting. Your donations would truly mean a lot for my students who are learning English and Cantonese in my classroom, and will promote a lifelong love of reading for each and every one of my first graders.

Ms. Szeto Hillcrest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Nearly all 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 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection • AKJ Education $36.46 1 $36.46
Favorite Author Study - Eric Carle (4 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $25.41 1 $25.41
The Little Engine That Could • AKJ Education $16.19 1 $16.19
If You Give a Pig a Pancake • AKJ Education $16.10 1 $16.10
Whistle for Willie • AKJ Education $14.39 1 $14.39
If You Give a Moose a Muffin • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Owl Moon • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
The Five Chinese Brothers • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
The Giving Tree • AKJ Education $11.17 1 $11.17
What Was I Scared Of? (A Glow-in-the Dark Encounter) • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Are You Ready to Play Outside? • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
The Thank You Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Charlotte's Web • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Where the Wild Things Are • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53
Curious George Rides a Bike • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Madeline • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Madeline's Rescue: Story and Pictures • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Fox in Socks, Bricks and Blocks • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Snowy Day • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Make Way for Ducklings • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
Corduroy • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Junie B. Jones #18: First Grader (at last!) • AKJ Education $4.49 1 $4.49
Just a School Project • AKJ Education $2.91 1 $2.91

Materials cost

$280.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.14

Total project goal

$400.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.94

4 Donors

-$198.26

Donations toward project cost

-$172.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.99

match offer

-$198.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$168.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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