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Mrs. Marchino from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lakeshore Library

Help me give my students supplies for our school library to keep them engaged in reading.

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Mrs. Marchino Robert B Pollock Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA Grades PreK-2

My Project

Libraries serve as essential cornerstones of community and education, but their true impact is realized when the materials they house are truly engaging. When books and writing "come alive," it means the material transcends the page, sparking curiosity, fostering deep understanding, and inspiring action in the reader.

Engaging library materials are those that capture the reader's attention immediately and hold it.

Engagement is not just about entertainment; it is a vital mechanism for learning and critical thinking. When books truly "come alive," the information sticks. Readers are more likely to synthesize and retain knowledge from materials that actively involve them in the learning process.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

300 students impacted
Mrs. Marchino Robert B Pollock 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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Super-Safe 1" Craft Tape Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Magnetic Display Shelves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
1" Craft Tape Pack - Pastel Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
1" Craft Tape Pack - Bright Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Colorful Star Accents • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$213.45

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 FREE

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.53

Total project goal

$290.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $290.18

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 $290.18

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