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
I know every teacher thinks that their students are special, and they're probably right. But, I know for certain how special our students are! My school loops with students for 3 years. If you start in Kindergarten you follow those same children to 1st grade and then second grade. If you start with 3rd grade you see them through 4th and then 5th grade. I've had the honor of graduating two groups of 5th graders.
As a teacher for 24 years, I always tend to fall in love with my students.
But, when you spend 3 years with the same cohort of students and parents, it becomes something completely different. It takes on a whole new meaning. It takes on a life of its own.
There is a real sense of community, love, and family. Departing is the hardest part but every teacher should be so lucky. This year I am super excited because I get to start with Kindergarten. These little people are like sponges.They are so excited and so willing to learn. I hope to acquire some of the things I will need to set them up for success. After all we'll be together for 3 years.
My Project
These book donations will continue to breathe life into our students. This year has been tough for everyone, children included. My students are no exception. Adult always talk about how resilient children are and how they bounce back which can be true but, I am on the inside looking out. And, this is not always the case.
Reading Day is a big deal at my school and children anticipate the day when they can shop for several free books.This year though has been different.
Usually my colleagues and I attend a free new book give away called Project Cicero. It is one the most amazing book give away that I have attended and believe me I have been teaching for over 24 years. Needless to say the pandemic shut them down this year. We are in fact finding ourselves short on books for our reading day which is soon approaching. I hope that we can get sponsored for our event.
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
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
• Amazon Business
$50.33
2
$100.66
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Big Book (Paul Galdone Classics)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Max Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader
• Amazon Business
$11.49
2
$22.98
Claudia and the New Girl (Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novel #9) (9) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Big Book (Brown Bear and Friends)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish Boxed Set: (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish; The Seaquel; Fins of Fury)
• Amazon Business
$8.44
2
$16.88
Scholastic First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Levels E & F
• Amazon Business
$16.19
1
$16.19
The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
• Amazon Business
$5.00
3
$15.00
Read Aloud Classics: The Ant and the Grasshopper Big Book Shared Reading Book
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Read Aloud Classics: How the Turtle Cracked Its Shell Big Book Shared Reading Book
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 15)
• Amazon Business
$7.38
2
$14.76
La Frontera: El Viaje Con Papa / My Journey with Papa (Spanish and English Edition)
• Amazon Business
$14.47
1
$14.47
Cat Kid Comic Club: From the Creator of Dog Man
• Amazon Business
$7.20
2
$14.40
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)
• Amazon Business
$6.68
2
$13.36
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #9) (9)
• Amazon Business
$6.49
2
$12.98
I Am Enough
• Amazon Business
$12.45
1
$12.45
Miles Morales (Marvel Spider-Man) (Little Golden Book)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
2
$11.98
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
• Amazon Business
$5.98
2
$11.96
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
• Amazon Business
$5.98
2
$11.96
Tell me more about Ramadan: (Islamic books for kids)
• Amazon Business
$10.98
1
$10.98
Learn to Read: Sight Words Storybook: 25 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers
• Amazon Business
$10.16
1
$10.16
I Am: Positive Affirmations for Kids | Coloring Book for Young Black Girls | African American Children | Self-Esteem and Confidence Coloring Book for ... and Brown Girls with Natural Curly Hair)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
The Falcon (Marvel Avengers) (Little Golden Book)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
2
$9.98
Warriors of Wakanda (Marvel: Black Panther) (Little Golden Book)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
2
$9.98
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth (My First I Can Read)
• Amazon Business
$4.89
2
$9.78
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine)
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (Cloverleaf Books: Holidays and Special Days)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$463.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$500.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.37
Total project goal
$589.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$589.11
1 Donor
-$589.11
Donations toward project cost
-$500.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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