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Mrs. Garces from Union City, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Ready to Read

Help me give my students books to read. The library we have just started up this year, and we are lacking books and or books in good condition. Students come from pre-k -2nd grade to indulge in reading.

  • $887 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

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 Project

Libraries play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting diversity. They serve as repositories of knowledge, facilitating access to a wide range of materials that reflect the diversity of human experiences. By providing access to a wide range of resources such as books, journals, and digital media, libraries play a crucial role in fostering a love for reading and learning. Libraries. The books will generate knowledge and comprehension to effectively guide young children towards a love of books and reading, create a stimulating reading environment, read aloud regularly, and encourage them to explore different genres and books. Make reading a joyful, interactive experience, focusing on building a strong relationship with books and developing a love for stories. The books we will receive will do this.

Mrs. Garces Robert Waters Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Union City, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Laminator • Teachers' School Supply $114.99 1 $114.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack with Laminator and 20 Letter Size Pouches - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $77.47 1 $77.47
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00
I Can Read! Readers - Level 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.50 1 $57.50
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.35 1 $49.35
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 2 $47.40
Spanish for Kids Set 1: First Readers Box Set – 10 Beginning Readers with Online Audio | Build Early Confidence in Spanish (Ages 3-8) | Language Together • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
30 Pieces Cute Wild Animal Bookmarks for Book Lovers, Magnetic Bookmarks for Boys Girls Magnet Page Clip Marker Multiple Patterns for Kids Students Reading School Library Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Jutom I Love to Read Rubber Bracelets - Colorful Motivational Wristbands for Kids, Classroom Rewards and Home Decor, Library Supplies,Pack of Vital Silicone Wristbands(120 Pcs) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Funny School Stories: Learning to Read Box Set: A Box of 5 Books for Beginning Readers (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BookGuard 1 Inch Bookbinding Tape, Ideal Library Supplies, Stretchable and Clear Repair Tape - 15 Yard Roll • Amazon Business $15.15 1 $15.15
If You Give a Pig a Party • Amazon Business $14.42 1 $14.42
If You Give a Dog a Donut • Amazon Business $14.41 1 $14.41
My Beginning Readers Set (A Complete Set of 25 First Reader Books, Level A) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
My Favorite Spooky Stories Box Set: A Box of 5 Halloween Books for Beginning Readers (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
BookGuard Stretchable Clear Book Repair Tape, 15 Yard Roll, 3 Inch • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
Taylor Swift: THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER (Little People, BIG DREAMS) • Amazon Business $10.93 1 $10.93
Outus 23 Pcs Reading Classroom Decorations Set Reading Themed Library Posters Reading Bulletin Board Outer Space Read Wall Decor Cutouts for School Classroom Reading Corner Library Wall Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
From Head to Toe/De la cabeza a los pies Board Book: Bilingual English-Spanish • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
El Gato Ensombrerado (The Cat in the Hat Spanish Edition) (Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90
Decorably 15 Reading Posters for Classroom Elementary, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational School Library Decor • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ykimok 15 Rolls Transparent Clear Tape Refills for Dispenser, Sturdy Tape(Not Easily Tear), 0.7 Inch, 27.3 Yard, Perfect for Office, Home, School • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Pizza Pig (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.72 1 $4.72
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.72 1 $4.72
Scholastic Readers - There Was an Old Lady Who Built a Snowman! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
I Can Read. Level 2 - George Washington: The First President - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Helpers in Your Neighborhood (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) • Amazon Business $4.24 1 $4.24
Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Pinkalicious: Story Time (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Koalas (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.93 1 $3.93

Materials cost

$689.49

Vendor shipping charges

$23.28

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$753.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.90

Total project goal

$886.01

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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