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Ms. Reininga from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Hit the Ground Reading

My students need books and magazines to add nonfiction to our library, book bags to encourage independent reading at home, and comfy pillows to make reading more fun.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Reininga's classroom raised $629

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year, our school is transitioning to the Common Core standards to prepare our students to successfully meet the demands of more rigorous state exams. In order to meet their incredible potential as readers and thinkers, my English Language Learners need to become confident, independent readers.

I am the proud teacher of 24 fantastic third graders at a public elementary school where 90% of students are English Language Learners and 100% qualify to receive free school breakfast and lunch.

School wide, only 28% of our kids are reading on grade level. In a struggling public school where low expectations permeate our environment, my class is determined to work relentlessly to meet our big goal: we will ALL grow 1.5 years as readers and pass the state ELA exams! In order to meet the new challenges of the Common Core standards, my kids need the opportunity to read nonfiction texts (at least 50%). As English Language Learners, many of my kids already see reading as an unpleasant task. My goal is to make reading fun by providing more interesting reading materials and encouraging independent reading both at school and at home.

My Project

Our classroom library does not have enough books to inspire and challenge all of my enthusiastic young readers. My kids need access to engaging nonfiction texts in order to master the Common Core standards. These new nonfiction books and subscriptions to TIME for Kids magazine will enrich our classroom and support us in reaching our big goal! The book bags will enable my students to take books home, and the comfy cushions will make independent reading at school more fun!

I am convinced that when given the opportunity, my amazing kids can and will be extremely successful!

Your help will ensure that my students reach their fullest potential as growing readers. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Ms. Reininga PS 325 Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 3 - Favorites • AKJ Books $40.17 1 $40.17
TS540X - Giant Comfy Pillows - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning $249.00 1 $249.00
BG508 - Jumbo Best-Buy Book Bags - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning $7.99 6 $47.94
Grade 3 - NonFiction • AKJ Books $32.12 1 $32.12
Grade 2 - NonFiction • AKJ Books $39.02 1 $39.02
Edition 2 (Grade 2) TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom newsmagazine that motivates kids to read. Edition 2 (geared towards 2nd grade students) helps build critical skills during this pivotal grade. Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics and themes kids love to learn about and it s the best nonfiction text you ll find! • Time for Kids $3.98 10 $39.80
Edition 3 - 4 with Around the World (Grades 3 and 4) TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom newsmagazine that motivates kids to read. Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics and themes kids love to learn about and it s the best nonfiction text you ll find! Edition 3 - 4 builds non-fiction literacy skills and helps students better understand their world. In addition to receiving Edition 3 - 4, subscribers will receive TFK Around the World. • Time for Kids $4.88 10 $48.80

Materials cost

$496.85

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$534.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.29

Total project goal

$628.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $628.59

12 Donors

-$618.00

Donations toward project cost

-$534.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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