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 am a teacher-librarian at a Title I middle school -- 6th, 7th and 8th grade. I was a classroom teacher for more than two decades before moving to the library. I love my job -- having the time to spend with kids and books and technology is such a kick! The students at my school are amazing! They come to school in a high poverty neighborhood from a variety of living situations: motel rooms, shared housing, trailer parks, and crowded apartments. It's not easy to keep the focus on where they are headed, rather than the situations they are leaving.
The thing is, they still keep coming to school -- and when they get to school, I want it to be worth it!
I want them to see themselves in the literature they read; I want them to find what they are looking for and have the ability to showcase their new knowledge.
My Project
Through reading clubs at lunch, students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will benefit by supported reading environments in which independent reading is followed by small group discussion (ELA RL.6.10, ELA RL.7.10, RL.8.10). Students will have voice and choice in the book they select to read. Additionally, these reading groups will foster friendship and rebuild bonds with the school community.
Items will be used in the library at lunch, which has become something of a community center -- it's a hub of activity.
Students gather to play games and sometimes do crafts. It's a busy place and the kids use a lot of materials. It seems like we have so many kids this year!
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
The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games, 2)
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$16.19
2
$32.38
Willodeen
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$13.90
2
$27.80
The Ickabog
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$12.43
2
$24.86
Origami Paper 500 sheets Chiyogami Patterns 6" 15cm
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$11.29
2
$22.58
Origami Paper 500 sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 6" (15 cm): High-Quality, Double-Sided Origami Sheets with 12 Different Designs (Instructions for 6 Projects Included)
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$10.40
2
$20.80
Pax, Journey Home
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$10.22
2
$20.44
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive]
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$9.99
2
$19.98
Smile, Sisters, and Guts: The Box Set
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$18.53
1
$18.53
Invasion
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$8.99
2
$17.98
My Hero Academia, Vol. 1 (1)
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$7.98
2
$15.96
Sunrise Over Fallujah
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$7.58
2
$15.16
Be Prepared
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$10.45
1
$10.45
The Okay Witch and the Hungry Shadow (2)
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$10.43
1
$10.43
My Hero Academia, Vol. 23 (23)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
My Hero Academia, Vol. 28 (28)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Naruto: Sasuke's Story--Star Pupil (Naruto Novels)
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$9.89
1
$9.89
Origami Extravaganza! Folding Paper, a Book, and a Box: Origami Kit Includes Origami Book, 38 Fun Projects and 162 High-Quality Origami Papers: Great for Both Kids and Adults
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$9.59
1
$9.59
The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams (Dover Origami Papercraft)
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$9.29
1
$9.29
My Hero Academia, Vol. 22 (22)
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$8.48
1
$8.48
My Hero Academia, Vol. 24 (24)
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$8.48
1
$8.48
Crush (Berrybrook Middle School, 3)
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Origami Book For Beginners : A Step-By-Step Introduction To The Japanese Art Of Paper Folding For Kids & Adults (Origami Books For Beginners)
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$4.99
1
$4.99
Materials cost
$681.29
Vendor shipping charges
$8.99
Sales tax
$53.48
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.22
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$783.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$138.35
Total project goal
$922.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$922.33
1 Donor
-$922.33
Donations toward project cost
-$783.98
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