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Dr. Virgođź’– from Columbia, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dr. Virgođź’–'s classroom raised $653

Literary Explorers: Charting New Worlds Through Books

Help me give my students books to foster literacy skills, broaden their knowledge, and enhance their overall academic development.

This project is fully funded

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Dr. Virgođź’– Polo Road Elementary School
Columbia, SC Grades 3-5

My Project

My affection for my students is rooted in a deep commitment to their growth and well-being. It goes beyond the confines of a classroom, reflecting a genuine love for each unique individual under my guidance.

In my belief, books serve as powerful instruments of empowerment.

They are not just repositories of knowledge but gateways to imagination, empathy, and understanding. Introducing my students to the world of books is an expression of this love, as I am convinced that within those pages, they will discover not only the wonders of various subjects but also the tools to navigate life's challenges with resilience and wisdom.

This shared literary journey is my way of providing them not just an education but a lifelong companion in learning that will nurture their minds and hearts for years to come.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 8 donors
Dr. Virgođź’– Polo Road Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Columbia, SC 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Humphrey Series Complete 12 Books Set • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
Who Would Win Complete Collection | 25 Books | Book Series Kids • Amazon Business $74.49 1 $74.49
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived #15) • AKJ Education $3.64 20 $72.80
Fly Guy Complete Collection Series Set Books 1-11 (#1 Hi! Fly Guy, #2 Super Fly Guy, #3 Shoo, Fly Guy!, #4 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Guy, #5 Fly High, Fly Guy!, #6 Hooray For Fly Guy, #7 I Spy Fly Guy, #8 Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, #9 Buzz Boy and Fly Guy, #10 Fly Guy vs The Flyswatt... • Amazon Business $69.29 1 $69.29
My Weird School 21-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $56.43 1 $56.43
Bad Guys Book Series 1-10 • Amazon Business $44.89 1 $44.89
Horrible Harry 8 Book Set Horrible Harry in Room 2b, HH and the Dungeon, Hh and the Drop of Doom, HH and the Ant Invasion, HH and the Kickball Wedding, HH and the Green Slime, HH Secret, HH and the Purple People • Amazon Business $43.56 1 $43.56
5 Book Set : Roscoe Riley Rules (Roscoe Riley Rules Set, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) • Amazon Business $32.71 1 $32.71

Materials cost

$483.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.85

Total project goal

$652.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $652.32

7 Donors

-$440.85

Donations toward project cost

-$397.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.63

match offer

-$185.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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