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Mrs. Goetz from Kent, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Memories Through Reading

My students need a class set of the book, "The Black Pearl," and art supplies (paint and black crayons).

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Goetz's classroom raised $330

This project is fully funded

My Students

A good book can make a memory that will last for many years. I remember books I read in fifth and sixth grade like it was yesterday. The vivid images the books created in my head transported me to futuristic places and historical times.

My classroom is rich in cultural diversity.

My students come from many different backgrounds and experiences. More than fifty percent of our school participates in the free or reduced lunch program, but what the students may lack in financial advantages they make up for with curiosity and hard work.

My Project

The Black Pearl is an excellent book. My students will read a text that is inspiring and entertaining. This is a story of coming of age and learning to face life. The setting provides cultural exposure to some of my students and for others, it is a book that features and honors a familiar background. The art materials will allow the students to respond to the text through art.

These books will be use by this year's students and students for years to come.

This book has a timeless message of courage and honor. Your donation will make it possible for each of my students to read from a copy of this book. Reading The Black Pearl together as a class will provide a unifying experience as the students hone their reading, writing, and artistic skills.

Mrs. Goetz Martin Sortun Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Kent, WA View local requests

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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Black Pearl Scott O''Dell • AKJ Books $5.17 32 $165.44
BLICK LIQUID WTRCLR/BLU 8OZ • Blick Art Materials $3.08 3 $9.24
BLICK LIQUID WTRCLR/RED 8OZ • Blick Art Materials $3.08 3 $9.24
BLICK LIQUID WTRCLR/YLW 8OZ • Blick Art Materials $3.08 3 $9.24
CRAYOLA REG CRAYON/BLK BOX12 REG • Blick Art Materials $1.63 12 $19.56
Item Shipping/Handling Charges • Blick Art Materials $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$222.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$280.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.50

Total project goal

$329.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$329.99

1 Donor

-$96.00

Donations toward project cost

-$81.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.40

match offer

-$233.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$198.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.10

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$0.00

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