Making Middle School Less Awkward, One Book at a Time
Help me give my students representative books that excite their progress towards literacy!
FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Ko's classroom raised $214
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Hello! Even as a middle school math teacher, reading literacy is something that I care about. Additionally, I want students to find relatable stories about their lives as they navigate the emotionally turbulent times of middle school.
Middle school can be like a rollercoaster of awkwardness, and I want to bring in books that'll make our students go, "Whoa, that's SO me!"
With your support, we'll not only be spreading joy and laughter but also building a community where EVERY student feels heard and understood. We are more than halfway through our school year and I continue to strive to help my 6th graders find their superpowers of self-expression and confidence. One of the books in this project is called "Awkward" by Svetlana Chmakova. This book is like the ultimate guide to surviving middle school, filled with hilarious moments, relatable characters, and a whole lot of heart.
Additionally, this project will support bringing materials to our classroom to push our classroom through spring break, standardized testing, and finally the end of the school year. This project will not only revitalize their confidence in seeing seen through books but reaching academic goals through accessible new classroom materials.
Your generous contributions will directly impact the lives of students, providing them with a window into the literature universe of middle school. Let's come together to empower students and inspire a future where everyone's narrative is valued.
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
Bic Mechanical Pencil #2 EXTRA SMOOTH, Variety Bulk Pack Of 40, 20 0.5mm With 20 0.7mm Led Pencils, Assorted Colored Barrels, for professional Office & School Use.
• Amazon Business
$15.31
4
$61.24
Awkward (Berrybrook Middle School, 1)
• Amazon Business
$7.94
2
$15.88
This One Summer
• Amazon Business
$11.19
1
$11.19
Nature Valley Granola Bars, Sweet and Salty Nut, Variety Pack, 24 ct
• Amazon Business
$10.96
1
$10.96
Brave (Berrybrook Middle School, 2)
• Amazon Business
$10.40
1
$10.40
Frizzy
• Amazon Business
$10.39
1
$10.39
Invisible: A Graphic Novel
• Amazon Business
$8.78
1
$8.78
Crush (Berrybrook Middle School, 3)
• Amazon Business
$8.21
1
$8.21
Materials cost
$137.05
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$12.54
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$181.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.06
Total project goal
$213.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$213.71
1 Donor
-$106.86
Donations toward project cost
-$90.83
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.03
match offer
-$106.85
Match offer toward project cost
-$90.82
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mx. Ko and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
