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Ms. Burgess from Battle Creek MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Ms. Burgess' First Classroom

Help me give my students some awesome book options for an in-class library! I am a brand new teacher who just started, so any donation would be greatly appreciated

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My Project

In my request for classroom supplies, including books and various school materials, I aim to significantly enhance the learning environment for my students.

The specific items I am requesting—ranging from novels and non-fiction texts to art supplies and technological tools—will make a profound difference in how my students learn.

Books open new worlds, introduce fresh ideas, and encourage empathy, while technology like tablets can provide interactive learning opportunities that cater to various learning styles.

The goals for this project are multifaceted. Primarily, I aim to equip my students with the resources they need to succeed academically and develop critical life skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and communication. By providing a variety of resources, I also intend to create a more inclusive classroom that recognizes and respects each student's unique background and learning needs. Additionally, these supplies will enable us to undertake more comprehensive projects, such as multimedia presentations and collaborative group work, which are vital for preparing students for the complexities of modern work and civic life.

My students are special for numerous reasons. They are a diverse group, each with their own stories, challenges, and dreams. Their resilience and eagerness to learn inspire me daily. Despite the various obstacles they face, they come to class ready to engage and grow. They are not just learners; they are young individuals who contribute to our classroom with their unique perspectives, enriching our discussions and group dynamics. This diversity is our strength, and with the right tools, each student can be empowered to reach their full potential, making our collective learning experience even more fruitful and meaningful.

Ms. Burgess
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12
  • Pennfield High School
  • Battle Creek, MI
    • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 100 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dry Erase Board 12/pk 9.5 X 12 • Teachers' School Supply $46.38 3 $139.14
Hunger Games 4-Book Hardcover Box Set (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) • Amazon Business $82.21 1 $82.21
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback+hardcover book set) • MahoganyBooks $60.00 1 $60.00
John Green Box Set • Amazon Business $37.40 1 $37.40
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
March: Book Three (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $17.99 1 $17.99
March: Book Two (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $17.96 1 $17.96
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives • Amazon Business $8.06 2 $16.12
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
The Hate U Give • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
War Storm (Red Queen, 4) • Amazon Business $12.30 1 $12.30
Dear Martin (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $11.69 1 $11.69
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (1) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Red Queen (Red Queen, 1) • Amazon Business $11.32 1 $11.32
You've Reached Sam: A Novel • Amazon Business $11.04 1 $11.04
The Book Thief • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
King's Cage (Red Queen, 3) • Amazon Business $10.78 1 $10.78
Salvage the Bones: A Novel • Amazon Business $10.25 1 $10.25
Sing, Unburied, Sing: A Novel • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Pride and Premeditation (Jane Austen Murder Mysteries, 1) • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Dear Justyce (Dear Martin 2) • Amazon Business $9.75 1 $9.75
Henry IV , Parts One and Two(No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 17) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
King Lear (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 6) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Tempest (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 5) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Othello: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition (Volume 7) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Glass Sword (Red Queen, 2) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 12) • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80
American Street • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Antony & Cleopatra (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 19) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Midsummer Night's Dream: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition (Volume 29) • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54
Scythe (1) (Arc of a Scythe) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Murders in the Rue Morgue (Edgar Allan Poe: Edgar Allan Poe Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven: A Graphic Novel by Duncan Long • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Merchant of Venice (SparkNotes No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 10) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Julius Caesar (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 4) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 8) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Hamlet (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 3) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Much Ado About Nothing (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 11) • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46
Othello (No Fear Shakespeare) (Volume 9) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar Allan Poe Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
The Pit and the Pendulum (Edgar Allan Poe Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare) • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Tell-Tale Heart: By Edgar Allan Poe - Illustrated • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe (Signet Classics) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95

Materials cost

$747.66

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.07

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$819.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.70

Total project goal

$964.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $964.64

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 $964.64

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