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Ms. Hoertel from Oak Ridge, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Hoertel's classroom raised $301

New Life for Favorite Reads

Help me give my students a book collection with longevity, so they can continue to reread and share their favorite stories!

This project is fully funded

My Project

The purpose of repairing library books for middle school students is to ensure they have access to high-quality reading materials, enhance their reading skills and knowledge, and preserve literary favorites. It is essential to maintain the books in optimal condition to support students' learning and reading stamina. The plan involves utilizing materials such as laminate, book tape, and other requested supplies to protect and repair the well-loved library books.

Over the years, favorite books have suffered wear and tear due to heavy use and lack of protection.

By addressing this issue and restoring the books to good condition, we aim to provide students with a healthier library environment. A well-maintained library contributes to the development of healthy minds among students, fostering a positive reading experience. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to create a conducive and joyful reading space for middle school students, promoting their overall well-being and academic success.

550 students impacted 7 donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lineco Books by Hand pH Neutral Adhesive, Archival Quality Acid-Free Dries Clear and Quick Water Soluble Lay-Flat Property, 16 Ounces (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.69 4 $82.76
Scotch Book Tape Boxed-2x15yd • Amazon Business $15.86 3 $47.58
Matte Self Adhesive Laminating Roll 12” x 15ft - 3 MIL Matte Clear Laminate Vinyl Roll for Stickers • Amazon Business $8.83 5 $44.15
BookGuard 3" Vinyl Archival Bookbinding Book Repair Clear Tape • Amazon Business $20.62 2 $41.24
7" Multicolor Extra Large Rubber Bands - Assorted Mixed Color Rubber Bands, Rubber Bands for Office, School & Home, Stretchable Rubber Elastics Bands, Big Size Rubber Bands (Multicolor, 48 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$222.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$255.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.10

Total project goal

$300.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$300.65

5 Donors

-$297.12

Donations toward project cost

-$255.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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$0.00

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