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Mrs. Matus from Phoenix, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Own Space to Read

Help me give my students markers, tape, bins and books.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Matus's classroom raised $529

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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

I would like to provide my students with their own classroom library where they can enjoy reading together. Due to Covid my students have not had the opportunity to grow a love for reading and bond with their classmates. At the moment we do not have a classroom library where students can choose a book to read for fun. My students have a huge gap in their reading skills and having a classroom library will make reading fun and exciting. Please help me build a space in our classroom where we can enjoy books together and build friendships. Thank you.

Mrs. Matus Sunland STEAM Academy Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 2 Above Level (20 Books) • AKJ Education $132.26 1 $132.26
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 3 Below Level (20 Books) • AKJ Education $96.02 1 $96.02
Bilingual Children's Paperback Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Storex Interlocking Book Bins, Double Wide, 14-1/2 x 9-1/5 x 7 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 • School Specialty $41.92 1 $41.92
Big Box of Sentence Building • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 1 $24.26
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264) • Staples $6.99 2 $13.98
Staples Ultra Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 Yds, Clear, 6/Rolls (52196) • Staples $11.69 1 $11.69
Expo Neon Window Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted, 5/Pack (1752226) • Staples $9.79 1 $9.79
Sharpie Flip Chart Permanent Marker, Bullet Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $8.79 1 $8.79

Materials cost

$381.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.19

Sales tax

 $27.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.25

Total project goal

$528.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.34

1 Donor

-$528.34

Donations toward project cost

-$449.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.25

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