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Ms. West from Kailua, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Fuels Our Passion to Learn!

Help me give my students the best year possible! The Heinemann Books will help me to have the most effective reading/writing conferences with my students. Further, the classroom books will be an amazing addition to our library!

  • $890 goal

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My Students

My classroom is full of energetic students who are committed to learning and interacting with others. Despite having few resources at home during a distressing global pandemic, students were committed to learning and persevered in a way I've never seen. Seeing this type of commitment from students inspired me to do everything I can to give them the best, most effective education.

I am continuously in awe of the resiliency and dedication my students show in and outside of the classroom.

Thrilled to be back in the classroom with their peers, students show up eager and ready to learn. These kids are beyond inspiring and deserve all the resources and materials in the world to achieve their learning goals.

My Project

The Heinemann Books will ensure that our reading and writing conferences are as effective as possible! Through direct instruction, collaborative learning, and one-on-one student/teacher conferences, I'll be able to help each individual learner learn and thrive!

Giving students choice in the classroom is one of my utmost priorities.

Providing flexible seating helps students to focus, while also giving them a sense of ownership in their learning process. Giving students a safe, comfortable environment for them to learn in is essential in maintaining a sense of excitement and commitment to learning. Thank you so much for your help in making this possible. These students are kind, thoughtful, and deserving.

Ms. West Keolu Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Kailua, HI 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Classroom Library Must-Haves: Grades 4-6 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $75.00 1 $75.00
Newbery Classroom Library Builder: Grades 3+ (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $70.00 1 $70.00
Classroom Library Must-Haves: Grades 2-3 (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $70.00 1 $70.00
AA480 - Washable Tactile Pillows • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
The Reading Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Readers • Amazon Business $43.35 1 $43.35
The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Writers • Amazon Business $42.75 1 $42.75
SimpleHouseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, White • Amazon Business $39.97 1 $39.97
PHOENIX White Blank Cotton Stretched Canvas Artist Painting - 8x10 Inch / 10 Pack - 5/8 Inch Profile Triple Primed for Oil & Acrylic Paints • Amazon Business $12.73 2 $25.46
Coretta Scott King Classroom Library Builder: Grades K-6 (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $25.00 1 $25.00
STEAM Pack: Grades 3-6 (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $20.00 1 $20.00
Squishies Squishy Toy 24pcs Party Favors for Kids Mochi Squishy Toy moji Kids Party Favors Mini Kawaii squishies Mochi Stress Reliever Anxiety Toys Easter Basket Stuffers fillers with Storage Box • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Soucolor Acrylic Paint Brushes Set, 20Pcs Round Pointed Tip Artist Paintbrushes for Acrylic Painting Oil Watercolor Canvas Boards Rock Body Face Nail Art, Adult Kids Drawing Arts Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Loctite Home and Office 2-ounce Pack Fun-tak Mounting Putty Tabs by Henkel Corporation • Amazon Business $1.97 1 $1.97

Materials cost

$665.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.00

Sales tax

 $24.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$756.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.47

Total project goal

$889.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $889.79

5 Donors

-$839.79

Donations toward project cost

-$713.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$125.97

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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