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

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Sparking the Joy of Reading

Help me give my students fun graphic novels, delicious snacks, and a vacuum.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Parker's classroom raised $744

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a result of the pandemic, many of the students are behind in their reading. A lot of them are hesitant to even pick up books because "there are too many hard words." I want my students to want to read. To help them get started, we've been reading Dog Man in class and they absolutely love it! I have one set of books, but they are constantly checked out. I'd like to add more Dog Man books for my students to explore and read on their own.

We are so lucky to have custodians, but sometimes there are big messes that can't wait until the end of the day to be cleaned up.

Having a vacuum in our room will help us clean up our messes quicker and save the custodian from having to sweep a lot.

We are currently reading The Wild Robot as our class chapter book. I would love to have a class set of the second book for my students to enjoy after. This book allows us to have serious conversations about topics to support their mental well-being.

Ms. Parker Kihei Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

27 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Wild Robot Escapes (Volume 2) (The Wild Robot, 2) • Amazon Business $7.37 29 $213.73
iwoly C150 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Rechargeable with 2200mAh Detachable Battery, 18000Pa Cyclone Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Lightweight Portable Handheld Stick Vacuum for Hard Floor Car Cleaning • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
OSSZIT 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students School Classroom Headphones Bulk Earphones Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Library Children Adults (Black Color) • Amazon Business $41.89 1 $41.89
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 oz. Snack Packs, 30 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $37.90 1 $37.90
80 Pcs Black Premium Chair Leg Socks Protectors for Hardwood Floors - Do not Easily Fall Off - Very Easy to Put on - Fits All Leg Shapes - High Elastic Bar Stool Leg Covers - Furniture Pads • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Berries 'n Cherries, Perfect Halloween Candy Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 3 $25.44
Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Starter Set: (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set) • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish Boxed Set: (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish; The Seaquel; Fins of Fury) • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
LOCONHA Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers, Small Dry Erase Eraser, Magnetic Erasers … • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #13): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Dog Man: Fetch-22: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #8): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $8.27 1 $8.27
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $8.12 1 $8.12
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7) • Amazon Business $7.62 1 $7.62
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Dog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (10) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$568.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.57

Total project goal

$743.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$743.78

1 Donor

-$743.78

Donations toward project cost

-$632.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.57

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