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Ms. Howard from Poinciana, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Joys of Reading!

Help me give my students that are learning online books that they can read at home. I also have a student that needs help with sitting in a regular chair due to her disabilities. Thank you very much!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Howard's classroom raised $369

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 Students

My students come from a variety of different demographics and backgrounds. We are a low-income, high poverty school with over 90% of our students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch under Title I services.

I have many students from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

In fact, about 30% of our school's current enrollment qualifies for ESOL services, which means that English is not their first language. They're struggling to understand, to learn, and to finally find their place in the new environment they're learning to call "home."

My kids are aspiring leaders, learners, and scholars and they would graciously appreciate your investment in their futures.

My Project

I have students that are at home that are in need of reading materials. I will be using slime as a stress reliever for those that are having a hard time with adjustment due to COVID related issues. I also have a student that wants to sit properly in a regular student chair, unfortunately her disabilities do not allow her to do so without assistance. Some of my students are learning English and books with CDs help them with conversational skills. All your support will be greatly appreciated thank you!

Ms. Howard Laurel Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Poinciana, FL View local requests

Nearly all 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 • Amazon Business $67.00 1 $67.00
SOFTaCARE, Dark Gray Seat Cushion Coccyx Orthopedic Memory Foam and Lumbar Support Pillow, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $41.91 1 $41.91
Spot On Carpet Markers: Positive Sayings - 4" • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Joyjoz 24 Packs Galaxy Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Mind Reader Comfy Rest, Ergonomic Foot, Pressure Relief for Comfort, Back, and Body, 3 Height, Black • Amazon Business $21.44 1 $21.44
Owl Diaries, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Crazy Aaron's Putty Mini Tins '2020 Holiday Trio (Christmas) Rudolph's Nose (Sparkle), Let It Glow (Glow) & Evergreen (Scented) Gift Set Bundle - 3 Pack (Limited Edition) .47 oz Each • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Disney's Movie Night Read-Along Storybook and CD Collection: 3-In-1 Feature Animation Bind-Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Disney Princess Magical Tales Read-Along Storybook and CD Collection • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Lilo & Stitch Read-Along Storybook and CD • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Soul Read-Along Storybook and CD • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Onward Read-Along Storybook and CD • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
Mulan Read-Along Storybook and CD • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
Paper Mate Liquid Paper Fast Dry Correction Fluid, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $3.91 1 $3.91

Materials cost

$279.41

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.34

Total project goal

$368.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$368.94

3 Donors

-$368.94

Donations toward project cost

-$313.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.34

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$0.00

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