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Ms. Gonzalez from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Pages, Changing Lives

Help me give my students a book for every single child that'll help fuel their young mind.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gonzalez's classroom raised $258

This project is fully funded

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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 am writing to you today with immense enthusiasm to request funding for new and engaging books for my second-grade classroom at our Elementary in Chicago, Illinois. As dedicated educators, we strive to foster a lifelong love of reading in our students, and access to a diverse and captivating collection of books is fundamental to achieving this goal.

With a grant of $200, we aim to revitalize our classroom library with a carefully curated selection of high-quality books.

This would include:

Diverse Literature: Books that reflect the rich cultural backgrounds and experiences of our students, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

High-Interest Titles: Engaging fiction and non-fiction books covering a variety of topics to spark curiosity and cater to individual interests.

Leveled Readers: A range of books at different reading levels to support differentiated instruction and ensure every student can find books that challenge and encourage them.

Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators: Books that exemplify excellent storytelling and captivating visuals, inspiring young readers and writers.

These new books will directly impact the learning and growth of my 30 second-grade students by:

Improving Literacy Skills:

Fostering a Love of Reading:

Expanding Knowledge and Understanding:

Creating a Vibrant Learning Environment: An enriched classroom library will create a more stimulating and inviting space for exploration and discovery.

We are committed to making the most of this opportunity. We are confident that these resources will have a lasting positive impact on our students' academic journey and their development as lifelong learners.

Thank you for considering our request. We would be thrilled to partner with Donors Choose in empowering our second-grade students through the magic of reading.

Ms. Gonzalez Pasteur 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 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bridge to Terabithia • Amazon Business $6.89 27 $186.03

Materials cost

$186.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.62

Total project goal

$257.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$257.44

1 Donor

-$128.72

Donations toward project cost

-$109.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.31

match offer

-$128.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$109.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.31

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$0.00

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