Upgrading our Media Center for a New Era of Learning
Help me give my students essentials like shelf markers, headphones, and cozy seating to establish a well-functioning media center. This initiative aims to inspire students and enhance their literacy skills in a comfortable and engaging environment.
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
In the four years since our school's media center was last open, there's a pressing need to revitalize the space with essential materials that have been absent for too long. One crucial element is the reintroduction of due date cards, which play a pivotal role in keeping our library organized. These cards will not only help in tracking the circulation of books but also instill a sense of responsibility among students, fostering a culture of returning borrowed materials on time.
To complement this organizational aspect, we are introducing library shelf markers, headphones, and comfortable seating to breathe new life into the media center.
The shelf markers will guide students through an extensive collection of books, fostering a sense of exploration and discovery. Comfortable seating arrangements aim to transform the media center into a cozy haven, encouraging students to spend quality time immersed in the world of literature. With the addition of headphones, we hope to offer a multimedia dimension, catering to various learning preferences and creating a versatile space that adapts to the needs of every student. Together, these initiatives aim to reinvigorate our school's media center, making it a thriving hub of knowledge and inspiration for years to come.
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
School Smart High Back Peel and Press Date Due Library Pockets with Grid, 3-1/2 x 6-1/4 Inches, Pack of 500 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult
• School Specialty
$67.12
1
$67.12
Hongzan 20 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk for School Students Kids Children, Durable Headsets Classroom Earphones for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop and More (20 Pcs, 10 Color)
• Amazon Business
$42.95
1
$42.95
Library Book Dividers for Shelves with Stickers, Library Shelf Markers Assorted Colored Book Shelf Dividers Plastic Shelf Marker Flexible Book Shelf Marker Set for Classroom Teacher Supplies (48 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$23.79
1
$23.79
ExcelMark 7820 Self-Inking Rubber Date Stamp – Great for Shipping, Receiving, Expiration and Due Dates (Black Ink)
• Amazon Business
$8.89
1
$8.89
Materials cost
$352.72
Vendor shipping charges
$6.71
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.29
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$394.72
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.66
Total project goal
$464.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$464.38
9 Donors
-$459.67
Donations toward project cost
-$394.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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