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Mrs. Alegria from Brownsville, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need Reading Motivation!

Help me give my students new books that will motivate them to read.

  • $461 goal

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Hooray! 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 Project

First graders are not easily amused. It is really hard to get first graders excited about reading. They like everything fast, new, and exciting. These great new titles will give my students new reading material and exciting new adventures. They are going to love those new Dog Man story books. My hope is that these fun new books can help motivate my students to reach their Accelerated Reading Goals.

First grade will love reading books and receiving prizes for all their hard work.

All this reading practice will help my students to be ready for second grade.

Mrs. Alegria Ortiz Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Mrs. Alegria

Brownsville, TX 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

35 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dog Man Books Series Set 1-10 • Amazon Business $80.00 1 $80.00
TREND Zaner-Bloser Desk Toppers Reference Name Plates PreK-1 3.75 x 18 36 Per Pack 3 Packs (T-69401-3) • Staples $24.88 1 $24.88
Polar Bear Polar Bear Hardcover • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 1 $19.99
Birthday Crowns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
72pcs Mochi Squishy Toys 6 Themed Kawaii Squishies for Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Easter Egg Fillers Christmas Stocking Stuffers Stress Relief Toys • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Puppy Mudge Collector's Set (Boxed Set): Puppy Mudge Finds a Friend; Puppy Mudge Has a Snack; Puppy Mudge Loves His Blanket; Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath; ... to Play; Henry and Mudge: The First Book • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Confetti Birthday Crowns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Button • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Creepy Carrots! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Galaxy Slime Kit for Girls Boys, 36 Pack Mini Slime Party Favors for Kids, Pretty Stretchy & Non-Sticky Slime Pack, Valentine Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
GIFTEXPRESS Assorted Styles 48 pcs Mini Bubble Wand Assortment, Kids Birthday Party Favors Birthday Bubble Weddings Supplies, Bubbles for Kids Valentine's Day, Party and Anniversaries (48 pcs) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Whaline 69Ft Cactus Bulletin Board Border Cactus Classroom Decoration 60 Sheet Watercolor Summer Trim Border Stickers 2 Design Self-Adhesive Cactus Border Decals for Classroom Blackboard Decoration • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig (A Pig in a Wig Book) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Scotch Painter's Tape 2060-48MP ScotchBlue Rough Surface Painters Tape, 1.88" Width, Green • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
Aizweb CVCC & CCVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Card for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Good Night, Gorilla • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
2 Pieces Happy 100th Day of School Banner 100 Days Smarter Banner Inspirational Posters Hooray 100 Days of School Banner with 40 Pieces Adhesive Glue Point Dots for Students Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
It Came in the Mail • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Watercolor Cactus Die-Cut Bulletin Board Borders Trim for Classroom Decoration 36 Feet, Scalloped • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Green Eggs and Ham • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
Cat Traps (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$353.70

Vendor shipping charges

$2.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.04

Total project goal

$460.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$460.25

13 Donors

-$438.19

Donations toward project cost

-$391.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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$0.00

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