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Ms. Sclafani from Richmond Hill, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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When We Read, We Know. When We Learn, We Grow!

Help me give my students a library that inspires them to become joyful and independent readers!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sclafani's classroom raised $187

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 Students

I have a beautifully unique and vibrant group of students. My 5th graders are eager to learn and always up for a challenge. Their biggest strength as a group is their ability to show compassion and kindness.

Since we are a Title 1 school, my students are not always afforded with the resources that they deserve.

I believe that my students deserve more. Their determination and perseverance speak wonders about what they can achieve if given the proper opportunities, resources, and care.

My Project

My students will have a new excitement for reading when they see new books in the library that spark their individual interests! Many students are below grade-level when it comes to literacy.

By acquiring more current books that get students excited to read, they will learn and grow as independent readers.

They will become more confident in their literacy skills. This is essential for their educational growth. My goal is to provide new books for every child in my classroom to take home and read with their loved ones.

As a new teacher, my leveled library is limited. Although many books are old and are from any donations I could take or any books I could afford to purchase, students still find a way to smile when they pick up any book they choose to take home. With hope in their eyes they ask, "Could we get more Magic Tree House series, and Who Was... books?" My response is always "of course!" I am dedicated to finding a way to make these student's literary dreams a possibility!

Ms. Sclafani PS 66 J. Kennedy Onasiss 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.

Richmond Hill, NY View local requests

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

28 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Library Must-Haves: Grades 4-6 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $75.00 1 $75.00
STEAM Pack: Grades 3-6 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $20.00 1 $20.00
Must-Know Math Skills Book: Grade 5 (min. 10 copies) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $1.99 10 $19.90

Materials cost

$114.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.90

Total project goal

$186.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $186.01

2 Donors

-$186.01

Donations toward project cost

-$158.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.90

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