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Mrs. Johnston from Charlotte, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Are Ready! The World is Waiting!

Help me give my students an amazing book to take with them at the end of the school year with a special message!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Johnston's classroom raised $236

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school is considered a title I school. Many of the children live in low-income housing, hotels, and could be in shelters. For some, English is their second language, and many have experienced traumatic experiences that most of us can hardly comprehend. Some have special needs and every student at our school qualifies for free breakfast and free lunch. My students work hard and are eager to learn new ideas and skills. I have a room full of kindergartners that have worked very hard all year and I think they deserve a special book to carry with them throughout their educational journey! On the last day of school, our class will have a huge Completion of a Kindergarten celebration. The theme will be a Hawaiian Luau with decorations and treats. Each student will receive a certificate and an award for their particular talent. But I want them to also take a book as well. I discovered this amazing book by Eric Carle titled, You Are Ready! The World is Waiting a couple of years ago and love it!

In this book Eric Carle reminds young readers that the key to achieving all they desire lies within themselves, so what better book to give each student?

I will sign and date each book with a special message to that child. What a special memory for that child and their parents! I hope you can help provide this special gift for my students because they are pretty awesome!

I will also give each parent a framed picture of their child in a cap and gown so I am also requesting photo paper and frames.

Mrs. Johnston Highland Renaissance Academy 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.

Charlotte, NC 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
You Are Ready!: The World Is Waiting • Amazon Business $7.50 16 $120.00
Set of 12 Snap - 4"x6" Clear Acrylic Self Standing Photo Frames - Perfect for Showcasing Memories in Style - Versatile and Durable Design for Home or Office Décor - Rectangular TableTop - Single Picture Frame • Amazon Business $12.47 2 $24.94
HP Everyday Photo Paper, Glossy, 4x6 in, 100 sheets (CR759A), Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$155.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.37

Total project goal

$235.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$235.80

3 Donors

-$163.86

Donations toward project cost

-$139.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.57

match offer

-$71.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.79

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$0.00

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