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Ms. Leonardo from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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6th Grade Science Class Library

Help me give my students a new 6th-grade science classroom library full of STEM books!

  • $973 goal

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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

Our 6th-grade cohort is composed of general education learners and exceptional learners (otherwise known as students with IEPs) who are either new to our school or have been with us for quite some time (some since PreK). While I have been in education for 9 years, I took over as the 6th-grade science teacher recently due to some staffing changes.

My hope is that I can create a safe space for our kids that promotes inquiry, collaboration, exploration, and most importantly, MISTAKES.

It is my belief that only through mistakes does learning happen

Over the summer, the 6th grade Science classroom was completely gutted and repainted. As a result, we lost tons of classroom supplies, books, and all of our science materials. We are trying to rebuild our Explorers Club so we would appreciate any support!

Ms. Leonardo Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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
Lil' Libros: VÁMONOS Series - 12 Book Set of Bilingual Spanish English elementary books (board books, English language learners, newcomers, ESOL) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $140.00 1 $140.00
Childcraft Physical Science Books for Kids, Varied Themes, Set of 10 - Elementary-Middle School • School Specialty $102.59 1 $102.59
Everyday Science Academy Book Set: Science for Kids through Real-World Examples! (STEM Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $73.20 1 $73.20
DK Findout! Series with Fun Facts and Amazing Pictures 10 Books Collection Set (Animals, Science, Dinosaurs, Human Body, Earth, Solar System, Birds, Bugs, Sharks, Reptiles and Amphibians) • Amazon Business $50.91 1 $50.91
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
The Last Kids On Earth Collection 7 Books Set By Max Brallier (Last Kids On Earth, Zombie Parade, Nightmare King, Cosmic Beyond, Midnight Blade, Skeleton Road & Doomsday Race) • Amazon Business $48.90 1 $48.90
Lakeshore Solar System Book Library - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $48.50 1 $48.50
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Capstone Press Weather Basics Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.06 1 $44.06
NEW COLLECTION - I Survived Series Book Set I (#1 - #10) • Amazon Business $41.50 1 $41.50
National Geographic Kids Readers 6 Book Set (National Geographic Kids Readers, Levels : 1 & 2) by Anne Schreiber (2012-08-01) • Amazon Business $35.32 1 $35.32
Usborne Beginners Series Science Collection 10 Books Box Set (Earthquakes & Tsunamis, Sun Moon and Stars, Living in Space, Storms and Hurricanes, Volcanoes, Astronomy, The Solar System, Your Body, Pla • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
National Geographic Kids Ocean Life Six Book Set : Weird Sea Creatures, Dolphins,Coral Reefs, At the Beach, Sea Turtles, Great Migrations: Whales • Amazon Business $33.01 1 $33.01
Kaplan Early Learning Explore My World Paperback Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46

Materials cost

$772.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.68

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$826.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.89

Total project goal

$972.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $972.59

1 Donor

-$841.70

Donations toward project cost

-$826.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$130.89

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