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Ms. Silverberg from Arlington, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Fresh Start for a Fresh Year!

Help me give my students an amazing fresh start to a new year!

  • 11 donors
  • $698 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I am so eager to begin my 12th year teaching! After many years of education in public schools, much of my students' favorite furniture and classroom items are no longer in great shape! The items in this project will allow for me to give a face lift to my classroom to begin the year strong!

The chair, rug, and book bins will grow and refresh my classroom library; giving students a place to browse, sit, and read amazing novels.

The novel sets will allow my students to participate in the Global Read Aloud, an opportunity to collaborate with students worldwide who read the same novel in October. This, in turn, will bring out the Global Citizens in my classroom!

Finally, the single novels in this set will support my Social Studies curriculum by providing diverse perspectives. Additionally, we know students love graphic novels! These award-winning graphic novels will engage all readers in the room.

Thank you for considering my project!

Ms. Silverberg
Grades 6-8
  • Gunston Middle School
  • Arlington, VA
  • More than a third 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

    This project will reach 80 students.

    11 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
And Then, Boom! • Amazon Business $15.91 8 $127.28
Tiita Comfy Saucer Chair, Soft Faux Fur Oversized Folding Accent Chair, Lounge Lazy Chair for Kids Teens Adults, Metal Frame Moon Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Dorm Rooms • Amazon Business $78.99 1 $78.99
Tiita Comfy Saucer Chair, Soft Faux Fur Oversized Folding Accent Chair, Lounge Lazy Chair for Kids Teens Adults, Metal Frame Moon Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Dorm Rooms • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
JONATHAN Y MOH205B-4 Aya Berber Stripe Geometric Indoor Farmhouse Area-Rug Bohemian Minimalistic Striped Easy-Cleaning Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Non Shedding, 4 X 6, Gray,cream • Amazon Business $37.57 1 $37.57
Hands • Amazon Business $6.79 4 $27.16
Storex Extra-Large Book Bin, Interlocking Plastic Organizer for Home, Office and Classroom, Blue, 6-Pack (71135U06C) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lies My Teacher Told Me: A Graphic Adaptation • Amazon Business $21.28 1 $21.28
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $21.23 1 $21.23
Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes • Amazon Business $18.29 1 $18.29
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
Nigeria Jones: A Novel • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Escape to Gold Mountain: A Graphic History of the Chinese in North America • Amazon Business $13.32 1 $13.32
The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Next Stop: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends: (A Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Before the Ever After • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Alterations: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $7.52 1 $7.52
The Bridge Home • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$554.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.62

Total project goal

$697.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$697.47

10 Donors

-$581.63

Donations toward project cost

-$494.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.23

match offer

-$115.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.38

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