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Ms. Glomstead from Fort Myers, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives

My students need these books to spark an interest in reading.

  • $179 goal

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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 Students

My students’ reading level does not reflect their intelligence. For a variety of reasons, many of my 6th and 7th grade students come to me reading at a grade school level. Whether it is an unstable home environment, their first year speaking English, poverty, or a high-risk lifestyle, these students have not had the education they deserve. With a high immigrant population, many students are thrust into grade level material speaking little to no English. 83% of our students qualify for a free or reduced lunch program, which is a good indicator the socio-economic problems that plague our community.

For my students, school is a refuge, a safe place where they are protected, loved, and appreciated.

However, when they begin their classwork it is also a place filled with anxiety and self-doubt. No matter how naturally gifted and driven these students are, 70% are functioning below grade level which is a constant discouragement. My students are so much more than their reading level and they deserve every chance to overcome their obstacles and succeed in life.

My Project

I will never forget the look on my students' faces when they received the books from our last DonorsChoose project. They could not believe that total strangers cared so much about their education. By the end of the day, all but 4 of the books had been checked out and our bookshelf was bare again. Sadly, I have realized I still cannot meet the demand for books in my classroom. My students have even resorted to playing rock, paper, scissors when deciding who gets to read a book next.

For my students, books are both an educational tool and a much-needed escape.

Research has shown that reading for pleasure is one of the most beneficial activities a student can partake in. However, my students can't do this unless they have books they are actually interested in. A small thing like a new book means the world to them. By donating to this project you are showing my students that their education and success matters.

Ms. Glomstead Oak Hammock Middle 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.

More about Ms. Glomstead

Fort Myers, FL View local requests

More than half 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

98 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity) • Amazon Business $11.33 1 $11.33
The Book Thief • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Little Brother • Amazon Business $10.26 1 $10.26
This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Stargirl • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Caged Warrior • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Pretties (Uglies) • Amazon Business $8.31 1 $8.31
Ball Don't Lie • Amazon Business $8.27 1 $8.27
If I Stay • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Specials (Uglies) • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07
A Monster Calls: Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05
Uglies • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Gym Candy • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Esperanza Rising (McDougal Littell Library) • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19
The Adventures of Captain Underpants • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Materials cost

$120.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.80

Total project goal

$178.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$178.69

5 Donors

-$178.69

Donations toward project cost

-$151.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.80

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$0.00

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