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Mrs. Weissman from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Baskets Of Books

My students need fiction and non-fiction leveled books to help them become successful and enthusiastic readers.

  • $595 goal

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My Students

My students attend a Title One school in a high needs area where they receive free breakfast and lunch each day. My new class will consist of students with disabilities. They are motivated to learn and read but do not have high interest books to enjoy reading and learning. Many of these students live in poverty and have limited or no exposure to books outside of school. It is my job to nurture this love for reading. Fund this project and my students will have the tools to unlock a long lasting love for books!

My Project

My goal this school year is to create readers out of my twelve new special education students. It's been said that they can't read but I know that is not true. Everyone can learn to read given the necessary support, encouragement, and tools. A key factor in the development of a reader is to offer books that are matched to readers as well as offering just the right level of support and challenge. Good readers choose to read a wide variety of materials. This project is the first of many that will build a classroom library with a variety of reading materials for these students.

"The greatest gift is a passion for reading," Elizabeth Hardwick said, and I would like to give this gift to my students by "building" them a classroom library that they will enjoy.

Mrs. Weissman PS Q086 Grades 3-5

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Jamaica, 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

12 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AA309 - Level H Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.99 1 $41.99
AA316 - Level I Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.99 1 $41.99
LL722 - Level K Nonfiction Extra Book Set - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.00 1 $41.00
AA308 - Level G Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
AA304 - Level C Book Bin - K - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA305 - Level D Book Bin - K-Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
AA306 - Level E Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
AA307 - Level F Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
AA318 - Level K Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
LL719 - Level I Nonfiction Extra Book Set - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.00 1 $35.00
AA319 - Level L Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.99 1 $30.99
AA317 - Level J Book Bin - Gr. 1-2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LL721 - Level J Nonfiction Extra Book Set - Gr. 1-2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.00 1 $28.00

Materials cost

$467.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.10

Total project goal

$594.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.02

4 Donors

-$594.02

Donations toward project cost

-$504.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.10

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