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Mrs. Zibell from Bridgeport, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books, Books & More Books!

My students need a 4th grade Classic Leveled Library, 4 different nonfiction book sets, and 10 colored book boxes to provide access to books to they will enjoy!

  • $475 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 5th grade students are eager and ready to READ! My students are drastically below the norms, and the supplies given to us are way above their reach. With a little help, we can climb that ladder of success. Ready, Let's Read! Putting a book in little hands shares so much imagination.

My 5th grade students face many challenges before entering my classroom.

Finding a book at their reading level should not be one of the challenges, Despite the fact that my students are drastically behind the grade level norms of their peers in other towns, we have a culture of achievement and focus on the positive outcomes that happen every day. My hope for my students is that by the end of this school year, they will believe in their abilities as much as I do and will explore opportunities that they may not have otherwise envisioned.

My Project

In my classroom, we use the Reader's Workshop model of literacy instruction. Through this program, students read and practice comprehension skills in books that are at their independent reading level. Unfortunately, 100% of my class is reading behind grade level norms. For this reason, we are in need of books that my students are able to read and comprehend. I am asking for a 4th grade Classic Leveled Library, 4 different nonfiction leveled book sets, and 10 colored book boxes. These books and book boxes would provide my students with what they need in order to be successful in reading.

Having these books in my classroom would make a huge difference in the lives of my students.

With these books, students will have access to high-quality books that are suited for their levels. My students are excited to make growth in reading and need the resources in order to learn and grow!

Mrs. Zibell Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Bridgeport, CT 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

29 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 4 Classic Grade Level Library (30 bk set) • AKJ Books $139.21 1 $139.21
Grade 5 Nonfiction (10 bk set) • AKJ Books $49.57 1 $49.57
Grade 4 NonFiction (10 bk set) • AKJ Books $41.54 1 $41.54
Grade 5 High Interest, Low Readability (10 bk set) • AKJ Books $37.16 1 $37.16
Grade 3 Nonfiction (10 bk set) • AKJ Books $30.59 1 $30.59
GG963VT - Help-Yourself Book Box - Each - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98
GG963BU - Help-Yourself Book Box - Each - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98
GG963GR - Help-Yourself Book Box - Each - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98
GG963RD - Help-Yourself Book Box - Each - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98
GG963RG - Help-Yourself Book Box - Each - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$367.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.20

Total project goal

$474.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $474.69

9 Donors

-$444.74

Donations toward project cost

-$403.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.95

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