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

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Books & Breakfast

Help me give my students books on science and VA Studies for partnerships within our community.

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Our Books and Breakfast Program: A Gateway to Community Engagement and Educational Enrichment

Education is not confined within the four walls of a classroom; it extends beyond, into the community, enriching lives and fostering a love for learning.

At our school, we have initiated the Books and Breakfast Program, a unique endeavor that not only provides a nutritious start to the day but also serves as a platform for community engagement and educational outreach.

The core aim of our program is to reach out to the community and promote literacy among all age groups. By inviting members of the community to join us for breakfast, we create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encourages dialogue and exchange of ideas. Our program is not just about reading books; it's about fostering meaningful connections and building a strong, supportive community.

Each Books and Breakfast session is carefully curated to include activities that cater to different learning styles and abilities including interactive read-aloud sessions. By incorporating a literacy and breakfast, we aim to make learning fun and engaging for all participants.

In addition to promoting literacy, our program also serves as a platform for teaching important life skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership. Students take on various roles, from serving as hosts to reading to our community residents, allowing them to develop a sense of responsibility and ownership.

The impact of our program extends far beyond the breakfast table. By engaging with the community in a meaningful way, we are not only promoting literacy but also building a stronger, more connected community. Through our Books and Breakfast Program, we hope to inspire a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Ms. Reed Westside Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Nearly all 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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Let's Explore Life Science Grades 4-5, 10-Book Set (Science Readers: Content and Literacy) • Amazon Business $104.49 1 $104.49
Earth and Space Science Grade 4: 5-Book Set (Science Readers: Content and Literacy) • Amazon Business $49.64 1 $49.64
Earth and Space Science Grade 3: 5-Book Set (Science Readers: Content and Literacy) • Amazon Business $46.97 1 $46.97
1607: A New Look at Jamestown • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Patriots, Redcoats and Spies (American Revolutionary War Adventures) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lafayette! (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #8): A Revolutionary War Tale • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Poison in the Colony: James Town 1622 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Native Americans in History: A History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
The Story of Jamestown (Graphic Library: Graphic History) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Liberty!: How the Revolutionary War Began (Landmark Books) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The 10 Largest Native American Tribes - US History 3rd Grade Children's American History • Amazon Business $8.75 1 $8.75
George Washington: Leading a New Nation (Graphic Library) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Mystery at Jamestown (Real Kids, Real Places) (Real Kids! Real Places! (Paperback)) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Great Little Madison (Unforgetable Americans) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
American Legends: The Continental Congress • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes across North America • Amazon Business $7.01 1 $7.01
The Revolutionary War: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose: History) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Jamestown: America's First Permanent English Settlement (American Milestones (Gallopade International)) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
What Is the Declaration of Independence? • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived #15) • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$368.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.82

Total project goal

$485.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.48

1 Donor

-$485.48

Donations toward project cost

-$412.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.82

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