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Mrs. Hurst from Gervais, OR is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bridges Through Books: Spanish Stories for New Learners

Help me give my students a diverse collection of Spanish-language picture books that will support their literacy development in their native language while they learn English.

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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 Project

My students are a vibrant group, many of whom are new to the country and learning English. They are curious, eager to learn, and incredibly resilient as they navigate this exciting new chapter of their lives. One thing that truly excites me is how engaged they become when they are able to read in their native language. The books I am requesting will provide them with an opportunity to continue building literacy skills in Spanish, which is crucial for their academic development. Research shows that maintaining and strengthening literacy in their first language helps students succeed in learning a second language.

These Spanish-language picture books will allow my students to deepen their comprehension, expand their vocabulary, and foster a love for reading while they develop their English skills.

They will be able to independently choose books that interest them, which will help them engage with reading on a deeper level. My goal is to create a classroom that is both print-rich and culturally affirming, where students feel empowered in their language journey.

What makes my students special is their resilience and their eagerness to learn, even when faced with challenges. They are so excited to discover new stories and are always hungry for knowledge. By donating to this project, you will be helping my students continue to develop as confident bilingual readers and learners, setting them up for success in both their native language and English.

Mrs. Hurst Gervais Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Gervais, OR 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

22 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Spanish Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $70.50 3 $211.50
Kaplan Early Learning Spanish Words Embedded into Stories Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Teacher Created Materials - Classroom Library Collections: Forces in Nature (Spanish) - 5 Book Set - Grades 3-5 - Guided Reading Level J - O • Amazon Business $52.44 1 $52.44
Kaplan Early Learning Favorites Book Set - Spanish - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
Kaplan Early Learning Bilingual Children's Paperback Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Hombre Mosca Colecci?n - Fly Guy Spanish Collection - 6 Book Set • AKJ Education $25.51 1 $25.51
¡Crece ya, David! (Grow Up, David!) (David Books) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
El Gato Ensombrerado (The Cat in the Hat Spanish Edition) (Beginner Books) • Amazon Business $5.25 1 $5.25
¡No, David! (David Books) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.24 1 $5.24

Materials cost

$464.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$512.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.41

Total project goal

$602.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $602.71

7 Donors

-$429.59

Donations toward project cost

-$376.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.94

Matching donations from our partners

-$159.59

Match offers toward project cost

-$135.65

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.53

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 $0.00

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