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Ms. Cicchinelli from Youngstown, OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Stronger Readers

Help me give my students books to help my 4th grade students who are struggling readers develop their reading skills.

  • 2 donors
  • $160 goal

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Ms. Cicchinelli has another project! Donate to New Year, New Books to help her classroom.

$156 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

I am reaching out to help my 4th grade students who are struggling readers develop their reading skills and build a love for learning through the power of books. Many of my students come to school with limited access to books at home, and for some, reading can feel like a challenge. However, I believe that with the right support, every student has the potential to become a confident and passionate reader.

I’ve seen firsthand how much of a difference having the right materials can make in a child's education.

My students have a wide range of reading abilities, and many are still developing their basic reading skills. They need engaging, age-appropriate books that are not only accessible but also interesting. That’s why I’m requesting your help to provide these students with books that cater to their needs.

The books I’m requesting include a range of genres—mystery, fantasy, contemporary fiction, and nonfiction—so that every student can find something they enjoy. Whether it's an action-packed adventure or a heartfelt story, each book is meant to spark curiosity and build the reading skills my students need to succeed academically.

Ms. Cicchinelli Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Youngstown, OH View local requests

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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
President of the Whole Fifth Grade (President Series, 1) • Amazon Business $6.64 4 $26.56
Bailey: A Magic School for Girls Chapter Book • Amazon Business $8.24 3 $24.72
Fourth Grade Rats • Amazon Business $5.94 4 $23.76
The Unteachables • Amazon Business $7.87 3 $23.61
Restart • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50

Materials cost

$104.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.95

Total project goal

$159.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.66

1 Donor

-$79.83

Donations toward project cost

-$67.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.97

match offer

-$79.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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