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Mrs. Hays from Clearwater, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Class Set of Novels for Primary Gifted Students

Help me give my students a class set of books to hold in their hands and the materials required to organize the books and keep them pristine for years to come.

  • $375 goal

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where every student has the opportunity to dive into the same captivating story, discuss its themes, and explore its characters together. A class set of novels can transform this vision into reality. By providing a set of novels for our students, you are not just giving them books; you are opening doors to new worlds, fostering a love for reading, and enhancing their critical thinking and empathy.

Your generous donation will ensure that each student has their own copy, allowing for a more inclusive and engaging learning experience.

With your support, we can cultivate a community of readers who are better prepared for the challenges of the future.

To maximize the benefits of having a class set of novels, it’s essential to keep them organized and easily accessible. Book bins play a crucial role in achieving this. By providing book bins, you help create a structured and efficient learning environment where students can quickly find and return their books.

These bins not only keep the novels in good condition but also teach students the importance of organization and responsibility. With clearly labeled bins, students can develop better habits of care and respect for shared resources. Your support in providing book bins will ensure that our classroom remains a place where learning is seamless and enjoyable.

Mrs. Hays Ponce De Leon Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Hays

Clearwater, FL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Black Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 3 $134.97
Season of the Sandstorms (Magic Tree House Merlin Mission) • Amazon Business $6.99 10 $69.90
Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House, No. 3) • Amazon Business $5.20 10 $52.00
Una Momia Al Amanecer / Mummies in the Morning (La Casa Del Arbol / Magic Tree House, 3) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.89 3 $20.67

Materials cost

$277.54

Vendor shipping charges

$6.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.20

Total project goal

$374.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$374.65

2 Donors

-$349.65

Donations toward project cost

-$297.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.45

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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