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Mrs. McElroy from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dare to Be the Best You Can Be!

Help me give my students a space to unleash their dreams and show their creativity.

  • $453 goal

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Mrs. McElroy has another project! Donate to Extra, Extra, Read All About It! to help her classroom.

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My Students

These New York City public school students have been through so much these past 3 months. They have lost seeing their teachers, support staff, administrators & school building that would normally provide a sense of comfort. Nearly all of my students come from low-income households.

By providing each student with a copy of the book, we are hoping to use it as a daily affirmation and mantra to support our children each day, instilling in them this message- “There are no limits to who you can become!” We are hoping to encourage them to be inspired while coloring into this inspirational coloring book and journal.

They will have an opportunity to not only find pictures but there are also quotes that will motivate them while leaving space for their own self-expression. We want to give them space to unleash their dreams. Please help support our children in creating what they see through their own creativity

My Project

Dare to be the best you can be! That is the message we want to send our children off with as they make their way through life. We want to encourage our children to believe in themselves and their potential for greatness! One of the ways we have supported our children is by giving them opportunities to have many varied experiences. One very impactful experience was when the author of Dear You, I Dare You, Nasheema S Dixon came to visit our First and Second graders during remote learning. She read this meaningful, one length letter poem that encourage and empower young children to stay true to who they are and dare to be the best they can be. The children were mesmerized by the words as read by the poet herself. This was an experience they will treasure and one we want to sustain over time.

Mrs. McElroy PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop Grades PreK-2

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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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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

35 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dear You, I Dare You Coloring Book • Amazon Business $9.99 35 $349.65

Materials cost

$349.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.92

Total project goal

$452.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $452.81

3 Donors

-$452.81

Donations toward project cost

-$384.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.92

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 $0.00

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