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

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Dribble, Volley, or Flip Your Way Into Reading Excellence!

My students need high interest sports themed books to improve literacy.

  • $327 goal

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My Students

"Going Above and Beyond" is the expectation and the goal for everyone in my classroom, including the teacher! We strive every day, on every project, on every assignment, in our behavior and work habits to epitomize this statement. Becoming excellent readers is a huge part of this goal.

My classroom is filled each day with two groups of twenty-two fourth graders exhibiting a full range of reading abilities.

The classroom is full of activity as we fill every minute with reading and writing of some sort. Our school is a STEM magnet school drawing students from a large area so they come from many different cultures and socioeconomic levels.

My Project

Since a large portion of the time in my classroom is spent developing literacy, it is very important to have high interest books to make learning relevant, enjoyable, and FUN. Being a STEM school, we spend a large amount of time reading nonfiction material. When it comes time for the students to read for the pure enjoyment of a good story, I want to have a plethora of choices to fit the interests and reading levels of everyone. Jake Maddox Sports Stories for both girls and boys appeal to many since they focus on the same extracurricular activities the students participate in outside of school.

Having this collection of high interest sports related literature in my classroom will help spark those reluctant readers.

These books are written at a level that will allow those that usually shy away from chapter books, to pick up a book that will capture their attention and make them feel successful. This will, in turn, lead to a greater level of literacy and remind us all that we can go "above and beyond" when motivated and given the opportunity.

Mrs. Olson Cypress Ridge Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Clermont, FL View local requests 44 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wildcats Blitz (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $7.95 1 $7.95
Dancing Solo (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Cheer Choice (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Dance Team Dilemma (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Skating Showdown (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Soccer Show-Off (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Softball Surprise (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Rebound Time (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Soccer Surprise (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Horseback Hurdles (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Gymnastics Jitters (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Lacrosse Attack (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Motocross Double-Cross (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Face-Off (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Running Back Dreams (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Striker Assist (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Backup Goalie (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Slam Dunk Shoes (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Behind the Plate (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Hockey Meltdown (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
The Hunter's Code (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Win or Lose (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Batter Up! (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
BMX Challenge (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Wild Hike (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Home-Field Football (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Legend of the Lure (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Soccer Shootout (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Skateboard Struggle (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Beach Bully (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Kart Competition (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Speedway Switch (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Slap-Shot Slump (Jake Maddox JV) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Bad-Luck Basketball (Jake Maddox JV) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Swimming the Distance (Jake Maddox JV) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Second-Chance Soccer (Jake Maddox JV) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
On the Line (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Mr. Strike Out (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.95 1 $5.95
Storm Surfer (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.69 1 $5.69
Quarterback Comeback (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.29 1 $5.29
Speed Receiver (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon $5.05 1 $5.05

Materials cost

$244.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.02

Total project goal

$326.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $326.81

1 Donor

-$326.81

Donations toward project cost

-$277.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.02

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