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

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Essentials Make the Classroom Thrive!

Help me give my students essential classroom materials to get excited about reading.

  • $757 goal

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My Project

The materials that I requested are essentials needed for the classroom. As a new teacher, I am creating a space for my students from scratch. The book sets will hopefully get my students excited about reading. With these new books, my students will be able to choose from a variety of books that will allow them to read independently at their reading level.

They will also be able to choose books that interest them.

The best way to increase reading ability is to read more. By providing my students with a wide variety of books, there is a greater chance that they will find books they love. The flexible seating will give students another space to read besides sitting at their desks. My students are champions, and when given the tools they need, they are capable of many things!

Ms. Louison Cynthia Jenkins Elementary School 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

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 Ms. Louison

Jamaica, NY View local requests

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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
Grade 4 Graphic Novels Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $91.38 1 $91.38
Captain Underpants Collection - 7 Book Set • AKJ Education $55.13 1 $55.13
Didax Social Skills Board Games Grades 1-5 (DD-500063) • Staples $53.23 1 $53.23
Grade 4 High Interest, Low Readability Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $47.22 1 $47.22
Series Sampler Collection - Diary of a Wimpy Kid - 4 Book Set • AKJ Education $46.45 1 $46.45
My Weird School Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $42.49 1 $42.49
Hand2Mind Sensory Fidget Toy Kit • Blick Art Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $26.90 1 $26.90
Classroom Keepers Stackable Cardboard File Organizer White (001310) • Staples $25.95 1 $25.95
Bostitch QuietSharp Executive Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (EPS8HD-BLK) • Quill.com $22.59 1 $22.59
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$594.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$643.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.48

Total project goal

$756.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $756.56

1 Donor

-$756.56

Donations toward project cost

-$643.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.48

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