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

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Exploring the World Through Literature

Help me give my students fresh new nonfiction books and fiction books to broaden their horizons!

  • $663 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our students come from low socio-economic homes and are battling various experiences and traumas. We are a Title l school where we do everything we can do give our students the basics, things they need at home, and extras to supplement their learning.

Our scholars love coming to school and broadening their learning and experiences!

Though this is a amazing community, we will not be able to give the students a little bit extra! Please help us help them and end the year off strong!

My Project

Recently, we had to engage in a nonfiction project for our scholars. They were really excited to learn about other places in the world. However, the project was a struggle since the books we have are either based on animals or too high for the students to comprehend. With the current pandemic, our scholars have made so much progress but they did not come in on a second grade level. As a result, some of the books are just still to high for them to read. With this series, every child would be able to read, understand, and have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

Help me meet my scholars where they are while acquiring new knowledge they need!

We also have a scholar who did not like to read, but once he found Henry and Mudge, his whole attitude towards reading changed. He wants to read the books and write about them as well! However, we have a limited amount of Henry and Mudge books in our library.

Another scholar has recently jumped to a level where he can now read chapter books and really enjoys mysteries. Cam Jansen is fascinating to him and we want him to continue advancing his reading abilities and love for reading!

Finally, our new reality includes having wipes that disinfect. As more and more kids return to school and our classroom sizes increase, we also have to increase our need for wipes!

Ms. Cruz PS 199 Shakespeare Grades PreK-2

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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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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cam Jansen 33 Book Collection Set : Includes Books 1-33 Titles Listed in Description • Amazon Business $127.40 1 $127.40
Henry and Mudge The Complete Collection: Henry and Mudge; Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble; Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps; Henry and Mudge ... under the Yellow Moon, etc. (Henry & Mudge) • Amazon Business $111.21 1 $111.21
Lysol Disinfecting Handi-Pack Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Living in . . . Around the World Collection: Living in . . . Brazil; Living in . . . China; Living in . . . India; Living in . . . Italy; Living in . . . Mexico; Living in . . . South Africa • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, Packaging May Vary, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $12.10 2 $24.20
The Wonders of America Collector's Set: The Grand Canyon; Niagara Falls; The Rocky Mountains; Mount Rushmore; The Statue of Liberty; Yellowstone • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Living in . . . Mexico • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . Australia • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . China • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . India • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Welcome to China (DK Readers) • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . Egypt • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . South Africa • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . Italy • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Living in . . . South Korea • Amazon Business $3.99 4 $15.96
Next Stop: Canada (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$524.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$562.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.33

Total project goal

$662.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $662.19

1 Donor

-$331.10

Donations toward project cost

-$281.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.66

match offer

-$331.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$281.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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