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Ms. Avila from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fabulous Fantasy!

Help me give my students the books they need to have a fantastic, fantasy library!

  • $281 goal

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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

My 5th-grade​ students live in a low-income community. My school is a Title I school, in Staten Island, where 100 percent of the students qualify for free lunch. My students face many challenges beyond that of financial issues. Many come from one parent households, live in public housing, come from broken homes and some are in the foster care system. They often come in unprepared and unable to complete homework assignments because of the lack of resources or no help at home. However, despite all their hardships, many of them show up, ready and eager to learn and socialize.

In spite of all their hardships, I am inspired by them daily.

They are spirited, entertaining, charming and eager to learn. But, it isn't easy for them as they start the race of life facing serious obstacles. Their circumstances should not preclude their chances for a good education. I want them to have a leveled playing field. I am thrilled to be their teacher and I want to offer them the best of me and anything else that I can provide for them.

My Project

I teach reading and writing to a bunch of awesome 5th graders! One of the units I teach them is the genre of Fantasy. However, this genre is often only available on high levels that most of my 5th graders wouldn't understand. This collection of fantasy has many different levels, that will enable more of my students to be exposed to this genre on their level.

One way to improve reading is through book clubs, help me to create Fantasy book clubs for my students with this collection.

I carefully, hand selected each title to ensure that they were high-interest stories that my students will not only comprehend but also enjoy reading. If they enjoy reading, they will want to read more! Reading more​ leads to better readers.

Ms. Avila PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Avila

Staten Island, NY 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Quest for Paradise (Geronimo Stilton Series) • AKJ Education $10.94 6 $65.64
Staples File Storage Durable Plastic Crate, Letter/Legal Size, Black (STP-54270) • Staples Advantage $10.59 4 $42.36
Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (Secrets of Droon Series) • AKJ Education $3.64 7 $25.48
The Secrets of Droon #2: Journey to the Volcano Palace Journey To The Volcano Palace • AKJ Education $3.64 7 $25.48
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4" x 4", Bora Bora Collection, Lined, 6/Pads (675-6SST) • Staples Advantage $14.89 1 $14.89
Rose and the Lost Princess • AKJ Education $1.80 7 $12.60
Snow Spider • AKJ Education $1.75 7 $12.25
Growing Wings • AKJ Education $1.00 7 $7.00

Materials cost

$205.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.14

Total project goal

$280.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $280.93

2 Donors

-$188.00

Donations toward project cost

-$159.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.20

match offer

-$92.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.94

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 $0.00

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