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Ms. Wertheimer from Las Vegas, NV is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Grade Leveled Library

Help me give my students a leveled library where they can book shop and take books out of the library that is just right for them. These books will support student growth and give them confidence!

  • $1,422 goal

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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

I teach first graders at a Title I school in Las Vegas, Nevada. My students are creative, thoughtful, and always excited to learn new things. They treat each other with respect and kindness. Frequently, my students go above and beyond the expectations I've set for them. Each student I work with has made growth already this year due to their hard work and determination. Each day I am proud of the students in my classroom for their motivation towards achieving their goals!

My Project

First grade is a critical year for readers! We begin first grade at a level D (4), and by the end of first grade, we are expected to be reading at a level I (16). Having access to quality books at each reading level is vital for student success.

Having a leveled library in the classroom is critical for students at all levels.

In our classroom, students will book shop at their level and then practice reading the books to their peers or independently. They will have the opportunity to bring books home and read them to their families. In order to use the leveled library effectively, students would need book bags to take home the books so they can keep track of them. We also need bookcases to house the books so they can be used in an organized manner.

Covid has put our learning behind, and some of us are below grade level. Having access to more books and books at specific levels will allow students to gain more experience reading books, which many missed out on previously. Precisely, this aligns to the NVAC standard: RF 1.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

My goal for my students is to make one year's worth of growth in reading. The best way for them to become better readers is to have access to books that they can read, that support their growth as readers!

Ms. Wertheimer Rex Bell Elementary School 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.

More about Ms. Wertheimer

Las Vegas, NV 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

14 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids-ELR-0421 Birch 8-Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet with Casters, Natural, 36" H • Amazon Business $279.99 2 $559.98
TT136 - Neon Sort Store Book Totes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 5 $149.95
First Little Readers Parent Packs Complete Set (5 packs) - Guided Reading Level A, B, C, D, E&F • Amazon Business $71.50 1 $71.50
Early Reading Kit Grade 1 Level H-I • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Early Reading Kit Kindergarten Level A C • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Early Reading Kit Grade 1 Level F-G • Amazon Business $37.42 1 $37.42
Early Reading Kit Grade K-1 Level D E • Amazon Business $35.09 1 $35.09
Little Leveled Readers: Level C Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar! • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Little Leveled Readers: Level D Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar! • Amazon Business $27.68 1 $27.68
Little Leveled Readers: Level B Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar! • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Little Leveled Readers: Level A Box Set: Just the Right Level to Help Young Readers Soar! • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels I & J (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Levels G & H (Parent Pack): 16 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Growing Readers • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29

Materials cost

$1,077.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$84.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,208.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$213.25

Total project goal

$1,421.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,421.69

7 Donors

-$1,317.28

Donations toward project cost

-$1,123.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$193.84

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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