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Mrs. Piepho from Birchwood, WI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Organize and Expand Our Classroom Library!

Help me give my students an organized space to find books they enjoy!

  • $1,135 goal

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Mrs. Piepho has another project! Donate to Reading Room to help her classroom.

$973 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Title: Enhancing Literacy: Impact of Bookshelves and Displays on Student Learning

The specific items requested, including two sturdy bookshelves and book displays, will revolutionize how our students engage with reading.

Sturdy bookshelves ensure the safety and accessibility of our growing collection of books, promoting order and respect for literature. Additionally, strategically curated book displays will capture students' attention, encouraging exploration of new genres and authors, and fostering independent reading habits.

Our primary goal for this project is to cultivate a love for reading and equip students with essential literacy skills. We aim to expand access to a wider range of reading materials, promote independence in reading choices, and foster a culture of literacy where reading is celebrated and valued.

Our students are a diverse and resilient community of learners, each with their unique talents and experiences. They approach each day with curiosity and enthusiasm, eager to expand their knowledge and explore the world around them. With the right resources and support, they have the potential to achieve greatness and make a positive impact on the world.

Investing in their literacy development through the acquisition of sturdy bookshelves and book displays reaffirms our commitment to their academic success and personal growth. These resources provide students with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive academically and beyond, ensuring they have the foundation for a bright and successful future.

Mrs. Piepho Birchwood School Grades PreK-2

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Birchwood, WI View local requests

More than half 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

35 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classroom Space-Saver Bookcase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $449.00 1 $449.00
Lakeshore Classic Birch Space-Saver Mobile Book Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
4 Pack Magnetic Bookshelf for Whiteboard Acrylic Strongly Magnetic Book Shelf Tool Tray for Refrigerator Classroom Organization Holds(Clear, 7 lbs, 17 Inch) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99

Materials cost

$878.99

Vendor shipping charges

$42.40

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$964.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.22

Total project goal

$1,134.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,134.79

2 Donors

-$579.89

Donations toward project cost

-$492.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.98

match offer

-$554.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$471.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.23

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$0.00

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