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Mrs. Rectra from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Want My Students to Have a Pinterest in Their Library!

My students need leveled books and a comfortable couch for reading in their classroom library.

  • $981 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

Do you remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Goldilocks sat on a chair that was too hard, too soft, and finally just right. My students need help in finding their "just right" books. The leveled books will work as a map to help them find books that will be enjoyable and just right.

I don't want to brag, but I believe I have the best students in the whole world!

They are kind, respectful, funny, and extremely persistent. My second grade students are English language learners in a low income neighborhood. I work in a public school that has a strong emphasis on science, math, art, and technology.

My Project

Not all of my students are reading at the same level. Unfortunately, I have some students who are reading below grade level. On the other hand, I have students who are reading at and above their grade level. The leveled library will help my students find books that are just right for them. I also want to transform my classroom library into a more inviting one.

Okay, here's a confession...I think my students deserve a "Pinterest-like" library!

I see pins of beautiful libraries with couches and plants and I want that for my kids. Your donations will help me create a more inviting library for my students. Their reading will improve as they spend more time in the library reading books that will improve their overall reading skills.

Mrs. Rectra Sally Ride Elementary A Smart Academy 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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Los Angeles, CA 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

22 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR364 - Read & Relax Book Station • Lakeshore Learning Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
TT169 - Level I Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $43.99 1 $43.99
RR371 - Plastic Book Baskets - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
TT168 - Level H Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
TT178 - Level O Book Bin - Gr. 3 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
TT172 - Level K Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
TT173 - Level L Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
TT174 - Level M Book Bin - Gr. 2-3 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
TT171 - Level J Book Bin - Gr. 1-2 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.99 1 $30.99
TT177 - Level N Book Bin - Gr. 3 - Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.99 1 $30.99

Materials cost

$725.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $66.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.04

Total project goal

$980.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.26

13 Donors

-$597.44

Donations toward project cost

-$515.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.12

match offer

-$374.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$317.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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