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Mrs. Bidgood from Kamuela, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting a Passion for Reading

Help me give my students an exciting classroom library where they look forward to silent reading every day.

  • 2 donors
  • $702 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I am thrilled to introduce my incredible students to a world of reading through our new classroom library. Each day, I am inspired by their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning. My students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to our classroom. They are eager to learn, and I am committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed.

Reading is fundamental to their growth and development.

The specific books I am requesting will cater to their varied interests and reading levels, ensuring that every child finds something they love. My goals for this project is to help improve their literacy skills, enhance their vocabulary, and spark their imagination. By fostering a love for reading, I am hoping to build a strong foundation for their future academic success. With your generous support, I can create an exciting and engaging classroom library that my students will look forward to exploring every day.

By supporting this project, you are not only providing books but also investing in the future of these remarkable students. My hope is to ignite a passion for reading that will empower my students to achieve their dreams. Thank you for considering our project and for making a difference in the lives of my students.

Mrs. Bidgood
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wings Of Fire: The Complete Collection Series Set (Books 1-15) • Amazon Business $61.00 1 $61.00
Dav Pilkey the adventures of dog man collection 5 books set (Dog Man,Dog Man A Tale of Two Kitties,Dog Man Unleashed,Dog Man Lord of the Fleas,Dog Man and Cat Kid) • Amazon Business $59.16 1 $59.16
Harry N Abrams Inc Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
A Series Of Unfortunate Events Collection 13 Books Set Pack • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
Roald Dahl Collection 15 Fantastic Stories Box Set Including Boy, The BFG, Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
The Spy School vs. SPYDER Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): Spy School; Spy Camp; Evil Spy School; Spy Ski School; Spy School Secret Service; Spy School Goes South; Spy School British Invasion • Amazon Business $36.67 1 $36.67
Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series • Amazon Business $33.81 1 $33.81
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $31.90 1 $31.90
Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $30.66 1 $30.66
Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
When You Trap a Tiger: (Newbery Medal Winner) • Amazon Business $7.07 2 $14.14
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish Boxed Set: (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish; The Seaquel; Fins of Fury) • Amazon Business $9.82 1 $9.82
Bridge to Terabithia • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$503.49

Vendor shipping charges

$33.48

Sales tax

$22.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$596.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.29

Total project goal

$701.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$701.96

1 Donor

-$701.96

Donations toward project cost

-$596.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.29

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$0.00

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