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Ms. GUERRA from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Independent Readers

Help me give my students in the Gifted Program an enriched classroom library to enhance their independent reading skills.

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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.

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Request for Book Donations for Gifted Class

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing to you as an educator at a Title I school located in Miami. Our school serves a diverse student body, many of whom come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the challenges our students face, they possess immense potential and a fervent desire to learn.

I am reaching out to seek your support for our gifted class, which comprises bright and talented students who require additional resources to thrive academically. These students have shown exceptional aptitude and a strong drive to develop their independent learning skills. However, due to limited funding, our school is unable to provide the wide range of books and educational materials necessary to meet their needs.

To help foster a love of reading and support the intellectual growth of our gifted students, we are seeking donations of new or gently used books. These donations will greatly enhance our classroom library and provide our students with access to a variety of reading materials, including fiction, non-fiction, and academic texts, tailored to their interests and abilities.

Your generosity would make a significant impact on the educational journey of these gifted students. By contributing books to our classroom, you will be helping to cultivate their curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning skills. We believe that with the right resources, our students can achieve remarkable success and become future leaders in their communities.

Thank you for considering our request. Your support and generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of our gifted students.

Sincerely,

Ms. Guerra

Ms. GUERRA Maya Angelou Elementary 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.

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Miami, FL 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Junior Scholastic, Grades 6-8 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $8.49 10 $84.90
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Theodore Boone 6-Book Box Set • Amazon Business $30.83 1 $30.83
The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$164.69

Vendor shipping charges

$8.49

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.29

Total project goal

$241.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$241.94

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$241.94

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