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Mr. Hall from Salem, OR is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It Starts With a Wish

Help me give my students the experience of reading "The Wishtree" by the incredible, Katherine Applegate, as an entire school!

  • 65 donors
  • $5,732 goal

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What books do you remember reading as a class, when you were in school? Was is "Charlotte's Web" or "Where The Red Fern Grows"? Did your eyes well up when Old Yeller had to be put down? Or were you cheering when Winn Dixie sneezed from under the table after India Opal and her father scoured the area during a raging thunderstorm? While we all agree reading can transport us, there is something even stronger when we read as a community. That is the heart of our DonorsChoose.org project.

We are daring to wish for a school set of the novel "The Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate so that our entire school can experience the magic of this phenomenal story.

Our middle school is incredibly unique. We have five elementary schools that feed into our building, which brings students from diverse social and economic backgrounds. We promote an environment where all are welcome and respected.

In her book, Katherine Applegate explores the changes that occur within a neighborhood over four decades, as told through a large red oak tree. The text explores racism, diversity, and the strength of standing up for what is right.

We would love to place a copy of Katherine Applegate's book, "The Wishtree" in the hands of each student at our school. With your help, each student will experience the joy and magic of this incredible text, which is sure to leave long and lasting memories in their hearts.

Mr. Hall Leslie Middle School Grades 6-8

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Salem, OR View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted 65donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wishtree • Amazon Business $6.36 750 $4,770.00

Materials cost

$4,770.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$71.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,871.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$859.69

Total project goal

$5,731.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $5,731.24

62 Donors

-$4,458.72

Donations toward project cost

-$3,836.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$621.81

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,217.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$1,034.66

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$182.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.29

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 $0.00

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