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Ms. Shields from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Reopen That Library!

Help me give my students a reopened library that is modern, welcoming and opens opportunity to read.

  • $411 goal

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My Project

A few years ago we lost our librarian due to budget cuts and varying decisions. This meant our library was closed for quite some time and now is completely closed. So our students do not have the option to get books from their school library and rely on the libraries in their teachers' classrooms. For some, this leaves them with several options. For others, this means sparse books or not reading at all. This donation will liven the library up with decorations so we can continue to get the library open, running and ready for business aka reading!

These items will help redesign our library in order to open it as a revamped space that is welcoming to students, thus checking out our books!

Ms. Shields George Washington Carver Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KASZOO 33ft 100 LED Vine with Fairy Lights with Remote, Fake Vines String Lights Battery/USB Operated, Ivy Garland, Leaf Lights for Bedroom Garden Party Wall Room Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Sywhitta 3-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart with Handle, Multi-Functional Storage Trolley for Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Movable Storage Organizer with Wheels, White • Amazon Business $25.97 2 $51.94
Scented Bookmarks Kids Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Food Theme Bookmarks Sayings Bookmarks Assorted Scented Bookmarks Cute Bookmarks for Kids, Students, Teens, Food Lovers, 10 Styles (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.99 6 $41.94
Neon Sign Read More Books, White Light LED Sign for Library Decor, Read Classroom Neon Book Light for Bookstore, Home Reading Room Wall Decor • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
6Pcs Kid Affirmation Wall Art Positive Quotes Posters Pictures Growth Mindset Painting Prints Colorful Rainbow Sunshine Inspirational Quotes Educational Canvas for Classroom Playroom Nursery Unframed • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
4 Pieces Inspirational Quotes Bible Desk Decor Wood Block Plaque Rustic Encouragement Gifts for Women Motivational Desk Decor Positive Wooden Table Signs with Wooden Stand (Inspirational Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
4 Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated with Timer, Each 20FT 60LED Christmas String Lights Outdoor Indoor, Cuttable Battery Twinkle Lights for Bedroom Home Wedding DIY Christmas Decorations (Warm White) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Decorably Genre Posters for Classroom - 24 Library Posters, 11x14in Library Decorations for School, Reading Posters for Classroom, Library Decor, English Classroom Posters, School Library Decor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Classroom Wall Art & Decor - African American Black Art - Black Woman Poster - African American Girl, Women - Positive Quotes Inspirational Motivational Decor - Never Underestimate a Girl With a Book • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
Black African American Wall Art - Inspirational Motivational Classroom Decor - Black Culture Poster - African American Man, Men, Boys, Son - Teacher Gifts - Positive Quotes - Black Pride • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
100 Pcs Book Stickers,Reading Stickers,Bookish,Book Stickers for Water Bottles,Bookish Items Stickers,Library Stickers,Book Accessories for Reading Lovers,Vinyl Waterproof Decals for Kids Teens • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18

Materials cost

$288.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.65

Total project goal

$410.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.99

1 Donor

-$367.73

Donations toward project cost

-$349.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.26

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