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Ms. Ginestri from Astoria, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lifting up Our Library!

Help me give my students a rich library that will make them love to read!

  • $2,009 goal

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My Project

Our new kindergarten library is need of an upgrade! What better way to is there to entice a child to read, than with a brand new book… or even whole new library!

The materials I requested include a comfy chair for read alouds, cute book ends to help display our beautiful new library books, and a whole lot of books!

The books I chose are from characters my kindergarteners love! I can’t wait to see their faces light up as they read Splat the Cat, Pete the Cat, Elephant and Piggy, and so on!

Ms. Ginestri PS 234 Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Can Read! Readers - Complete Series • Lakeshore Learning Materials $155.00 1 $155.00
Elephant and Piggie Collection - 18 Book Set • AKJ Education $133.46 1 $133.46
I Can Read! Readers - Level 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $52.50 2 $105.00
Pete the Cat Collection - 11 Book Set • AKJ Education $83.14 1 $83.14
Flash Furniture Gwen Oversize Folding Saucer Chair - Blush Faux Fur Moon Chair - Soft Gold Metal Frame - 38" Portable Folding Chair - for Dorm and Bedroom • Amazon Business $76.88 1 $76.88
I Can Read : Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit Loves the Library, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Little Pup, Biscuit Takes a Walk - 6 Book Set • Amazon Business $31.61 2 $63.22
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Kaplan Early Learning Leo Lionni Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Clifford Books Set • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
I Can Read! Readers - Level 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $52.50 1 $52.50
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 1 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning I Can Read Books - Level 2 - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Kaplan Early Learning Fun with Math Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Capstone Press Weather Basics Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.06 1 $44.06
Kaplan Early Learning Living Creatures Board Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
Bellaa 23354 Decorative Bookends Book Book Stopper Bookshelves Bookrack End Library Shelves Non Skid Bookshelf 6 inch • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Kaplan Early Learning Learn with Me Science Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 1 $37.76
Pete the Cat: 9 book Set • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
YOTTOY Mo Willems Collection | Elephant & Piggie Set of Durable Metal Bookends 9”H x 4”W x 7”D • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Bad Kitty Collection - 6 Book Set • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
Biscuit 6-Book Set: Biscuit, Biscuit and the Baby, Biscuit Finds a Friend, Biscuit Wins a Prize, Biscuit Wants to Play, and Bathtime for Biscuit (My First I Can Read Books) • Amazon Business $30.60 1 $30.60
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Decorably Rainbow Bookends for Kids, Book Ends for Kids Rooms, Book Ends Kids, Kids Bookends for Baby Room, Kids Book Ends to Hold Books Kids, Bookends for Baby Nursery, Baby Book Ends for Shelves • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Poppleton Series 5 Books Set (An Acorn Book) - Paperback • Amazon Business $29.67 1 $29.67
The Curious George Collection Series Books 1 - 10 Box Set by Margaret & H.A. Rey (Fire-fighters, Birthday Surprise, Dinosaur, Goes to the Zoo, Goes to a Chocolate Factory & MORE!) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Danny and the Dinosaur and Friends: Level One Box Set: 8 Favorite I Can Read Books! (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $27.40 1 $27.40
Kaplan Early Learning Explore My World Paperback Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Amelia Bedelia I Can Read Box Set #2: Books Are a Ball (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $16.27 1 $16.27
Splat the Cat: Big Reading Collection (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: 5 I Can Read Favorites! (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
My First Curious George 3-Book Box Set: My First Curious George, Curious George: My First Bike, Curious George: My First Kite • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Splat the Cat Goes to the Doctor: Includes More Than 30 Stickers! • Amazon Business $6.29 2 $12.58
Splat the Cat: The Rain Is a Pain (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.39 2 $10.78
Little Critter: Bedtime Storybook 5-Book Box Set: 5 Favorite Critter Tales! • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Splat the Cat and the Lemonade Stand (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.79 2 $9.58
Splat the Cat: Blow, Snow, Blow: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Splat the Cat: Twice the Mice (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Splat the Cat: Oopsie-Daisy: Includes More Than 30 Stickers! • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Splat the Cat with a Bang and a Clang (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39
Splat the Cat Takes the Cake (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $5.04 1 $5.04
Little Critter: Just a Teacher's Pet (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Splat the Cat Gets a Job! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Splat the Cat and the Duck with No Quack (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Splat the Cat: Splat and Seymour, Best Friends Forevermore (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Splat the Cat Dreams Big • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Splat the Cat: The Big Helper • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Splat the Cat: Twice the Mice • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Little Critter: Just a Special Day (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Splat the Cat: Good Night, Sleep Tight (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.59 1 $3.59
Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$1,637.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.62

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,707.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$301.29

Total project goal

$2,008.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,008.58

4 Donors

-$1,808.54

Donations toward project cost

-$1,707.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$200.04

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