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Ms. Winter from Annandale, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Open a Book, Open a World: A Classroom Library Upgrade

Help me give my students books that connect to our new units of study.

  • $906 goal

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My Project

I am in need of book sets that will support my students’ reading development and align with the county’s newly adopted reading curriculum. As part of our commitment to enhancing student learning, these books will serve as valuable resources to connect with our current units of study and provide students with both background knowledge and new learning opportunities.

The adoption of this new curriculum has been an exciting step forward, but for students to truly thrive, they need access to a diverse range of books that reflect and deepen the themes explored in each unit.

These book sets will empower students to engage in meaningful reading experiences that not only complement their academic curriculum but also inspire them to become avid, lifelong readers.

By providing these book sets, I aim to:

-Enrich students’ understanding of key concepts within the curriculum.

-Foster critical thinking and discussion as students explore books that reflect both the unit topics and their personal interests.

-Encourage independent reading and deepen students’ love for literature, setting the stage for future academic success.

Incorporating high-quality books that align with these units will also help create a well-rounded reading program. These books will offer a balance of genres, topics, and reading levels, ensuring that every student can find texts that are engaging and accessible.

I am confident that these book sets will not only enhance the academic experience for my students but will also contribute to their development as confident and passionate readers. Your support would make a lasting impact on my students’ educational journey and help them develop a lifelong love of reading.

Ms. Winter Mason Crest Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Winter

Annandale, VA 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

535 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Kids Book About Voting (hardcover - civic engagement, student elections, voter registration, voting rights) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 7 $140.00
The Way Things Work: Newly Revised Edition • Amazon Business $18.34 7 $128.38
What's The Weather?: Clouds, Climate, and Global Warming • Amazon Business $18.27 7 $127.89
Built by Animals: Meet the creatures who inspire our homes and cities (Designed by Nature) • Amazon Business $14.27 7 $99.89
Invented by Animals: Meet the creatures who inspired our everyday technology (Designed by Nature) • Amazon Business $13.10 7 $91.70
See Inside Weather and Climate • Amazon Business $12.79 7 $89.53
History Smashers - History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 7 $51.03

Materials cost

$728.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$769.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.77

Total project goal

$905.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$905.12

11 Donors

-$581.97

Donations toward project cost

-$499.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$317.98

Match offers toward project cost

-$270.28

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.17

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$0.00

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