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Mrs. Canning from Henderson, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quenching A Thirst For Reading

My students need cardstock, envelopes, computer ink, and paper to make reading centers.

  • $411 goal

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I work with a group of students from a variety of backgrounds, but with a common thirst for knowledge. At first grade, they are sponges that truly love learning and the freedom that comes with learning to read. Because of my children’s economic situation, they often don’t have reading materials at home and get behind academically. This affords them little opportunity to practice their reading skills and makes school even harder when they are expected to perform on a certain level. In North Carolina, students are expected to read at a level 16 before they are allowed to pass the first grade. Although many come in with the necessary skills to reach that benchmark, a lot of children come in to first grade reading at a level 2 or below and have difficulty making up the difference. One of the ways I am able to engage students and boost their reading skills is through the use of centers. These are small activities that students can complete by themselves or with a partner that target a specific reading skill. Centers use games and fun activities to teach rather than having children sit down and do worksheets all day. This is more effective and the students are engaged in their work. While children are working in centers, I am able to pull small groups and work with them a few at a time to improve and monitor their reading progress. My goal for centers also moves beyond reading. By working independently and with partners, my students will develop social skills, cooperation, and independence. Students learn the value of a good education and that only they are responsible for their very bright futures. My students need cardstock, envelopes, computer ink, and paper to make reading centers. By funding this project, you will be giving our class the materials to create over 300 centers that focus on reading and will be used everyday. The centers will focus on skills learned in Kindergarten to 3rd grade and will be used for multiple years with multiple age groups. The activities will also provide a challenge for students who are ahead or behind their peers so that they will get the most out of their time by doing appropriate activities for their reading level. Your help will enable my students to get the most out of our reading program and become successful readers and learners in years to come.

Mrs. Canning Clarke Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Henderson, NC 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ASTROBRIGHTS PAPER CARD,STOCK 65LB 8-1/2"X11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Re-Entry Red • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
ASTROBRIGHTS PAPER, 65LB CARD STOCK 8-1/2"X11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Lunar Blue • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
ASTROBRIGHTS PAPER, 65LB CARD STOCK 8-1/2"X11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Terra Green • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
ASTROBRIGHTS PAPER,65LB CARD STOCK 8-1/2"X11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Solar Yellow • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
DOMTAR 110LB CARD STOCK 8-1/2X11 -- Domtar 110 lb. Card Stock; White • Quill Corporation $10.97 2 $21.94
ASTROBRIGHT COLORED PAPER 65# -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Planetary Purple • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
#65 CARDSTOCK, 8-1/2" X 11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Cosmic Orange • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
#65 CARDSTOCK 8-1/2" X 11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Gamma Green • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
#65 CARDSTOCK, 8-1/2" X 11" -- Wausau 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock; Pulsar Pink • Quill Corporation $13.40 1 $13.40
QUILL 28-LB CLASP CATALOG ENVELOPES,9"X12" -- Quill Brand Clasp Gummed Catalog Envelopes; 9x12" • Quill Corporation $9.44 5 $47.20
30% RECYCLED MULTIPURPOSE PAPER, 8-1/2"X11" -- Great White Recycled Multi-Use Paper; 8-1/2x11", Letter Size • Quill Corporation $5.39 3 $16.17
CLI-8BK CARTRIDGE; BLACK -- Canon Ink Cartridges; CLI-8BK, Black • Quill Corporation $12.83 1 $12.83
CLI-8C CYAN CARTRIDGE -- Canon Ink Cartridges; CLI-8C, Cyan • Quill Corporation $12.83 1 $12.83
CLI-8Y CARTRIDGE; YELLOW -- Canon Ink Cartridges; CLI-8Y, Yellow • Quill Corporation $12.83 1 $12.83
CLI-8M CARTRIDGE; MAGENTA -- Canon Ink Cartridges; CLI-8M, Magenta • Quill Corporation $12.83 1 $12.83
Canon Pgi-5 Black Ink Twin-Pack • Best Buy $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$273.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.38

Sales tax

 $11.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$337.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.98

Total project goal

$410.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.98

3 Donors

-$392.94

Donations toward project cost

-$337.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.04

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