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Ms. Alexis from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Is Fly, So Soar with Eagle Wings Book Club!

Help me give my students book club introduction boxes with a copy of "Dear Haiti, Love Alaine".

  • $541 goal

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My Project

Since our students returned to the building after Covid, I began to see a shift in their interest for reading. As a High School English teacher, I have seen a steady decline over the years, of students who like to read. Books can hardly compete with the world of social media. So imagine my joy when I heard students talking about what books they had read and would like to read. Additionally, toward the end of the school year I began reading a novel with my students simply for enjoyment. They could hardly fathom that idea. The majority of my school's demographic are Haitian-American and Latino. Many of them expressed that they come from households where literacy is not celebrated, so they had never read a book simply for enjoyment. It had always been for test prep or school work. As such, the Eagle Wings Book Club was born.

By investing in these books and reading interest starter kits, you will help foster a love for reading, provide a space for social interaction and build communication and comprehension skills.

I had a whopping 77 students to sign up for this club but have had to limit membership to 40 students. We have no budget to purchase books but will look into fund-raising opportunities as the year comes along. I would just like to get them started with a book, free of charge, and it is written by two local writers of Haitian decent, which I believe the students will find highly relatable. I hope you see fit to invest in our venture to capitalize on newfound joy for such an important life skill!

Ms. Alexis William Turner Technical & Arts High School Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Miami, FL 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

40 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine (Inkyard Press / Harlequin Teen) • Amazon Business $10.89 30 $326.70
Navy Blue Shimmer Paper - 100-Pack Metallic Cardstock Paper, 92 lb Cover, Double Sided, Printer Friendly - Perfect for Weddings, Birthdays, Craft Use, Letter Size Sheets, 8.5 x 11 Inches • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
60 Pieces Finger Lights for Kids LED Finger Lights Finger Glow Sticks for LED Light Up Party Supplies Rave Laser Assorted Toys for Adult Concert Shows Decorations Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Punchy Pastel Assortment Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb. 5-Color Assortment, 100 Sheets (91786) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Tatuo 200 m Clear Nylon Invisible Thread String for Hanging Christmas Ornaments, Bracelet Making, Sew Hobby, Clear Beading Thread with Bead Needle (0.45mm) • Amazon Business $6.59 2 $13.18
200 Pcs 16 mm Colorful Summer Bubblegum Wood Beads Large Hole Round Wooden Beads for Crafts Spacer Beads Farmhouse Garland Wood Beads for DIY Crafts Party Festival Decoration (Candy Color) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Acrylic Blank Keychains, JIARON 200Pcs Acrylic Blank Keychain kits with 50 Pcs Acrylic Keychain Blanks, 50 Pcs Keychain Tassels 50 Pcs Key Rings with Chain and 50 Pcs Jump Rings for DIY Keychain • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
30 Pcs Handmade Sewing Tassels Bookmark Tassels with Cord Loop, Tassels for Keychain Earring Jewelry Making, Graduation, Clothing Sewing Tassels, DIY Tassels for Craft（Light Gold） • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50

Materials cost

$423.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.12

Total project goal

$540.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $540.80

7 Donors

-$481.98

Donations toward project cost

-$417.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.80

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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