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Mrs. Olmos from Ventura, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Is Power!

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn and enjoy learning via the lens of reading various literature.

  • $340 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are in first grade and are both curious and playful. They're constantly eager to learn something new and enjoy using hands-on items in the classroom. This year, we need more books for our library corner, particularly those that are varied.

Diverse reading empowers kids to take control of their learning and choose the best choices for them.

During independent reading, individuals select their own book to read. Currently, my students are choosing to read a diverse range of works. I do my best to ensure that my kids have access to a variety of reading. When my students are given a choice of books to read, I see incredible variances. They almost always get more interested in what they're reading.

When my kids have a choice of what to read, they become considerably more interested and less disruptive of their peers. The books I've chosen will benefit my students by providing them with extra reading options, allowing them to make more effective learning decisions. These books will be incredibly beneficial to some students who desire to broaden their vocabulary and read more.

I'm requesting a selection of multicultural stories to accommodate the diverse reading levels in the class. My students also require some school items to assist them complete various school projects.

I've witnessed how having a variety of literature options can improve my kids' reading engagement and academic performance.

Mrs. Olmos Montalvo Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Ventura, CA 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack for Women,17 Inch Professional Womens Travel Backpack Purse Computer Laptop Bag Nurse Teacher Backpack,Waterproof College Work Bags Carry on Back Pack with USB Port,Black • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Gruñón / Grumpy Monkey (Gruñon) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $30.75 1 $30.75
BIC Velocity Latex-Free Mechanical Pencils with Cushioned Grips and Erasers, 0.9 mm Tips, Aqua, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $24.97 1 $24.97
Sharpie S-Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Green Ink, Pack of 12 - Rubber - Comfortable • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Lulu and the Hunger Monster / Lulú y el Monstruo del Hambre (Food Justice Books for Kids) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Yo Soy La Tierra: Un Libro del Día de la Tierra para Niños (Estoy Aprendiendo: Serie educativa en español para niños) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Yo Soy el Sol: Un libro infantil sobre el Sol (Estoy Aprendiendo: Serie educativa en español para niños) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Bizzy Mizz Lizzie • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Lockdown Drill at Superhero School: Calmly prepare for a Lockdown Drill with Superhero Skills • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
A Bad Case of Stripes (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
HORIECHALY Scratch and Sniff Stickers for Kids, 36 Sheets Scented Sticker, 9 Scents Smelly Stickers, Reward Stickers and Teacher Stickers Perfect for Classroom, Elementary, Students. • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
Back-to-School Stickers Labels 4 Inch Stickers Paper Present Tags Stickers Label Stickers Back-to-School Present Stickers for Package Glass Bottles (40 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Susana está molesta (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$224.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.69

Sales tax

 $20.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.93

Total project goal

$339.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $339.56

4 Donors

-$272.95

Donations toward project cost

-$247.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.94

match offer

-$48.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$41.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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