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

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S.O.S. (Save Our Students)

My students need math games to motivate their learning. The leveled books will help them be proficient readers.The seats will create a cozy corner that inspires reading.

  • $981 goal

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My Students

Some people are born with silver spoons but my students are economically disadvantaged. My goal is to increase my students reading levels and create a strong foundation in literacy so they are not limited by their circumstances. The challenge I face is a lack of resources and funding.

Curious, supportive, entertaining and most of all, full of potential; these are just some of the words that I would use to describe my amazing second graders.

However, that potential cannot be fully realized due to the fact that the neighborhood they live in is so impoverished and the school is poorly funded. Though the Title One school I work in attempts to meet their needs, ultimately we fall short because we don't have nearly enough of what they need. My students have the desire to learn and are ambitious. Lack of funding shouldn't hold them back. I see beyond their smiles and I want to give them the opportunity to succeed In their education despite the lack of resources. I want to provide them with additional materials to give them an academic edge that their environment doesn't provide. My students are eager to do well, this desire needs to be groomed in order maximize their learning. Their potential should not be stifled.

My Project

Victor Hugo once said "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." My goal is to create a classroom environment that sparks my students to read. Currently half of my students are reading on a first grade level, by the end of this year my goal is to have them reading on a third grade level. I plan to increase their levels by exposing students to the leveled books that you provide. Using the bean bags, I'll create a comfortable area in the class where reading is fun. Once I've received the materials I will create a classroom library and generate booklists that are geared towards their interests and will help spark their love of reading. Completion of these books lists will help students feel accomplished as well as help them create a strong foundation in reading. They check out chart will give them the opportunity to check out books. Students are lights that need to be fueled. Your funding provides the fuel necessary to spark the fire within.

This project will make a difference because it will close the reading gap for students in my class and also prepare the students for the 3rd grade testing level.

If students are not proficient in reading it is directly correlated to their testing. By building strong foundational reading skills I intend to increase their chances to make greater strides to success. Your funds will help these students create a strong foundation. It may not seem like much, but this donation will have many ripples.

Ms. Paul PS 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture Grades PreK-2

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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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

23 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF464 - Leveled Library Mobile Storage Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
HH902 - Meet the Common Core Math Standards Learning Center - Grade 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
AA738 - Writing Practice Common Core Journal - Gr. 2-3 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.50 3 $97.50
CK20RD - Little Beanbag Seat - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
HH459CP - Interactive Graphic Organizers - Class License CD-ROM • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LL782 - Launch & Match Simple Addition Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
AA309 - Level H Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
AA316 - Level I Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA308 - Level G Book Bin - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
AA318 - Level K Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
FF576 - Leveled Library Checkout Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD104 - Write & Wipe Thin-Line Markers - 8-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.49 4 $29.96
AA319 - Level L Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 1 $28.99
AA317 - Level J Book Bin - Gr. 1-2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
DT776 - Create-Your-Own Mini Books - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 3 $20.97

Materials cost

$791.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.12

Total project goal

$980.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.81

15 Donors

-$554.00

Donations toward project cost

-$482.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.85

match offer

-$413.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$351.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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