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Ms. Thompson from Pascagoula, MS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The More You Read, The More You Know

Help me give my students a variety of books for our classroom library.

  • $274 goal

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My Students

I have a diverse group of fifth grade students. Many students live in low-socioeconomic neighborhoods and read significantly below grade level. Their ability levels range from students who struggle in school due to learning disabilities, to students performing above grade level and are gifted. One common characteristic among all students is their enthusiasm for learning.

I work diligently to plan exemplary literacy lessons and activities that challenge the students, but also allow them to use their unique talents and abilities to showcase or demonstrate their depth of knowledge.

I want to motivate and inspire my students to become lifelong learners.

My Project

Research has demonstrated that for students to become better readers, they need to have a plethora of books in the classroom library. The books should be readily accessible for students to check out. Additionally, the students need books on a variety of reading levels and across all genres. Because I work with students who struggle with reading, I want to ensure they have a variety of books that will motivate and inspire the students to read on a daily basis. My goal is to instill a love of reading in all my students.

Ms. Thompson Trent Lott Academy Grades 3-5

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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Pascagoula, MS 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

80 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
When You Trap a Tiger: (Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal) • Amazon Business $13.79 3 $41.37
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Books! (You Wouldn't Want to Live Without…) • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Out of My Heart • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade (Bank Street College of Education Flora Stieglitz Straus Award (Awards)) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Waiting • Amazon Business $10.07 1 $10.07
You Wouldn't Want to Sail With Christopher Columbus! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to…: Adventurers and Explorers) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Secret Agent During World War II! (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World) • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Blended • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Weird and Wonderful World of Bugs: A Book About Beetles, Butterflies, and Other Fascinating Insects • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Clean Water! (You Wouldn't Want to Live Without…) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Story of John Lewis: A Biography Book for Young Readers (The Story of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Rosa's Bus: The Ride to Civil Rights • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$186.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.09

Total project goal

$273.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.95

3 Donors

-$263.95

Donations toward project cost

-$224.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.59

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $0.00

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