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Ms. S. from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Witches!

My project needs 40 copies of the novel "The Witches" by Roald Dahl.

  • $366 goal

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I am a Teach For America alum currently in my fifth year of teaching. I teach fourth grade in a low-income, probationary school in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. I am always looking for supplemental reading materials because the basal reader my school provides is designed for English Language Learners and is two years below grade level. This is far from ideal for my African-American students. I am hoping to receive a class set of "The Witches" by Roald Dahl. I've used this book previously as a "read aloud", and students have absolutely LOVED it! This year, I want each of the students to have access to a copy so we can use our reading strategies to comprehend a high-interest novel. With your help you can provide an inventive children's classic to a group of deserving students who LOVE reading and the magical world it creates!

Ms. S. Charles Henderson Elementary Grades 3-5

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

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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.

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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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Witches Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 40 $251.60

Materials cost

$251.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.16

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$300.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.85

Total project goal

$365.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $365.85

3 Donors

-$352.94

Donations toward project cost

-$300.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.91

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 $0.00

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