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Mrs. Okura from Monterey Park, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Wonder of Reading

Help me give my students the opportunity to develop their love of reading with these 72 new books on the shelves.

  • $617 goal

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My Students

I have enthusiastic, energetic fifth graders who want to learn. They are a warm hearted and hard working group.

We are in a neighborhood where education is a priority, but finances tend to be tight.

Parents work very hard to help our school and students in what ever way they can, like through volunteering.

My Project

I've switched grade levels this year and I need to build my classroom library. I want my students to have a wide selection of books that will get them excited to read. I have students reading at various levels and I want to make sure they have interesting books to read no matter what level of reading they are at. My class also includes second language learners, so I want to make sure I have enough titles that will peak their interest too. The more my kids read, the more they will be learning.

Mrs. Okura Robert Hill Lane Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mrs. Okura

Monterey Park, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 5 At Level (20 Books) • AKJ Education $138.80 1 $138.80
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 5 Below Level (20 Books) • AKJ Education $128.41 1 $128.41
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 4 Fiction/Nonfiction Paired Studies (16 books) • AKJ Education $97.98 1 $97.98
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 3 Best Sellers (16 books) • AKJ Education $76.14 1 $76.14

Materials cost

$441.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $40.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$524.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.53

Total project goal

$616.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $616.86

1 Donor

-$308.43

Donations toward project cost

-$262.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.26

match offer

-$308.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$262.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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