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Mrs. Alvarez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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To Read or not to Read?

Help me give my students cool bookmarkers and other reading incentives when they finish reading their library book.

  • $288 goal

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Mrs. Alvarez has another project! Donate to Exploring a World of Wonder! to help her classroom.

$568 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Alvarez

Mrs. Alvarez has another project! Donate to Exploring a World of Wonder! to help her classroom.

$568 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Getting our students to read has become a challenge in this age of technology. Each week, I have to get creative to present my students a well informed and enticing way to see books.

It is so much easier to build reading skills when your child enjoys reading.

Having a special bookmark for their book will give them extra motivation to read every day. Colorful, and quirky bookmarks will encourage kids to take good care of their books and maintain them well. Having a diverse collection will give my students a choice of their personal bookmark.

I encourage my students to finish their book all the way through, the stickers in my project will serve as an added incentive to finish a book per week.

Mrs. Alvarez Harrison 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.

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Los Angeles, CA 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fun Pencils in Bulk Reading Wooden Pencil with Eraser for Kids Fun Assorted Reading Pencils Black Novelty Pencils for Classroom, Student Reward, Gift, Stationery, Christmas Party Favors (300 Pieces) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Gersoniel Bookmarks for Kids Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Scented Fun Bookmarks Classroom Bookmarks Cute Bookmarks for Students Teens Food Lovers, 12 Styles (144 Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Scented Bookmarks Kids Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Food Theme Bookmarks Sayings Bookmarks Assorted Scented Bookmarks Cute Bookmarks for Kids, Students, Teens, Food Lovers, 10 Styles (120 Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
Gorilla Dual Temp Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Hot Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Reading Will Take You Everywhere Inspirational Quote Wall Decal Sticker, Motivational Phrase Nursery Decoration Classroom Bedroom Playroom Art, Kid Study Room Library Wall Sticker Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
120 Pieces Animal Bookmarks for Kids Galaxy Sky Book Marks Gifts for Kids Inspirational Motivational Paper Bookmark Pack for Book Lovers Adults Teacher Women Funny Reading Gift (Vivid Animal) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
120 Pieces Kids Bookmarks Bulk Ocean Animal Bookmarks Laminated Cute Cool Bookmarks with Ribbons for Book Lovers Students Boys Girls School Classroom Reading • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Laminated Book Marks for Kids,160 Pcs Optical Bookmarks Colored Reading Bookmarks for Kids, Women, Students Stationery Supply Bookmark Bulk • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Iconikal Motivational Encouraging Inspirational Bookmarks, 100-Count • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Schoolgirl Style Light Bulb Reading is Thinking Mini Bulletin Board Set, Reading Strategies, Light Bulb, Book, and Reading Light Book Decor for Bulletin Board Decorations and Classroom Decor (31 pc) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
100pcs Book Stickers Pack for Water Bottle Laptop, book Gifts, Reading Stickers for Bookish Adults kids Book Lovers, Teachers Reading Rewards for Students, bookish Gifts Item Things Decorations Bulk (reading) • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80
103Pcs Reading Stickers, Motivational Stickers for Water Bottles, Perfect Gifts for Adults, Kids,Teens,Students • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$193.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.13

Total project goal

$287.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $287.54

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$262.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.38

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