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

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To Series Books and Beyond

My students need series books that are high interest at lower reading levels. These books are a combination of sets to read in group and ones to borrow for home reading!

  • $551 goal

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My Students

We are a Community School serving 400 students in a large inner city school district that serves almost 10,000 students

Our diverse students come to reading with a variety of attitudes and motivations about reading, but over the course of our time together, develop a true love of reading, at all levels.

80% of our students are reading below grade level, some significantly. Some are English Language Learners, some have moved from other districts, some have faced trauma. All are amazingly capable! Getting the right books in their hands makes a difference.

My Project

As reading teachers, our students are primarily older Elementary School Students (3rd - 5th) who are the lowest level readers. For our 5th graders that can mean that they are reading at a first grade reading level.

These series books allow for the students to be excited about what they are reading and develop independence as readers.

We start by reading the first of the series book together, talking about the characters, setting, plot and what we expect to find in the rest of the series. By establishing this groundwork, the kids go off and read the rest of the series on their own. Taking what was once hard and turning it into fun enjoyable reading!

Ms. Clift Lincoln Elementary Community 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 Ms. Clift

Schenectady, NY 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

160 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Librarian from the Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $17.67 7 $123.69
Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole • AKJ Education $4.37 7 $30.59
Commander Toad in Space • AKJ Education $4.37 7 $30.59
Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes • AKJ Education $4.37 7 $30.59
The Bully From The Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $3.59 7 $25.13
A Haunted Halloween • AKJ Education $3.11 7 $21.77
Return to Earth! • AKJ Education $3.11 7 $21.77
Black Lagoon Adventures #6: The Field Day from the Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $4.49 2 $8.98
Black Lagoon Adventures #10: The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon The Little League Team • AKJ Education $4.49 2 $8.98
Black Lagoon Adventures Chapter Book #3: Class Election from the Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $4.49 2 $8.98
Drake Makes a Splash! • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Science Fair Disaster! • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Commander Toad and the Voyage Home • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Space Camp • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Cosmic Blackout! • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Journey to Juno • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Hello, Nebulon! • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
The Annoying Crush • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
Three's a Crowd! • AKJ Education $4.37 2 $8.74
The Principal From The Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $3.59 2 $7.18
The Black Lagoon Adventures #4: The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $2.91 2 $5.82
The Gym Teacher From The Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $2.91 2 $5.82
Black Lagoon Adventures #1: The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon • AKJ Education $2.91 2 $5.82

Materials cost

$431.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.65

Total project goal

$550.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$550.98

2 Donors

-$500.98

Donations toward project cost

-$425.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.15

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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