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Mrs. Ospina from Lowell, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!

Help me give my students an up to date library to encourage independent reading!

  • $675 goal

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My Students

We are a Title 1 school district in a large school of over 1,000. Our school houses grades K-8. My 4th grade students are new to me, but all 19 of them are eager to learn and have fun! Some have a love for reading, while others are hands on and love to create.

While we get to know each other, I would love for my students to have access to necessities and be introduced to different ways of learning.

My Project

My students are new to me, as I am coming into the classroom in the middle of the year. However, I immediately recognized the need for an up to date library. Graphic novels are one of the most enticing kinds of books for our grade! Not only do graphic novels offer great storylines that keep our younger readers interested, but the illustrations keep our students wanting more. My class is made up of many different levels of reading and comprehension, but graphic novels offer intrigue to all different reading levels through fun storylines and detailed illustration!

Mrs. Ospina STEM Academy 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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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

19 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Captain Underpants Full Color Set #1-10 • Amazon Business $124.99 1 $124.99
Crenshaw • Amazon Business $4.69 20 $93.80
Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $41.94 1 $41.94
10ft Power Strip Surge Protector Tower, NTONPOWER 8 Outlets Surge Protector Flat Plug, 5 USB Desktop Charging Station Circuit Breaker Safeguard for Home Office Dorm Room • Amazon Business $38.88 1 $38.88
24 Pack Dry Erase Whiteboards Class Pack 9"x12" Dry Erase Lap Boards, Portable White Boards for Students Teachers Kids in Classroom & Personal Home Use - 24 Whiteboard Erasers Included • Amazon Business $36.49 1 $36.49
CN-Outlet Kids Bulk Earbud Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored, Individually Bagged, Wholesale Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students (50Mixed) • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth / Cabin Fever / The Third Wheel / Hard Luck, No. 5-8 • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-4 • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Countdown Clock, Silent Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Westcott Right- & Left-Handed Scissors For Kids, 5’’ Blunt Scissors, Assorted, 6 Pack (16454) • Amazon Business $4.34 4 $17.36
Narwhal and Jelly Box Set (Books 1, 2, 3, AND Poster) (A Narwhal and Jelly Book) • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
MALLMALL6 70Pcs Animal Scratch Bookmarks Rainbow Scratch DIY Hang Tags Party Favors Theme Birthday Party Classroom School Supplies Decorations Crafts Kit for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Chocolate Touch • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pax • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Materials cost

$522.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.10

Total project goal

$674.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $674.01

5 Donors

-$674.01

Donations toward project cost

-$572.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.10

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