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Mrs. Ruth from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We're Mad About Modern-Day Mythology!

My students need multiple copies of the Percy Jackson and The Heroes of Olympus series of books to help modern-day mythology come alive in our classroom!

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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 Students

When was the last time you watched as the beliefs of an ancient and dead civilization were brought to life in a middle-schooler's eyes? Thanks to Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, I have seen this miracle happen in my very own classroom!

I have a lively bunch of 6th graders in a small K-8 school in the Bronx.

Since there is only one class per grade, my students have been able to get to know each other quite well over the past couple of years. Each year becomes a challenge in engaging these inquisitive minds with new units, books, routines, and projects that can capture their attention and reawaken their imaginations! Yet they are such a curious and fun-loving group of students, that taking on this challenge is actually rather enjoyable. My students come from various parts of the world -- bringing a vast array of perspectives and cultural differences that enhance our classroom's ability to learn about tolerance and understanding. They are always open to new ideas, and excited to see things from another's point of view. Even though our school's resources are limited, we make the best of what we have, and make use of our books to carry us away to far off places whenever we can!

My Project

Our first unit of the year in Reading and Writing is about a hero's journey. And what better way to introduce students to amazing heroic exploits than by teaching them about Greek mythology? We have invited Percy Jackson to take us into his world and show us what a true hero must do when battling monsters and making his way through an overwhelming quest. My students love him! Boys and girls alike cannot put down these books! Unfortunately, we only have a lovingly-worn out class set of the first novel in the Percy Jackson series. Thus, as soon as we are finished, they are thirsting for more. That is why I would like to have multiple copies of the rest of the series -- so my students can continue to share in Percy's journey, learning about his many adventures, and enjoying the tales of Greek and Roman mythology as their imaginations run wild. I know that they would spend countless hours reading through this series and devouring every page with their partners and in small groups.

It can be quite a challenge to spark interest in books among middle schoolers.

I suppose it's because it is sometimes difficult for them to see interesting characters, much like themselves, in unfamiliar settings, doing extraordinary things. But I know that making this donation to my amazing students will have them reading all year! While reading the first novel in this series sparks an interest, I want to do so much more than light a spark: I want to start an all-out reading fire in my class!

Mrs. Ruth PS 315 Laboratory School Grades 6-8

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes • Amazon Business $17.48 4 $69.92
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods • Amazon Business $11.41 4 $45.64
Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Five The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus) • Amazon Business $11.27 3 $33.81
The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) • Amazon Business $6.39 5 $31.95
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2) • Amazon Business $6.00 5 $30.00
The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3) • Amazon Business $5.53 5 $27.65
The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Four) (The Heroes of Olympus) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5) • Amazon Business $4.70 5 $23.50
The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, Book 2) • Amazon Business $6.87 3 $20.61
The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1) • Amazon Business $5.84 3 $17.52
Heroes of Olympus, The Book Three The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus) • Amazon Business $5.72 3 $17.16

Materials cost

$341.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.50

Total project goal

$443.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $443.36

4 Donors

-$443.36

Donations toward project cost

-$376.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.50

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