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Mr. Engelman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What Do We Do When We're Done?

My students need support in writing and math skills development. I am requesting 30 copies each of Scholastic Success with Writing Scholastic Success with Math.

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My Students

Students work in teams throughout the day. They not only obtain knowledge, they develop critical skills involving teamwork, patience, and compassion. These materials will be used to encourage independent group work, allowing students to work together and choose the skills they want to practice.

If we are going to prepare our children for the 21st century workforce, we literally, and figuratively, need to get with the program.

My students are a motivated group of fourth graders. They attend our unique K-12 school in Southern California, with a total population of about 600 kids. Our school motto is: Never Give Up on a Dream. Our school focuses on developing the whole child, teaching not only academics, but also conflict resolution, confidence building, and social awareness. The teachers strive to make our school a place where kids want to be, and are inspired to be self-motivated, life-long learners. Our test scores are on the rise, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. About 80% of my class is on the free or reduced-fee lunch program, and 85% of my students speak English as their second or third language.

My Project

Our school is strapped for cash, just like many public schools throughout the nation. In a perfect world, my students would have access to everything they need throughout the day. Our district has tried, and failed, to provide students with the materials they need to support a full day of learning. This is where you come in. Just like anything in life, knowledge takes practice. Practice, practice, practice! While these additional writing and math materials won't take the place of quality instruction, they will provide our students with the practice they need to master basic skills. These materials (Scholastic Success with Reading and Math) will supplement lessons, providing students with activities to "fill in the gaps" throughout the day. Should students finish work early, they will have these materials available to them, so any excess time is not wasted.

These donations will improve my students' learning experiences.

Exposure to multiple questioning strategies will give them a "leg-up" when confronted with district and state testing, as well as broadening their knowledge base.

Mr. Engelman Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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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Van Nuys, 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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic Success with Writing (Grade 4) • Staples Advantage $6.19 30 $185.70
Scholastic Success with Math (Grade 4) • Staples Advantage $5.59 30 $167.70

Materials cost

$353.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.30

Total project goal

$495.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $495.34

4 Donors

-$486.52

Donations toward project cost

-$421.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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