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Mrs. Johnson from Des Moines IA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Hoover iJAG 9/10 Book Buddies

Help me give my students develop a “Book Buddies” service-learning project with the 4th grade classrooms at Moore Elementary School and our 9th and 10th grade people.

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  • 1 donor
  • $1,071 still needed
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Hoover iJAG Book Buddies

Julie Johnson, Hoover 9/10 Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates.

Overview: The Hoover 9/10 iJAG is developing a “Book Buddies” service-learning project with the 4th grade classrooms at Moore Elementary School. Seven 9th and 10th grade iJAG students will travel to Moore Elementary School weekly beginning in April. The high school students will each partner up with one 4th grader. We will find a space to pair up and read 2-3 books each visit. Alternating between the high school student and the 4th grade student. The high school students will gain better public speaking, leadership and responsibility skills. The elementary students will gain a role model, reading practice and listening skills.

Objectives: 9/10th Grade: The high school students will gain better public speaking by slowing down and speaking louder while reading to their younger “Book Buddy”. The 9/10 students will gain leadership skills by listening and mentoring their 4th grade “Book Buddy”. The 9/10 iJAG students will develop responsibility skills by being part of a group that is counting on each other to show up each week, each 9/10 student will be responsible for packing their “Book Buddy” backpack each week to include a variety of book choices.

4th Grade: The elementary students will gain a role model in a local older student this will aid in school spirit also. Reading practice is fundamental to developing fluent literacy, a weekly Book Buddy partnership will allow consistent reading practice. Listening skills will be strengthened by both groups of students as they will alternate reading to each other.

Mrs. Johnson
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $187.77 1 $187.77
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (Ages 4-8 inclusive book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
1000 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Fidgets Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers for Classroom • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Box Set (paperback book set) • MahoganyBooks $21.57 1 $21.57
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
I Am Enough (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10
The Day You Begin (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.10 1 $17.10
Change Sings (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Ambitious Girl (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
I Believe I Can (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Hair Like Mine (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $17.06 1 $17.06
Black is a Rainbow Color (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Hair Love (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
M Is for Melanin A Celebration of the Black Child (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Bunheads (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
I Am Every Good Thing (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Sulwe (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Skin Like Mine (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.16 1 $16.16
Your Name is a Song (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
We Are Water Protectors (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
SCIONE Fidget Spinner Bulk 10 Pack Tri-Spinner Office Desk Classroom ADHD Anti Anxiety Focus Finger Fidget Spinners Stress Relief Toys Gifts for Adults Kids Party Favors Easter Basket Suffers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
KUUQA 12 Pack Drawstring Backpack Bag with Reflective Strip, String Backpack Bulk Cinch Sack Bags for School Yoga Sport Gym Traveling (Black) • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
The Extraordinary Girl: A Children’s Book About Comparison, Confidence, and Discovering Our Gifts • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Brown Boy Joy (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
One Love: Based on the Song 'One Love' by Bob Marley (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00
Spring Stroll in the City • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Hats of Faith • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Max and the Tag-Along Moon (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09
200PCS Bulk Book Stickers, Inspirational Reading Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Teens Students Teachers, Reading Lovers Book Accessories, Bookish Stickers, Vinyl Waterproof Decals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Winter Walk in the City • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Fall Frolic in the City • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Whistle for Willie (board book) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 1 $7.19
100 Pcs Book Stickers,Reading Stickers,Bookish,Book Stickers for Water Bottles,Bookish Items Stickers,Library Stickers,Book Accessories for Reading Lovers,Vinyl Waterproof Decals for Kids Teens • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$796.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.18

Sales tax

 $54.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$931.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.35

Total project goal

$1,095.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,095.65

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,070.65

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