KIPP Northeast School Library

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The Description

With these funds I will help to build a school library for our growing charter high school in Houston, Texas. We realize that those who read are those that make leaps and bounds in and out of the classroom, from standardized tests to self-discipline. Ultimately, we want every student at our school to have an independent reading book of their choice. We plan on renovating an old gym room into a flourishing school library where students can find respite and escape in a good book. We will purchase books, bookshelves, desks, rugs, picture frames, and an iPad (for check-in/check-out services, searching the book database). 

Bookshelves ($65.49 x 10 = $654.90) = http://www.amazon.com/South-Shore-Collection-5-Shelf-Bookcase/dp/B0056FO7C6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1443049121&sr=8-4&keywords=bookshelves

Roller Cart ($73.49 x 2 = $146.98) = http://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-5207BL-Machine-Stand/dp/B00GRMG2FM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1443049151&sr=8-6&keywords=library+desks

Rugs ($69.99 x 3 = $209.97) = http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0145QJ032?psc=1

Frames ($29.99 x 5 = $149.95) = http://www.amazon.com/MCS-Industries-Solid-Frame-65508/dp/B009EQJDD6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443049234&sr=1-1&keywords=picture+frames

Lamps ($20.18 x 4 = $80.72) = http://www.amazon.com/101-398-79-Floor-uplight-Black-69-inch/dp/B00R3LQW42/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443049266&sr=1-1&keywords=lamps

Desks ($257.99) = http://www.amazon.com/Bush-Furniture-WC31830-03K-Collection-L-Desk/dp/B005EOL812/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443049281&sr=1-7&keywords=desks

Chairs ($64.99 x 4 = $259.96) = http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-Mid-Back-Black-Computer/dp/B002NS0ZCK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443049281&sr=1-8&keywords=desks

Desks ($246.39) = http://www.amazon.com/Sauder-Water-Computer-Estate-Black/dp/B00A15B1Y8/ref=sr_1_9?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443049281&sr=1-9&keywords=desks

Tables ($44.97 x 2 = $89.94) = http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-4428-Adjustable-Folding-Utility/dp/B003YJPC2A/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443049281&sr=1-12&keywords=desks

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal I will purchase similar supplies and set-up a mini-library in the back of my classroom. I already have five bookshelves and can begin to create a check-out system while the library is still being funded and built.

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About the Creator

My name is Stephen barber and I'm a 10th grade English teacher at KIPP Northeast College Prep. At the end of last year, our English Department started a school book drive with the intention of starting our very own school library. With nearly 1,500 donated books, we are now clearing away an old storage room, building bookshelves, and training students to be lunch and after-school librarians. Our goal is to create a rich and varied selection of books from which our students can choose. For the sake of effectively and efficiently categorizing books, creating a check-in and check-out system, and organizing a book database, technology is a must. Although we're small, we're a thrifty bunch. We want to grow our library with the classics and develop a tech savvy student population that can navigate the technical world.

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