"Shelter In Books" Classroom Sponsorship

“SHELTER IN BOOKS” SPONSORSHIPS

The swift rise of COVID-19 cases has led to sudden school shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders. This has left many teachers scrambling to re-work their lesson plans for online teaching, striving to give their students the best education they can without the resources they’ve built up in their physical classrooms. At Cinco Puntos, we have received many requests for books. We have likewise received emails from people who would like to know how they can help during this time. We would like to match donors with teachers! Can you help to fill this need?

If you can help, we are offering books for these donations at a discount of 50%. By sponsoring a class book set, you can help teachers provide an educational resource that will give students a rest from extended screen time. You can help students without internet access, unable to do online work at all. You can provide a world children can engage in during these tense times. Below are open requests for sponsorship. If you’d like to make a general donation, of any amount, click the donate button below. We’ll apply general donations to unmatched requests. If you have any questions, please email stephaniefrescas@cincopuntos.com with the subject line CLASSROOM SPONSORSHIP.

Thank you to the kind donors who have generously sponsored classrooms so far: EVELYN BELL, LIZ G., S.GONZALEZ, JOSE LUIS DEBORA, JOSHUA DE LAO, CRISTINA ARREOLA,”MeY,” MARIE CARTER, MARY KIRSCHENBAUM, STEPHANIE SMITH, STU ABRAHAM, SOLL SUSSMAN, STEVEN MALK, NICOLAS CANDELARIA, MIQUELA B., AMY AND ANDY FAGA, TERRY VETTER, VICTORIA WEILL, ANDREA BLANCAS BELTRAN, ROGER BOREN, PAULA HOLMES, BLANCA CAMPOS, LISA P., the PASOS PROGRAM, ANN WEISGARBER, ALI LANDERS and donors who preferred to stay anonymous. Special thanks to CAROL B. for her amazing donation of $1677.48, and JUAN SANDOVAL for his amazing donation of $500, and the United Way of El Paso for their amazing donation of $706.79!

Open Sponsorships

4th and 5th Grade, The Linguistic Academy of El Paso, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Maximilian & The Curse Of The Fallen Angel by Xavier Garza (20 Paperback), Donation of $141.66 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Elvira A.Hello I picked one book but if I could have one title of each to read to students that would be great. Whatever you give us is great! We teach in English and Spanish so whatever is available I will take. Thank you and God Bless! E Aguilar

2nd Grade, Marian Manor Elementary, El Paso TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Don’t Say A Word Mamá by Joe Hayes (15 Hardcover), Donation of $146.33 USD (Books and shipping)
Note from teacher, Rita G: Thank you for helping us out and providing books for my students. Greatly appreciated.

2nd and 3rd Grade, Evadale Elementary—Jr. High, Evadale TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: The Dog Child by Simon Black (68 Hardcover), Donation of $666.02 USD (Books and shipping)
Note from teacher, Misty G: This would be a wonderful blessing for all 4 of my classes. They love to read just about anything. Thank you for the opportunity.

4th and 5th Grade, Edison Elementary, San Diego CA

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Watch Out for Clever Women! by Joe Hayes (27 Paperback), Donation of $211.11 USD (Books and shipping)
Note from teacher, Jennifer O: I would love to be able to provide my students with books for them to read at home. Since school is closed, they do not have access to our classroom library. I want to encourage them to read every day even when we cannot be together in person. Many of my students do not have home libraries, so a donation of books would be very much appreciated.

12th Grade, Tornillo High School, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Under Water by J.L. Powers (25 Paperback), Donation of $174.01 USD (Books and shipping)
Note from teacher, Cookie L:It is wonderful to be offered this great resource at this difficult time.

6th Grade Loretto Academy Middle School, El Paso TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Under Water by J.L. Powers (40 Paperback), Donation of $273.54 USD (Books and shipping)

5th Grade Monolingual, Frank Macias Elementary, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel Xavier Garza (19 Paperback), Donation of $134.32 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Joshua L.One of the copies is for me to use for lessons and for my daily read aloud videos to my class. I think the book and the culture will be a connection students will enjoy! Thank you for this opportunity to supply books to our community. As an educator, I sincerely thank anyone who can help! Stay safe.

6-8th Grade, East McDowell Middle School, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel Xavier Garza (100 Paperback), Donation of $718.70 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

7th Grade, Loretto Academy Middle School, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: Bloody Seoul by Sonia Patel (40 Paperback), Donation of $279.35 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

8th Grade, Loretto Academy, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: The Smell of Old Lady Perfume by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez (40 Paperback), Donation of $211.1 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

5th Grade, Frank Macias Elementary, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Donation: The Lovesick Skunk Joe Hayes (25 Paperback), Donation of $109.41 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Brenda P. I’m so appreciative of your generosity. My students will love and benefit from this during our virtual read alouds. 🙂

Matched Sponsorships

2nd Grade, Vado Elementary, NM

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: The Dog Child by Simon Black (18 Hardcover), Donation of $173.72 USD
Note from teacher, Cristina C. I’d love to get this book to each of my students while we’re apart. Just a way to show them how much I miss them and wishing we were together in our classroom.

1st Grade, Benito Martinez Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: My Pet Rattlesnake by Joe Hayes (18 Paperback), Donation of $82.50 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Valerie T. Thank you to all those who are making a difference!

Kindergarten, Tornillo Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: The Dog Child by Simon Black (16 Hardcover), Donation of $158.54 USD (Books and shipping)

4th Grade, Tornillo Intermediate School, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: Maximilian & the Curse of the Fallen Angel by Xavier Garza (19 Paperback), Donation of $137.97 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

3rd, 4th, 5th Grade, Tornillo Intermediate School, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: The Smell of Old Lady Perfume by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez (25 Paperback), Donation of $137.98 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Patricia V. I am the librarian at Tornillo intermediate and starting a virtual bookclub for your students. This will facilitate students having a copy of the book rather than using their electronic device to read too. Thank you for your support ❤️

2nd Grade, Tornillo Elementary School, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: Don’t Say a Word, Mamá by Joe Hayes(25 Hardcover), Donation of $241.07 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

Kinder, Tornillo Elementary School, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: Mi Familia Calaca by Cynthia Weill(25 Paperback), Donation of $80.75 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Kimberly S. As small as my students may seem, I know they could relate to this book so well. They are a diverse group and love books that they can relate to.

2nd Grade, Elfida P. Chavez Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: My Pet Rattlesnake by Joe Hayes (22 Paperback), Donation of $97.33 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Letty R. Thank you for your thoughtful donation and for encouraging students to read.

2nd Grade, Dr. Green Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: My Pet Rattlesnake by Joe Hayes (21 Hardcover), Donation of $177.98 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Joyce S. Thank you so much! This will be a nice surprise for my students and brighten their day!

3rd Grade, Western Hills Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: The Lovesick Skunk by Joe Hayes
(10 Hardcover), Donation of $95.22 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

1st Grade, Desert Wind Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: The Lovesick Skunk by Joe Hayes (22 Paperback), Donation of $100.59 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

2nd Grade Bilingual, Pebble Hills Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: Mi Familia Calaca by Joe Hayes (22 Paperback), Donation of $96.50 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, Veronica V. My students will be very surprised. I want them to remember that their teacher misses them. Receiving this book will encourage them to keep reading. I hope the book will help them remember this time in a positive way.

1st Grade, Desert Wind School, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Donation: My Pet Rattlesnake by Joe Hayes (22 Paperback), Donation of $97.33 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)
Note from teacher, JoAnne R. I teach at a title one school where many of my students have hardly, if any, books at home. I strive to share my love of reading with them. I think because of this, they love reading books as much as I do. In a time of such unpredictability, providing students with a way in which they can go away in their minds, laugh, and not have to worry about present day events, would be such a blessing to my little ones. Thank you!

5th Grade, Swan’s Island Elementary School, ME

Donation: Don’t Say A Word, Mama / No digas nada, mamá by Joe Hayes (20 Paperback), Donation of $104.55 USD (Books and shipping)
Note from teacher, Vivian S. ¡Muchas gracias! Trabajo en dos escuelas.

5th Grade, Tornillo ISD, TX

Donation: Double Crossing by Eve Tal (10 Paperback), Donation of $60.70 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

3rd Grade, Tornillo ISD, TX

Donation: Watch Out For Clever Women by Joe Hayes (6 Paperback), Donation of $47.55 USD (Books, teaching guides, and shipping)

1st Grade Campestre Elementary, Socorro TX

Open Sponsorships

4th and 5th Grade, The Linguistic Academy of El Paso, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

2nd Grade, Marian Manor Elementary, El Paso TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

2nd and 3rd Grade, Evadale Elementary—Jr. High, Evadale TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

4th and 5th Grade, Edison Elementary, San Diego CA

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

12th Grade, Tornillo High School, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

6th Grade Loretto Academy Middle School, El Paso TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

5th Grade Monolingual, Frank Macias Elementary, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

6-8th Grade, East McDowell Middle School, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

7th Grade, Loretto Academy Middle School, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

8th Grade, Loretto Academy, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

5th Grade, Frank Macias Elementary, TX

OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP. If you’d like to sponsor this classroom, CLICK HERE.

Matched Sponsorships

2nd Grade, Vado Elementary, NM

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF EVELYN BELL

3rd Grade, North Bridge Elementary, Weslaco, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF LIZ G.

Pre-K through 6th grade library, REL Washington International School

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF JOSE LUIS DEBORA

4th and 5th Special Education, Western Hills Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF S. GONZALEZ

Kindergarten, Purple Heart Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CRISTINA ARREOLA

3rd Grade, Trenton Elementary School, Trenton, ME

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF JOSHUA DE LAO AND TWO OTHER DONORS

1-4th Grade Special Education, Warfield Elementary, FL

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF STU ABRAHAM

1st Grade Dual Language, Vista Hills Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF STEPHANIE SMITH

K-5th Grade, Chester Jordan Elementary School, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF “MeY”

1st Grade, Trenton Elementary School, ME

SPONSORED

4th and 5th Grade, O’Donnell Intermediate, TX

SPONSORED

8th Grade, Riverside Middle School, TX

SPONSORED

6th Grade, Hurshel Antwine Middle, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF MARY KIRSCHENBAUM

3rd Grade, Jornada Elementary, NM

SPONSORED

3rd Grade Dual Language, Jornada Elementary, NM

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF SOLL SUSSMAN

Special Education K-5th Grade, Robert R. Rojas Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF JUAN SANDOVAL

4th Grade, Tornillo Intermediate School, TX

SPONSORED THANKS THE GENEROSITY OF MARIE CARTER, JOSHUA DE LAO, JUAN SANDOVAL AND TWO OTHER DONORS

1st Grade, Vado Elementary, NM

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF NICOLAS CANDELARIA

Kindergarten, Tornillo ISD, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF STEVEN MALK

4th Grade, Campestre Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF STEVEN MALK

Kindergarten, Tornillo Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF STEVEN MALK

Kindergarten, Santa Teresa Elementary, NM

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF MIQUELA B.

Kindergarten, William D. Surratt Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF AMY AND ANDY FAGA

4th Grade, Campestre Elementary, TX

SPONSORED THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF TERRY VETTER

1st Grade, Benito Martinez Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

1st Grade, Benito Martinez Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

Kindergarten, Tornillo Elementary, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.

4th Grade, Tornillo Intermediate School, TX

SPONSORED, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CAROL B.