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"Battle of The BOOKS! I teach math and science to fifth grade students. I am also involved in a book club with fourth and fifth grade students. We read selected books, make projects and have book discussions. My school is in a high-need community.

NO Library! Many of the students have no way of gett... " MORE

"Battle of The BOOKS! I teach math and science to fifth grade students. I am also involved in a book club with fourth and fifth grade students. We read selected books, make projects and have book discussions. My school is in a high-need community.

NO Library! Many of the students have no way of getting to a public library and can not afford to purchase the books we read. They truly enjoy reading and love the discussions and projects. They are so interested they miss recess to read and work with the book club.

We are in need of 15 copies of 5 book titles. Having their own book will allow the students to read at home and help them to build a love of reading. This will also help them gain confidence to succeed in a world full of reading.

You will make it possible for the students to believe in themselves and find a true love of reading. The students will be able to begin their own home library and will realize their are other things to do at home than run the streets!

My students need 15 copies of 5 book titles, from "Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio" to "Sounder". The cost of this proposal is $633, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mrs. K. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Apr 3, 2008
Dear Susanne, Robert, Brianna, Andy & Janet, Paul, David, Fowler, Linda, Roger, Sandy and Anonymous Donors, 
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the large donation of novels. I can not wait to inform the students tomorrow. Your gift has confirmed my deep belief that people are truly wonderful. I feel as if I have just won the lottery. Your generous gift will enhance the lives of the future on my students. Reading is the most important attribute that any student or adult must have in order to advance in the world today with this give you are allowing this to happen.

With sincere gratitude,

Kelly K

On Dec 5, 2008, Mrs. K. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Andrew W. (staff member) on Feb 19, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Andrew W. (staff member) on Feb 19, 2008
Andy & Janet from Columbus, OH gave on Mar 18, 2008
Susanne from Alameda, CA gave on Mar 19, 2008
Fowler from overland park, KS gave on Mar 19, 2008
Linda from Auburn , NH gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 22, 2008
Sandy from Fontana, WI gave on Mar 23, 2008
A donor gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 25, 2008
Brianna from Bothell, WA gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 26, 2008
Robert from AUSTIN, TX gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 27, 2008
A donor gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 27, 2008
A donor gave on Mar 28, 2008
A donor gave on Mar 30, 2008
Roger from Lakewood, CO gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 30, 2008
David from Edgewood, MD gave in support of Helping Kids! on Mar 31, 2008
Paul from Arlington, VA gave on Mar 31, 2008
A donor gave on Apr 1, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Apr 1, 2008
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. K. on Apr 4, 2008
Purchased the books for Mrs. K.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Sarah B. (staff member) on Apr 7, 2008
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. K.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Hadiatou J. (staff member) on Dec 9, 2008
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