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"Fifth graders love a challenge! I teach a fifth grade class in a socioeconomically challenged area of New Jersey. Our school has a very diverse population of students, with almost 85% of them receiving federally subsidized free lunch.

My students are avid readers and each year look forward to compe... " MORE

"Fifth graders love a challenge! I teach a fifth grade class in a socioeconomically challenged area of New Jersey. Our school has a very diverse population of students, with almost 85% of them receiving federally subsidized free lunch.

My students are avid readers and each year look forward to competing in the Battle of the Books competition. Throughout the school year students read each of the books on the list in preparation for the "book battles". After reading the books the teams are set, and the students are ready for action! Questions about characters, setting, plot, and details about the novels are posed to the teams. After several elimination rounds the battle comes down to two teams and an overall winner is crowned!

Educationally sound, friendly competition among classmates - what a way to motivate kids to read!

Traditionally, our school media specialist has compiled and ordered the novels for this exciting literature competition; unfortunately due to budgetary constraints our media specialist has been cut to a part-time position and the budget to purchase the books has been eliminated.

Not wanting to disappoint the students, I'm turning to you and Donorschoose.org for help. Participation in the Battle of the Books requires multiple copies of a variety of novels. Each of the novels selected provides students with the opportunity to read quality writing from many well-known authors. The novels appeal to many different interests, boys and girls alike.

Your generous donation will allow my fifth grade students to continue on their literary journeys, as well as participate in a fun, competitive and educational competition.

Thank you for taking the time to read this proposal.

My students need 12 copies of each of the 7 required books for the Battle of the Books competition. The cost of this proposal is $634, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Ms. T. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Dec 11, 2008
Dear Betty, Elke, KellyAnn, Monmouth County Community Foundation and Anonymous Donors, 
Thank you so much for generously providing funding for "Battle of the Books," especially in these difficult economic times. I am so excited to get my students started when we return from our Winter Break. How nice it will be to return to school and have a great present waiting for us to use!!!!
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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Kelly H. (staff member) on Sep 19, 2008
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Patie H. (volunteer) on Sep 27, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Meghan R. (staff member) on Sep 29, 2008
A donor gave on Sep 30, 2008
A donor gave on Oct 6, 2008
KellyAnn gave on Oct 23, 2008
"I gave to this project because...books and reading have been part of my life since I was a little girl and I think it is so important for everyone to read"
Betty from Barnegat, NJ gave on Dec 10, 2008
Betty from Barnegat, NJ gave on Dec 10, 2008
"I gave to this project because...in the past I have supported children in Peru not realizing that our children here in the U.S. need my help too. Enjoy and have fun learning."
Elke from Mundelein, IL gave on Dec 11, 2008

gave on Dec 11, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Dec 11, 2008
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Ms. T. on Dec 17, 2008
Purchased the books for Ms. T.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Jan 5, 2009
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Ms. T.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Peng Z. (staff member) on Mar 31, 2009
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