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Completed: Give Life and Imagination Thru a Click

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"Bring to life a world of possibilities on the other side of the television screen.

I am a second grade dual language teacher at a predominantly Latino populated school within a working-class community.

For the first time ever in five years, I am in a classroom that includes a new and in good sha... " MORE

"Bring to life a world of possibilities on the other side of the television screen.

I am a second grade dual language teacher at a predominantly Latino populated school within a working-class community.

For the first time ever in five years, I am in a classroom that includes a new and in good shape television. Unfortunately, our school was vandalized last year and the new DVD player attached to this television was stolen. My students keep asking when they will be able to watch videos and keep offering to bring DVDs connecting to the themes we are learning about. I too, with a collection of DVDs and videos in hand eager to share with them to add to the themes of our classroom, have had to explain in simple terms that without a DVD and/or video player, the television is of little use. It is just the start of the school year and there is still much more to come. I am optimistic and I hope that I will be able to get a DVD/video player soon for our television to offer an alternate method of delivering and supplementing our instruction.

I am asking to have a DVD and video player for our class television. We will be covering various class themes and students would benefit by being able to watch and learn from endless educational videos that I have in hand and that I would like to count on as part of future instruction.

Your help will make the greatest difference in my students' educational experience. By making it possible to bring this simple item into the classroom, you will help me utilize other possible teaching resources and make numerous possibilities of imagination and learning come to life with a simple click.

My students need a DVD/VCR player to attach to their classroom television.

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

Dec 2, 2008
Dear Barry and jackson roth, 
I am extremely thankful for your generosity and support in funding my class project. There is always hope for a better and more optimistic future when such giving people as yourself are able to do their part to make a difference. As a teacher, it is always motivating to receive a helping hand to make our job a bit easier and our students' experiences as learners more equitable. Your donation will play a role in ensuring that my students have access to a rich and exciting education. Thank you once again for your donation!

Sincerely,
Ms. S

On Mar 31, 2009, Ms. S. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Rebecca U. (volunteer) on Oct 2, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
John C. (associate) on Oct 5, 2008
jackson roth from los angeles, CA gave on Nov 24, 2008
"I gave to this project because our children are our future & our schools are woefully underfunded. Lets give our teachers & students the help they need to succeed."
Barry from Villa Park, CA gave on Nov 29, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 29, 2008
The teacher Ms. S. on Dec 4, 2008
Purchased the technology for Ms. S.'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. S.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Tenzin W. (staff member) on Mar 31, 2009
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