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"I am currently teaching two double period freshman English classes of low level mainstream and special education students.

As part of our curriculum, and to help boost self-esteem, our students will be participating in a cross-age tutoring program where our freshman will be tutoring and reading t... " MORE

"I am currently teaching two double period freshman English classes of low level mainstream and special education students.

As part of our curriculum, and to help boost self-esteem, our students will be participating in a cross-age tutoring program where our freshman will be tutoring and reading to first graders.

One of the most exciting activities we have planned is for our students to create their own children's books to read to "their students."

We would like a set of 70 blank bound books for our students' amazing works of literature. We believe that these professional looking books will be integral to improving their self-esteem and confidence in their work. These books will also benefit the first grade students that will receive them.

I thank you in advance for your contribution, not only on behalf of our freshman English class, but also the first grade class that our students will be working with.

The cost of 70 sketchbooks for this proposal is $277, including shipping and fulfillment ?.

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

Nov 21, 2005
Dear Dottie kivafriends.org, Karen, Samantha, Heidi, Jennifer and Anonymous Donors, 
Thank you so much for your generous donation! I am so excited to tell my students that you cared enough to donate these sketchbooks. They will be using them to create their own children's books to read to a class of first graders at a local elementary school. They've already begun tutoring the first grade class in reading and they are enjoying it so much. It will be fantastic to see those reading books that they authored and illustrated to their students!

On Mar 3, 2006, Ms. B. 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.
Andrea B. (intern) on Sep 16, 2005
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Andrea B. (intern) on Sep 16, 2005
Samantha from Brooklyn, NY gave on Sep 20, 2005
A donor gave on Sep 23, 2005
Jennifer from Brooklyn, NY gave on Sep 23, 2005
A donor gave on Sep 26, 2005
A donor gave on Oct 6, 2005
Heidi from Arcadia, CA gave on Oct 10, 2005
A donor gave on Nov 11, 2005
Dottie kivafriends.org from Alexandria, VA gave on Nov 17, 2005
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 17, 2005
The teacher Ms. B. on Nov 22, 2005
Purchased the supplies for Ms. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Alfonso M. (staff member) on Nov 23, 2005
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Ms. B.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Anita M. (staff member) on Mar 10, 2006
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