"I teach deaf and hard of hearing children in grades 2 & 3 at a public elementary school. I and 4 other teachers for the deaf work with 31 students’ ages 3 to 12. The rest of the student population are hearing students. Since we are located next to a military base, some of our students and faculty ...
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"I teach deaf and hard of hearing children in grades 2 & 3 at a public elementary school. I and 4 other teachers for the deaf work with 31 students’ ages 3 to 12. The rest of the student population are hearing students. Since we are located next to a military base, some of our students and faculty have loved ones serving over seas. With the recent deployment of family members to Iraq and Afghanistan we'd like to reach out and help these students stay connected to loved ones.
The ladies deployed have said they would like picture note cards, decorative stationary for loved ones young and old, (envelopes and pens), packs of various flavors of powder mix to add to water for drinking, and they are begging for long lasting air fresheners. We'll be sending a variety of hard candy, twizzlers, etc., These items do get delivered to their camp stores but are sold out quickly and soldiers have to wait a long time for the next delivery. Our order also includes large zip lock bags and packing supplies. We'll be supplementing the packing and adding supplies we can't get though this grant and buying individual Kleenex packs, and a few ladies items. Two of our students have either a mom or an aunt serving overseas. Our order would be for the ladies we know and we are asking them to share with women they work with with a goal of reaching 25 to 30 soldiers.
My students would be plotting the locations of the family members and learning about the use of the items we are sending over. Every part of this experience is an opportunity to teach vocabulary, definitions and geography! You will help ensure my students show their concern and reach out to others. Our school is what is called a Title 1 school, which means 80% or more of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. You will make this task of helping others possible by helping us provide supplies for 25 to 30 soldiers far away. THANKS!!! We also will be asking our school to help us raise money for the shipping.
My students need 13 items including picture note cards, decorative stationary, powdered drink mix, air fresheners, large zip lock bags and packing supplies.
The cost of this proposal is $475, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Ms. G. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Oct 9, 2009
Dear Laura, Sheila, Elizabeth, Ma, Linda, Amie, Gita, Alex, Pattie, Pam and Alicia,
He llo Ladies and Gentlemen,
I was so excited to see the email announcing that our class project has been funded! This project will help us take that next step of reaching out to places far away and letting the students give to these wonderful ladies who are serving our country.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO FUND THIS AND ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO KEEP ON LEARNING. WE WILL BE TAKING PICTURES EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.With gratitude,
Ms. G.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
North Carolina
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Jun 13, 2009
| Expires:
Nov 19, 2009
Great news -- this project is now a reality! We ordered the materials and they were sent directly to the classroom.
| Materials |
Vendor |
Price |
# |
Total |
| Crystal Light(R) Drink Mix, Iced Tea, Box Of 30 Packets |
Office Depot Inc. |
$10.49 |
4 |
$41.96
|
| Scotch(R) General Purpose Box Packing Tape 3710, 2 x 55 Yd., Tan, Pack Of 6 |
Office Depot Inc. |
$9.95 |
1 |
$9.95
|
| Paper Mate(R) Pro-Fit(TM) Ballpoint Pens, 0.8 mm, Fine Point, Black Barrel, Black Ink, Pack Of 12 |
Office Depot Inc. |
$7.06 |
2 |
$14.12
|
| Scholastic Colorful Design Paper, Safari, 8 1/2 x 11, Pack Of 50 |
Office Depot Inc. |
$4.28 |
2 |
$8.56
|
| Masterpiece Studios Roses are Red Design Paper, 100 Sheets |
Office Depot Inc. |
$9.45 |
1 |
$9.45
|
| Crystal Light(R) Drink Mix, Peach, Box Of 30 Packets |
Office Depot Inc. |
$10.49 |
4 |
$41.96
|
| Refreshing Peppermint Puff Candy, 20 Oz. Tub |
Office Depot Inc. |
$8.07 |
2 |
$16.14
|
| Office Snax(R) Fancy Mix Candy, 32 Oz. Tub |
Office Depot Inc. |
$8.52 |
1 |
$8.52
|
| Office Snax(R) Soft amp; Chewy Mix Candy, 32 Oz. Tub |
Office Depot Inc. |
$8.52 |
1 |
$8.52
|
| Crystal Light(R) Drink Mix, Raspberry, Box Of 30 Packets |
Office Depot Inc. |
$10.49 |
2 |
$20.98
|
| Columbian(R) Self-Seal(R) #10 Security Envelopes, 4 1/8 x 9 1/2, White, Box Of 100 |
Office Depot Inc. |
$9.16 |
2 |
$18.32
|
| Air Wick Decosphere Air Freshener, 2.5 Oz., Magnolia/Cherry |
Office Depot Inc. |
$7.89 |
12 |
$94.68
|
| Ziploc(R) 1 Gallon Storage Bag, 1.75 mil., Clear, Box Of 250 |
Office Depot Inc. |
$35.40 |
1 |
$35.40
|
| |
| Vendor Shipping Charges |
$32.86 |
| State Sales Tax |
$13.96 |
| 3rd Party Payment Processing Fee |
$4.93 |
| Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package |
$9.00 |
| Project Subtotal |
$389.31 |
| Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs |
$85.46 |
| TOTAL PROJECT COST |
$474.77 |
| 11 Donors |
-$474.77 |
| To Go |
$0.00 |
Additional Details
Level:
Grades PreK-2
Teacher's funded projects:
2
Thank-you punctuality:
0%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Margo B. (volunteer)
on Jun 7, 2009
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Patie H. (volunteer)
on Jun 16, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Jun 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I live in a military town and want to reach out to our service women."
Pattie
gave
in support of North Carolina
on Sep 10, 2009
"I gave to this project in honor of, and thanks to, our servicewomen who are helping keep our nation free."
Linda
from Rockville, MD
gave
in support of Sparky's Give-Back Birthday
on Sep 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe our military men and women need and deserve our support. I appreciate the fact that the women are the target group as they have unique personal and emotional needs that need to be addressed."
Alicia
from North Carolina
gave
on Oct 1, 2009
"In memory of Ginny Enmeier. Bet red, Nana."
"I live in North Carolina; I served with the Marine Corps in North Carolina; my children were educated in North Carolina; and I want to support kids in North Carolina!"
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Character Education education."
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Oct 7, 2009
"You are so welcome. I am an amateur photographer and I think it's an excellent elective for your students. Good luck!"
Laura
from Monroe, LA
on Oct 8, 2009
The teacher Ms. G.
on Oct 9, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. G.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Oct 9, 2009
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