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Creating Brilliant Writers! These Students Are Amazing!!!!!!

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" I teach third grade at an elementary school in Washington DC. Our school offers students a safe place where they can excel. With help from previous DonorsChoose grants, my class received an award for the greatest student achievement in the school! These students are brilliant and I want these m... MORE
" I teach third grade at an elementary school in Washington DC. Our school offers students a safe place where they can excel. With help from previous DonorsChoose grants, my class received an award for the greatest student achievement in the school! These students are brilliant and I want these materials to help bring their genius out!

Where did you want to go to college? Most of our students don't know the answer to this question because they have never dreamed that they would have the opportunity! However, we start making sure students know they can go to college at the age of 3! By the time students come to third grade I hope to inspire them to start dreaming and dreaming big! Our students have so much going on in their personal lives. Some of our students do not have homes and live in shelters, and others have to help their siblings at home. Many students go to homes that are unsafe. When my students come into my classroom I want them to feel safe and proud! I hope that my students feel at home in the classroom and look forward to coming in. Mostly, I want my students to fall in love with writing and know that it is fun! I believe that these materials will help students do this.

I need materials to create a literacy based classroom! First off I need leveled books to replace books that students are now enjoying at home. I also need a Time for Kids subscription to keep students up to date with current events and allow them to read newspapers on their level! Finally, I want to create a writer's paradise! This paradise will allow students to use their imagination and publish amazing works! The writer's paradise will be full of exciting paper they can publish with, and markers, pens, and pencils that invigorate their imaginations. I can't wait to show you what they make! I know my students will look forward to writing everyday!

By supporting my project you will allow students to really explore what they are capable of! Students will understand that they can do and be anything they put their mind to! Who knows....because of your support the next Maya Angelou or Frederick Douglas may discover their talent! Thank you so much! We all thank you! HIDE

My students need paper and materials to publish their writing, big books, creative paper, fun things to write with, refills for our books. My students also need to practice reading non-fiction text using "Time for Kids". The cost of this proposal is $500, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

Mrs. P.'s Classroom: Minimal Poverty School ?
Region:
Washington D.C.
Where is the classroom located? ?

Submitted:
Aug 11, 2009 |
Expires:
Jan 17, 2010
Materials Vendor Price # Total
TIME For Kids Magazine- News Scoop Edition w/ TFK Around the World (grades 2-3). Pricing is valid for orders placed after March 2008. After August 15th of current school year, pricing will remain in effect but TIME For Kids reserves the right to prorate issue quantity and free gifts. Only valid for orders in quantities of 10 or more. Orders for less than 10 subscriptions will NOT be fulfilled. Time for Kids $4.88 3 $14.64
Riverside Paper Tru-Ray(R) Recycled Construction Paper, 9 x 12, Assorted Brights, Pack Of 50 Office Depot Inc. $2.69 5 $13.45
Pacon(R) Precut Mat Frames, Assorted Colors Office Depot Inc. $14.50 2 $29.00
Pacon(R) Peel N Stick Foam Shapes, 720 Pieces Office Depot Inc. $3.15 2 $6.30
Crayola(R) Multicultural Washable Markers Class Pack, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 80 Office Depot Inc. $22.23 1 $22.23
Crayola(R) Trayola(TM) Color Pencils And Tray, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 54 Office Depot Inc. $6.77 2 $13.54
Scholastic Colorful Design Paper, Safari, 8 1/2 x 11, Pack Of 50 Office Depot Inc. $4.28 1 $4.28
Scholastic Printer Paper mdash; World Map And Compass Directions, Pack Of 50 Sheets Office Depot Inc. $4.28 1 $4.28
GG913 - Level T Extra Book Set - Gr. 4-5 Lakeshore Learning $31.00 1 $31.00
TT973 - Level C Extra Book Set - K-Gr. 1 - Library 2 Lakeshore Learning $19.00 1 $19.00
TT972 - Level B Extra Book Set - K-Gr. 1 - Library 2 Lakeshore Learning $20.00 1 $20.00
TT911 - Level A Extra Book Set - K - Library 2 Lakeshore Learning $21.00 1 $21.00
LL674 - Blank Big Book - Set of 10 Lakeshore Learning $27.95 3 $83.85
FF591 - Classroom Publishing Center Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
FF594 - Extra Blank Magazine Pages - Set of 30 Lakeshore Learning $4.95 4 $19.80
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $34.22
State Sales Tax ? $19.68
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $5.13
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package ? $9.00
Project Subtotal $410.35
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs ? $90.08
TOTAL PROJECT COST ? $500.43
10 Donors -$211.00
To Go $289.43

Additional Details

Level:
Grades 3-5
School type:
Charter
Affiliation:
Teach For America
Teacher's funded projects:
8
Thank-you punctuality:
75% ?
Subject:
Literature & Writing (in Literacy & Language)
Resource:
Supplies (Enrichment)
Students reached:
70
Used by future students?
Yes
Project ID:
297485
Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Gina A. (volunteer) on Aug 14, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Aug 15, 2009
"I gave to this project because my niece is a wonderful teacher."
Shirley from Pennsylvania gave on Aug 15, 2009
"I gave to this project because my awesome cuz is Naomi Perl."
Marci Lichtenwalter from Sammamish, WA gave on Aug 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love what Naomi is doing for her kids and I wanted to support her."
Chelsea from Timonium, MD gave on Aug 17, 2009
Miti from District of Columbia gave on Aug 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because teachers everywhere, and especially Naomi, should not have to worry about providing basic school supplies to their students. Good luck this year, Naomi!"
Lauren & Erik from District of Columbia gave on Aug 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I'm sure this will go a long way for Naomi and her students!"
Mia from Washington, DC gave on Aug 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want to support students and I believe in Naomi Pearl's teaching abilities!"
Elayne from New Jersey gave on Aug 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I know our Preppies can succeed with Mrs. Perl's excellent guidance!"
Melissa from Washington, DC gave on Sep 13, 2009
"I gave to this project because I'm moving to Ward 5 and want to support my community. We care."
Derek from District of Columbia gave on Oct 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because I know Ms. Perl will do AMAZING things with these materials to put her STUDENTS FIRST and support their SUCCESS!"
Mrs. B. from Washington, DC gave on Nov 1, 2009
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