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Completed: Looking Into The World Through Books

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"My Kindergarteners are just beginning their voyage of learning to reading. They love to learn about the world through books at their level. Our school is an inner city school with eager schools to learn.

We are greatly in need of leveled books that are interesting for five year olds to read. Studen... " MORE

"My Kindergarteners are just beginning their voyage of learning to reading. They love to learn about the world through books at their level. Our school is an inner city school with eager schools to learn.

We are greatly in need of leveled books that are interesting for five year olds to read. Students read better when they have a lot of choices to read at their level More choices of books mean more reading for the students. Students confidence grows and their reading improves faster the more they read!

Our class would grow as readers if we had sets of leveled books. These sets have twelve different titles and multiple copies of each title. The students can read these books in a small group or individually. The levels are from kindergarten to second grade so students can go as readers. The sets come in an easy box for five year olds to keep them organized and ready for use during reading.

You will make it easier for my students to start the path of their education as strong readers. We all know that students that are at the top now have a better chance to stay at the top. Please help this goal be realized for them and me.

My students need 2 Learn to Read Readers Classroom Sets. The cost of this proposal is $441, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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

Nov 20, 2009
Dear JPMorgan Chase, Paul & Lucinda and Anonymous Donors, 

Wow, thank you so much. These books will really help my students to learn to read. They are growing as readers everyday. Now because of your generosity they will have even more resources to advance their reading skills.
My students are truly amazing Kindergartners. They enjoy learning very much. They will be so excited to have new books to read and learn about. They love to learn about new things. These books will expand there interest and love for reading as well.

Thank you again!



With gratitude,
Ms. S.

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Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Linda L. (volunteer) on Sep 26, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Sep 27, 2009
"JPMorgan Chase is pleased to support early literacy, math and science projects!"
JPMorgan Chase from San Francisco, CA gave on Sep 29, 2009
"Thank you so much for the generous donation to our classroom. These books will help my kindergartners begin their reading adventure. My students will grow because of your gift and I am truly grateful for your donation. Thank you"
The teacher Ms. S. on Sep 30, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Portland."
A donor gave on Oct 2, 2009
"Thank you very much. My Kindergartners are so excited to learn to read. This project will help them achieve their goal."
The teacher Ms. S. on Oct 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because I am a fellow kindergarten teacher and I know the importance of having the right books to match with the right students. There is nothing like seeing a child's eyes light up when they realize they can read!"
A donor gave on Nov 7, 2009
"Thank you so much for your donation. My Kindergarten classroom is a new classroom in progress; these books will really help my students to flourish. I completely agree with your comment, “There is nothing like seeing a child's eyes light up when they realize they can read!" Thank you again for you generosity and dedication to all of the students."
The teacher Ms. S. on Nov 7, 2009
"We gave to this project because we live in Portland, We believe literacy is key to further progress, and the teacher's request was reasonable."
Paul & Lucinda from Portland, OR gave 2 days ago
Project fully funded!
Happy news 2 days ago
The teacher Ms. S. 2 days ago
Purchased the books for Ms. S.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jeana T. (staff member) 20 hours ago
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