Bring an Author to School! (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Bring an Author to School!

Classroom project requested by Mrs. R. on Dec 2, 2009

High Poverty

West Virginia

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"Bring Reading Alive in Our Classroom! I teach 7th Grade Reading and Language Arts in a very high poverty area in West Virginia.

The funding cuts both locally and federally have taken a toll on classroom resources and any extra activities that might promote learning. I would love to have an author v..." more»

"Bring Reading Alive in Our Classroom! I teach 7th Grade Reading and Language Arts in a very high poverty area in West Virginia.

The funding cuts both locally and federally have taken a toll on classroom resources and any extra activities that might promote learning. I would love to have an author visit my classroom but the cost and travel expenses is just too much for my classrooms to raise. My students love to read and write. They also are very interested in technology.

I would like to conduct reading groups with the two different books that are requested and then bring the authors of the two books to our classroom via Skype. This is why we need the Webcam. I feel this is a great opportunity for my students to read a book, then actually discuss the writing process of the book with the actual author answering their question in real-time. This activity will increase reading, writing and technology skills.

This opportunity can not be possible without your donations. Please help Bring an Author to School project a reality for my students. Fields trips are no longer a possibility, so make this fun and exciting learning experience come true. Thank you. hide»

My students need 26 copies "How I Survived Seventh Grade" by Denise Vega, 35 copies of "Buck Fever" by Cynthia Chapman Willis and a Logitech QuickCam WebCam. details»

Jun 29 Melissa Z a staff member at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. R.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Jun 24 Mrs. R. the Teacher

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Dear Pam, Jessica, Ms. Kirkwood, Marita and Anonymous Donors,

My students and I would like to say "Thank You" from the bottom of our hearts. We live in a low- income area, where there is little-to-no extra money for supplies, let alone new books for Reading class. You gave us wonderful gifts.

As you can see from the pictures the books were snatch-up quickly. The boys were extremely excited to have a novel that included a character that Deer hunted. They could not wait to get our group started. The girls loved the book Click.

In the picture in the gym with the students standing, we were using the Webcam you bought us to speak with the author of Buck Fever. We Skyped with her. It was so cool. My students thought they were the coolest kids ever. This was the first time this had been done in our area.

Thank you all for making our dream a reality!
I truly appreciate your help.

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Apr 22 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the books for Mrs. R.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Apr 22 Mrs. R. the Teacher

Dear Pam, Jessica, Ms. Kirkwood, Marita and Anonymous Donors,

I cannot fully express my joy, excitement, and gratitude for your donations to my project. My students will now be able to take reading to a whole new level. They will be able to read a novel and then meet the author of that novel for a discussion by using the WEBCAM and Skype. This would not be possible without your help. Thank You! Your thoughtfulness will benefit student for years to come.

Thank you so much for your kindness!
With gratitude,
Mrs. R.

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Apr 20 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Apr 20 Ms. Kirkwood from Amherst, NH

"I gave to this project because I love to read and I want to support teachers. You give so much to your students you deserve a helping hand. Enjoy."

Apr 20 A donor gave

Apr 15 Mrs. R. the Teacher

"Thank you for giving back to your community. I wish we had more people from the community just like you!"

Apr 15 Marita from morgantown, WV

"I gave to this project because I am from the Preston County area and believe in supporting your local community!"

Apr 12 Mrs. R. the Teacher

"Thank you so much for caring and supporting our wonderful West Virginia Students."

Apr 11 Jessica from Dunbar, WV

"I donated because I want to support kids in West Virginia."

Apr 11 A donor

"I donated because I want to support kids in West Virginia."

Apr 03 Mrs. R. the Teacher

"Thank you so much for supporting my students and West Virginia Education!"

Apr 01 Jessica from Dunbar, WV

"I donated because I want to support kids in West Virginia."

Dec 22, 2009 Mrs. R. the Teacher

"Thank you so much! I hope this project will show my students that they can become great writers too. Thanks so much for your kindness."

Dec 22, 2009 Pam from Silver Spring, MD

"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."

Dec 16, 2009 Mrs. R. the Teacher

"Thank you so much!!!"

Dec 16, 2009 Pam from Silver Spring, MD

"I gave to this project because I believe in the teacher and that the students deserve a chance to dream!"

Dec 15, 2009 Ryan G an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.

Dec 14, 2009 Margo B a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Dec 2, 2009Mrs. R. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
LOGITECH QUICKCAM PRO 9000 WEBCAM	Lab Safety Supply, Inc. dba Highsmith Inc	$95.04	1	$95.04
Click Here: (to Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade) Denise Vega	Barnes and Noble	$7.19	26	$186.94
Buck Fever Cynthia Chapman Willis	Barnes and Noble	$13.59	35	$475.65

Vendor Shipping Charges				$0.00
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$11.36
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$777.99
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$170.78
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$948.77
6 Donors				-$948.77
To Go				$0.00