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Dictionaries! Dictionaries! Dictionaries!

Updated on May 10, 2012

"Ms. Y, what does ______ mean?" "Well, I know the answer, but I also know that you're smart enough to find the answer on your own. Go grab your dictionary!" ...
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My students need 35 Student Notebook Dictionaries.
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"I am *SO* sorry for the belated letter. I thought I sent this AGES ago, but apparently it never went through! Silly technology...Regardless, let me say again that I so very much appreciate all that yo..." more
Funded!Completed!
Dec 10, 2011
$183 given
8 donors

Always Running Out of Glue!

Updated on May 10, 2012

Glue sticks! They're such a simple concept, but oh so helpful!!!...
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My students need 188 glue sticks in order to complete multiple lapbooks and other projects.
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Sandra, so sorry for the belated reply. I thought that this letter was sent quite some time ago, but apparently I was mistaken! Thank you again for funding our supply of glue sticks! We've already use..." more
Funded!Completed!
Dec 15, 2011
$176 given
1 donor

Take-Along Guides for Outdoor Learners! (Book Series)

Updated on Jun 21, 2011

"Scat? What's scat?" "I don't know yet, I'll look it up." "Hahaha! Whoa!"...
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My students need 12 different books from the "Take-Along Guide" series in order to explore their ...
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you, everyone, for your kindhearted donations! The books arrived in wonderful condition and were a staple in the classroom for the rest of the year. Next year's group will be especially lucky to..." more
Funded!Completed!
Mar 12, 2011
$174 given
4 donors

Spring Into Reading with Dr. Seuss!

Updated on May 25, 2011

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Seuss...
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My students need ten different Dr. Seuss classics.
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you both so very much for your donations to our classroom! The Dr. Seuss books arrived and have been flying off the shelves! We've read a few together, the most popular being Oh, the Places You'..." more
Funded!Completed!
Feb 25, 2011
$176 given
2 donors

Earth Day Extravaganza: Books Needed!

Updated on May 12, 2011

"There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew." ~ Marshall McLuhan, 1964...
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My students need 17 books, such as "What Can We Do About Global Warming?" by Lorijo Metz and "Sol...
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you all so much again for your donations! We were able to complete this year's Earth Day Extravaganza newsletter on time, and with new content! Those of you that received the students' letters s..." more
Funded!Completed!
Mar 3, 2011
$200 given
2 donors

What Will You Choose to Eat?

Updated on Feb 15, 2011

What did my students eat from the school cafeteria last Friday? An Uncrustable (high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated soybean oil), cherry pie, chocolate milk, and carrots with ranch...
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My students need 23 books about balanced eating, healthy food choices and food sources.
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you all so much for your thoughtful donations! These books are already a hit with my students. The photographs inside each of them are so colorful and engaging! It makes my mouth water just look..." more
Funded!Completed!
Dec 31, 2010
$234 given
4 donors

We're Running Low on the Basics! Pencils, Please!

Updated on Jan 19, 2011

"Ms. Y, there aren't any pencils left in the basket."...
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My students need pencils and eraser caps to keep our brains sharp!
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you so much for your considerate donation! As you can see, we have received both the pencils and erasers you have so graciously supplied us. These photos don't include the 62 pencils and 31 eras..." more
Funded!Completed!
Dec 30, 2010
$245 given
1 donor

Axis of Power: Wind, Water, and Sun!

Updated on Jan 17, 2011

"We simply must balance our demand for energy with our rapidly shrinking resources. By acting now we can control our future instead of letting the future control us." -- JIMMY CARTER...
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My students need a solar oven, wind power kit, and hydropower kit in order to further our study o...
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to our project! As you can see, the materials have arrived safe and sound, and (hopefully) you have received my students' letters! We're waiting for t..." more
Funded!Completed!
Sep 1, 2010
$247 given
4 donors

Balanced Nutrition & Healthy Eating: A Must!

Updated on Jan 16, 2011

Hunger and inadequate nutrition impact the ability to learn. How will students and parents choose the right foods?...
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My students need 6 books from the Food Is CATegorical series from Brian P. Cleary.
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you all again for your gracious donations! The books have arrived safe and sound in our classroom! Name stamps, book levels, points, and stickers have all been assigned. They're ready to be read..." more
Funded!Completed!
Dec 4, 2010
$204 given
6 donors

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors & Scientists

Updated on Nov 17, 2010

Listen, don't get me wrong. Matisse is great. Kahlo, I love her. But please, my brain needs some scientific fuel! What about Mary Leakey or Stephen Hawking? These are the brainiacs that make me...
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My students need 17 biographies from the "Getting to Know" Series by Mike Venezia.
High Poverty,
Gridley, CA
"Thank you both so much for all your complimentary words, letters to the kids, and wonderful donation to our classroom. The books have been so well-received due to their colorful, engaging nature and t..." more
Funded!Completed!
Jul 29, 2010
$171 given
2 donors
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