My students need highly engaging books. We have fallen in love with Sherman Alexie and we hope to do an author study. The purchasing of these books will help in this matter.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Olt's classroom raised $535
This project is fully funded
My Students
We are a diamond in the rough. JHS 162 is located in the heart of the South Bronx. And that is exactly what we have 'HEART'. One could not imagine the struggles my students face on a daily basis. It is on a daily basis that many of my students most basic needs are not met. The walk to and from schools poses as a challenge to many, but they come. We have over 92% attendance.
My children want to come to school.
Their eagerness is met with an equally dedicated teacher that in turn will provide the education they so desperately need and even more...deserve.
My Project
My kids want to read and they want to read Sherman Alexie. This project will help to form an author study where we can analyze the techniques of one of our favorite authors. The problem is that we do not have enough copies of his books to facilitate such an activity. This project will put a quality book in every students' hand.
This project will help development literature circles in our classroom where we can analyze a text and have analytical discussions.
Motivating students to learn is a top priority and Sherman Alexie has helped in this matter. We are super excited to start this process.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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