My students are inquisitive, creative, and motivated to absorb experiences and learning. They arrive in the classroom with a rich cultural history.
Many are refugees, having spent some or all of their lives in refugee camps or locations exposed to war, violence, natural disasters, and instability.
Their school histories are often characterized by transitions, interruptions, or few to no opportunities to safely attend. All of my students are English language learners in the beginning phases of English acquisition. They genuinely demonstrate gratitude and desire to understand and express, connect with adults and peers, and contribute to our community.
Our school is situated directly outside a large urban site and is considered a high-poverty area. About 85% of the attending students are high needs as determined by the state. The student body is large and ethnically diverse with 60% speaking a native language other than English.
My Project
Let's give all students an opportunity to be able to recall their favorite book ten years down the road. Our school is in need of updated and diverse books that we can put in the hands of students. Many of our books are falling apart, out of date, or not culturally sensitive to our ever-changing demographics and needs. Your donation will be able to help students have access to various text in various grade levels and various reading abilities. The library book sets will come in different grade levels and reading abilities, with some sets focusing on Caldecott Winners and Good Character. Teachers will be able to use these sets in their classrooms. Many teachers reach into their own pockets to purchase materials, such as books. This donation will help alleviate digging into their pockets. Thank you for taking this time to donate to our school project. It is greatly appreciated!
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