The Contemplative Mammoth

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I'm writing to thank you again for your donation to my project, Help My Students Create a Local Ecology Museum!

Your donation purchased about 30 field guides on subjects like Birds, Trees, Reptiles and Amphibians, Rocks and Minerals, Mammals, Mushrooms, and others. My 9th grade Environmental Science students used the guides to find information about specimens they had picked up from a nature walk field trip we had taken in November. Their task was to create a museum exhibit around their specimen that would be part of a Local Ecology Museum we created in the classroom.

I wasn't sure how appealing the guides would be, but the students couldn't put them down! They absolutely loved paging through the color photos to try to match up their specimen, and they were so excited when they found a match. It was fun to set up a situation where I, the teacher, really did not have the answer to their questions - they had to find it out for themselves.

Our museum day went well - the 10th grade Biology students came to visit every period, and the 9th graders walked them around the museum exhibits. The 10th graders even filled out a comments card which became part of the project's grade! Overall, it was a great experience for my students to use their knowledge to put together something that was useful and interesting for others. Thank you!”

With gratitude,

Ms. McManus

Thank you so much to all of you who donated to my project! We have used them to study geology, the theory of plate tectonics, the earth's composition, and more. I cannot convey to you through words how valuable these materials have been. They inspired and motivated my students to take their studies to another level. Science is taught best when students are able to manipulate materials and have visuals. Having these materials engaged my students and inspired them to inquire and explore further these interesting and complex subjects.Projects arose from their studies that were creative and very innovative. Thank you so much for your generosity.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Petrofsky

Words alone cannot express the depth of my appreciation for your generosity and kindness. In spite of the economic budgets cuts surrounding us, your dedication to advancing education sets an example for others to emulate. The students and staff were delighted to receive the supplies.

Your investment in my classroom will help our future scientists. The goggles and aprons allow all of my students to participate in hands-on activities and labs in a safe environment. While it is important for them to perform the investigations and labs, their safety must come first. You have made it easier to motivate the students to do well in science because everyone can participate.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Murray

I would like to take a minute to express my gratitude of your generosity. As a special education teacher, I have noticed that we are at the bottom of the supply totem pole. However, because of the charity of people like you, my students are able to get the things they need to soar academically.

By having materials for science in our class, my students can benefit from learning and practicing skills using hands on materials. They will be able to learn not only from myself but through their own exploration. This is imperative to their education. Not to mention that science is one of their favorite subjects.

I, as well as my students, thank you from the bottoms our hearts. We were so excited to receive our packages in the mail. As a teacher, it is thrilling to see the same glow that they have at Christmas, when new materials come. They race to pick up the boxes from the office, and I can't seem to open them fast enough. By getting hands on science supplies, that excitement will continue. Therefore they will continue to be motivated to learn.

I thank you again, and wish you all the health and happiness in the world. ”

With gratitude,

Ms. M.

I would like to thank you for your support to my classroom. With your help, my science experiments and hands on activities are safer now. I teach several different science classes and all require safety goggles, lab aprons and/or gloves during experimentation. With your donations, we completed our project and used our safety materials in our labs. I gave each student a lab apron to write their names on and they were really happy about them. We had a student spill some acid accidentally, but because of the lab aprons, safety goggles and lab gloves you donated, we cleaned the acid safely and no one was hurt. Once again, I would like to share how much I appreciate your support to this project.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Kablan

Words cannot express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. The microscopes and magnifying classes you donated to my classroom have helped my students explore the deeper meaning of science that we cannot see with the naked eye. We use the microscopes every week in our science labs, where we have explored the details of money, bacteria from our mouth, owl pellets, onion peels and so much more. Our adventures with microscopes and magnifying glasses in science are only just beginning!

Our program takes a hit each year with the budget shortfalls facing schools across the country, so without your help, my students wouldn't be able to experience this level of the scientific world. Donors like you help teachers to reach their full potential with the important elements to make learning fun!

Your donation to our classroom has not only impacted the scientific learning of our students but helped parents, teachers and administrators in our school gain hope for a better school experience for our students.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Lee

Thank you for supporting our project "Math in the Real World". The students in my room are five and six years old. They were super excited when I showed them what you gave to our class.

We have not used all of the supplies yet but plan to use them soon. The two favorite things that we do use are the 100's chart and the cookie jar. The students work on the chart placing the numbers in the correct squares. I started this out as a center activity that they used in small groups and now it is a favorite thing to get out during quiet play time. They also enjoy hearing the cookie jar ask for specific cookies which will help with their number recognition.

You do make a difference in the life of a child. Thank you!”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Pickett