Past projects 10
Listening To Literature
Funded Dec 14, 2009It is with great sincerity that I write this letter of thanks. We have now had the mp3 players and books on cd in our classroom for a couple of weeks, and they are already cherished possessions among the students. They have become quite the little contortionists as they figure out how to get as many people as possible listening in on one set of headphones! It's really very funny to watch them. The pinnacle of success for me was after a number of the kids listened to "The Lightening Thief" and then went to see the movie. The consensus? The book is SO much better! That was music to this teacher's ears.
After several years of moderate budget cuts, our district is facing very drastic cuts next year, so your generosity is even more greatly appreciated in this difficult time. I know that we have many students that "go without" on a regular basis. Your willingness to reach out to them is the greatest gift. Thank you.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
If I Can't Stay Still....How Can They?
Funded Sep 12, 2009Please accept my most sincere thanks for your donation towards my classroom project for the purchase of the exercise balls for my class. I can't even begin to explain to you how excited the kids are to use these. They are, simply, like gold in my classroom. For the first time in my many years of teaching I have kids literally begging to read so that they can sit on the balls in a cozy nook of the room with their favorite book. It's truly amazing to witness! There are a couple of students that have also figured out that they write far better sitting on the ball than sitting on their chair. For these kiddos the exercise balls have become "their" writing spots. The only problem with your generosity? I have become the exercise ball police making sure that everyone has equal access and time to this fun and wonderful sitting accommodation.
This was the first donation that this group of kids received and they were amazed that people they didn't know would help them. What a wonderful lesson you helped me to teach my kids. Thank you so much for your kindness. I - and they - appreciate it so very much!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
Beautiful Student Work
Funded Apr 21, 2009Please accept my most sincere gratitude for your donation towards our classroom project to purchase the color laser printer. It is wonderful to have this technology in our classroom.
The printer arrived right on time as we were just finishing up a unit on states. They kids were able to make and print some really amazing graphic pieces to support their research papers. They also got a huge kick out of turning their writing contents into a "wordle" which they printed out.
Thank you so much for your support of public education. We are a low-income school and would, sadly, never be able to obtain these types of materials were it not for Donors Choose. The students and I are truly grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
50 Great States - Mid America
Funded Feb 13, 2009It is with the most sincerity that I thank you for your donation to my Donors Choose project, 50 Great States mid-America. Your purchase of this set of books has had an amazing impact on my classroom.
The arrival of the books coincided with the study of this region. Each of my students grabbed the book for "their" state with gusto and dug right in. It was wonderful to witness and experience the excitement! The projects and presentations that they did on the middle states of the United States were met with enthusiasm and the final projects were wonderful. I attribute this to your generous donation!
Your support of children in my community is SO VERY appreciated! They continue to be amazed that strangers care that they have the supplies that they require. They, and I, send our heartfelt thanks for your kindness!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
Let's Play!
Funded Oct 17, 2008Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I want to most sincerely thank you for funding my project! I am so excited to get these games into the hands of my students. They are going to love them, and the learning that they will be doing will benefit them greatly!
Thank you for your support of public education. I really believe that our children are our country's greatest resource! Thank you for making this important contribution to their good.
Warm regards,
Mari”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
Save A Screeching Teacher!
Funded Sep 12, 2008Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you so much for donating towards my proposal! I just can't wait to get the audio system in my classroom! It happened again today - I was reading to the kids and my voice cracked and became so rough they couldn't even understand me.
Your donation will make such a difference in my classroom. Thank you for your support of public education and our precious children!
With a grateful heart,
Marie ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
50 Great States - Southern
Funded Aug 21, 2008Wow! What a great feeling! I just got home from a classroom over 100 degrees where I worked all day setting up before the kids come on Monday. I was exhausted and feeling overwhelmed (and a bit cranky to boot). What a wonderful surprise to find out that this project was funded! I immediately started thinking about where I would place these great books and how I will introduce them to the kids. How about that, a complete change in my mood!
Thank you so very, very much for funding this project. You can be sure that these resources will be in the hands of children who utilize and love them! Your generosity is so very appreciated.
Warm regards,
Marie ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
50 Great States - Western
Funded Apr 8, 2008Wow! Thank you so much for funding my class project! I am so very excited and just can't wait to get the books into the hands of my students. These Discover America books are just wonderful and the kids really seem to enjoy them. We can't wait to let you know how we use them in the classroom.
Your generosity is so, so, so very much appreciated!
Mrs. Marie ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
50 Great States - Eastern
Funded Feb 8, 2008Wow! Imagine how excited I was today to come home from a very long week to find that my proposal for the 50 Great States was funded!! I am just amazed! Thank you so very much for the generous contribution. Please be certain that these books will be used and loved in my classroom.
I look forward to sending you notes from the kids after the books arrive.
Again, thank you so much!
Marie ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager
Colonial American Art
Funded Dec 2, 2007Thank you so very deeply for funding our Colonial American Art project!! It is with GREAT excitement that I will be able to tell the kids tomorrow that we will be creating the marbled paper after winter vacation! We look forward to sending you examples of our art. This is the first time that I have used DonorsChoose and your generosity astounds me......
With an incredibly grateful heart,
Marie ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Schwager