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Past projects 9

• Successful with Sticky Notes

  Funded Oct 26, 2022

  Thank you so much for your generosity. My students will love these supplies as they help to make their learning a success. The sticky notes allow them to jot their thinking and share ideas. The white boards are a fun way, quick way to check understanding.

  I truly appreciate your kindness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and one other donor.

• Picture Books - Perfect for Middle Schoolers

  Funded Sep 21, 2022

  Thank you for your generosity. My students come from all different backgrounds and reading levels, and picture books are a perfect way for many of them to access literature.

  The gift of these books in our library will allow our students to read and discuss with other students, helping them to build confidence.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

  This classroom project was brought to life by Digital Federal Credit Union and 4 other donors.

• Picture Books are for Every Age

  Funded Aug 19, 2022

  You are amazing! Thank you for your thoughtful gift. I am so excited for these books become part of our classroom. The stories and beautiful illustrations will allow all students to connect and empathize with others.

  I am looking forward to a great year ahead. Your kindness is much appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

• Social Emotional Lessons Through Picture Books

  Funded Aug 11, 2022

  The generous gift you have given will provide my students the opportunity to access literature. Picture books are inviting to all readers, those that may struggle as well as those who do not.

  We will embrace the messages these books bring and enjoy the illustrations that make the story come alive.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

• Help Build the Bridge to a Love of Reading

  Funded Sep 23, 2021

  The project "Help Build a Bridge to a Love of Reading" have brought more graphic novel books into our classroom library. My students love graphic novels, especially my students whose reading level may be a little lower than grade level. These books allow my students to enjoy reading during independent reading time.

  I had one student who finished reading "Noise" by Kathleen Raymundo, come to me and say "I'm a little like this girl." That statement was so amazing to hear. To know this girl was able to see herself in literature was truly a gift, a gift that she decided to share.

  Your kindness and generousity is greatly appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.

• Real Stories - Real Life Heros

  Funded Oct 21, 2021

  The project "Real Stories - Real Life Heros" has had a huge impact as we work in our social issue unit in ELA. These stories bring the issues that have faced people to life for my students. When they read the story of an actual person that survived and stood up for what they believe is right. They witness that perseverence and determination can have a hand in change.

  In particular, "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei, bringing light to WWII's Japanese American incarcerations that happened after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This is the history that our students do not often hear about.

  Thank you for your kindness and generousity”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and one other donor.

• Graphic Novels to Grab the Reluctant Reader

  Funded Oct 21, 2021

  The donation of these graphic novels has greatly improved engagement in reading. Our independent reading time is full of the graphic novels. My students who read at a lower level, are excited to go to the classroom library and pick out the graphic novels that are the same titles as some of the classic literature in our library.

  "Witches" by Roald Dahl and "Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja" by Marcus Emerson have a waiting list because of high recommendations from their peers.

  Your kindness and generousity is greatly appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and one other donor.

• Back to School Starter Kits for Students

  Funded Sep 9, 2020

  Your donations made an amazing impact on our students. We were able to provide each student in grade 6 with a backpack full of school supplies.

  For our remote students, this bag could be utilized to hold all of their supplies needed for each day in remote learning. They could then pack everything up in an easy to use package, ready for the next day of learning.

  The in-person students used these bags to transport their one to one technology back and forth to school as well as, when we went to full remote, provided them with a mobile classroom supply bag.

  The students were so excited when they received their bags, knowing that they were packed with care with your help.

  Thank you again for your kindness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 2 other donors.

• Building a Love of Reading

  Funded Mar 8, 2020

  Thank you for your generosity on helping fulfill this project.

  The students in my classes will enjoy the new book series and fantasy books that will be displayed in the classroom soon.

  I am looking forward to watching them dive in and and connect with the new characters these books will bring.

  Happy Spring!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Mendes