Past projects 49
Make Reading Fun Again!
Funded Mar 16, 2021Words cannot begin to express my gratitude for funding this project! I am so excited to be able to give my students an opportunity to see themselves reflected in literature and to begin to enjoy reading again! This has been such a difficult school year for my students and me. Your donation means the world to us, and it gives us hope for the future! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.We Need Books to Hold in Remote Learning
Funded Mar 1, 2021Words cannot fully express my sincere gratitude, on behalf of my students! These resources will bring them rich learning experiences. We would not have access to these materials without your help! In a time that is really difficult for students and teachers, alike, you have given us so much joy and light! Thank you for believing in us! We cannot thank you enough!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 3 other donors.We Need ALL the Materials!
Funded Nov 12, 2020Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! I’m incredibly moved, and I can’t wait to share the great news with my students! They are so deserving, and your donation will have a huge impact! Thank you so much for your kindness, and thank you for believing in us!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Lyondell Chemical Company.How Can We Read if We Don't Have Books!?
Funded Nov 20, 2016I cannot begin to explain how much these books meant to my students and me! They have absolutely developed a love for reading because of your generous donations! There is time in our schedule each day dedicated to "Drop Everything And Read," and the students absolutely love it! The students select the books they want to read, find a comfy place in the room to enjoy their stories, and read like crazy! It is a beautiful sight!
Your books have had a tremendous impact! Before this project was funded, I had a small collection of books I had purchased with my own money. The students read through those books within the first few weeks of school and were asking for more! They were overjoyed when the boxes of books arrived, and they couldn't wait to dive into the new ones! My students would not be the readers they are today without your incredibly generous donations! Thank you for believing in them! They are truly worth it! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
Basic Supplies for Students in Need
Funded Jun 24, 2016The resources you donated have made a tremendous impact on learning in our classroom! I cannot thank you enough! My students use the writing journals each day, and it is one of their favorite times of the day! Also, have been able to take their learning to a higher level by creating projects with the glue bottles you donated!
My students were so excited when these basic school supplies arrived! They absolutely love the journals! There is a space at the bottom for writing and a space at the top for drawing. The journals have encouraged the students to be more creative, and their work has truly been impressive! They are so thankful for the bottles of glue! Many of my students' families are unable to purchase school supplies for their children, and the students start the school year without pencils, notebooks, crayons, or glue. This not only affects the students' ability to be successful at school, but it also affects their confidence. They are embarrassed to not have the supplies they need. Your selfless generosity has given my students back their confidence and given them tools they need to succeed!
My students overcome many challenges each and every day before even stepping foot in my classroom. They are courageous and strong! They are an inspiration to me! Thank you for believing in them and for caring so much to provide them with these much needed basic supplies. You will never know what it means to my students and me!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by an anonymous donor and one other donor.Fine Arts + Reading = Love of Reading
Funded Jul 2, 2016I cannot begin to thank you enough for the materials you donated to our classroom! The bags you donated are perfect to hold my students' books! They can now keep a set of books on their reading level at their seat to use when we "Drop Everything and Read." The bags hang right on the back of the students' chairs! We "Drop Everything and Read" each morning when the students arrive at school, but the students beg to bring out their books any time they have a few extra minutes during the day! The students have truly developed a love of reading!
When the materials arrived the first week of school, the students were so excited! They were excited to have a place to keep books right at their seat. They were ecstatic when I showed them how each of them were going to personally decorate their bags with their names on them! They worked laboriously on their drawings and decorations, and they were so creative! My students absolutely loved being able to integrate art into reading!
Your donations made a tremendous impact for my students! They would never have access to these materials without your help! Our resources have steadily dwindled over the years, especially in our urban setting. There are no longer funds available to provide students with these learning opportunities. Your generosity has enriched the lives of my students! My students are my inspiration, and I am so grateful that you believe in them too!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by an anonymous donor and 2 other donors.Tools for Success for Students with Special Needs
Funded Nov 12, 2015I am still incredibly humbled by your selfless donations to our classroom! The materials you donated have had such a positive impact on my students with special needs. We use the visual timer each day, and the students thrive in monitoring their own schedule and work time. The sensory balls and materials have helped the students feel more comfortable and confident during their daily activities in the classroom. The students are so thankful to have the headphones to allow them to work and have privacy! Your donations have touched our lives!
I have learned that an average day in the classroom can present endless challenges for students with special needs. Thanks to your donations, my students have amazing resources to make their school day far less daunting. My students work so hard each day, and your donations have helped my students feel successful! I cannot thank you enough! My students were stunned that someone they don't know would believe in them enough to purchase these materials for them. Your gift was an inspiration to all of us! You have touched our lives, and we are incredibly grateful! Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
We Want To Pretend...Because We're Kids!
Funded May 7, 2015My classroom was buzzing with excitement when the packages you supplied arrived at the school. The students cheered and applauded when I pulled out the costumes, dolls, and "make-believe" supplies! They were so excited, and they started begging for a turn to use them! The class was stunned when I told them that you, seemingly unknown strangers, cared so much for them to buy these supplies for our classroom! They couldn't believe anyone would be so kind and generous!
I truly cannot put into words what your generosity means to my students and me! They are incredible little people, and they inspire me each and every day! They face physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges each day that I have never experienced. They work so hard and are more than worthy of these magnificent classroom resources! Thank you for believing in them! You have touched our lives, and we are incredibly thankful!!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
Fine Arts for First Graders
Funded Aug 16, 2015We cannot thank you enough for the materials you donated to our classroom! They have made such a difference! The students were so excited when the packages arrived, and they could not believe that someone they had never met would be so kind to them!
The markers and wipe-off pockets you donated have allowed the students to experience hands-on interactive learning! We use them in math, reading, and writing! They have a true love for learning because they are able to be actively involved! We also love to sing and dance, and the sight word music videos have been INCREDIBLE! The students are retaining sight words more than they ever have before, and it is thanks to your generosity! They have absolutely loved all the other art supplies you donated through this project as well. Many of the students are not able to bring in school supplies at the beginning of the year because their families do not have the resources to do so. Your donations have meant the world to my students!
Thank you for believing in my students! They are truly worth it! I am constantly amazed and inspired by the effort put forth in the classroom each day! Though there may be odds against them, donations like yours help to close the gap! You have provided them an education with resources to which they would not otherwise have access. I look forward to using the materials in this project to continue to integrate the arts into the classroom! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts! You are a hero to us!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
Little Readers in Need of a Reading Corner!
Funded Dec 23, 2014Words cannot begin to express how thankful my students and I are for the incredible resources you donated! My students were so thrilled when the oversized cushions and comfortable mat arrived! It has made a tremendous difference in our classroom atmosphere!
Now that we have a cozy reading corner, my students visit it daily during free choice centers! Since your donation, it is one of the most visited centers!! My students love having a cozy place to sit and read or look at books! They also use the reading corner if they need a quiet and comfortable place to calm down and relax.
Your donation has meant the world to my students and me! Your selfless generosity has improved my students' education and school experience! We would never be able to have these resources without your help. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts! You have made a difference in the lives of twenty incredibly deserving children! Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas