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Past projects 143

• Help Bronx Students Get Anime and Manga In Their Hands!

  Funded Aug 20, 2021

  Thank you so much for this wonderful donation that has had my students over the moon since the books arrived! It feels like it has been a long time since I saw students longing to actually get physical books in their hands and for me, this is a big victory. The books you donated literally fly off the shelves and into their hands. Students return them, share them, discuss them, and it is all really wonderful to see. All of these books were hand picked by my students so they were amazed to see that one day they all of a sudden appeared in our classroom and then their hands! Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 2 other donors.

• Help Bronx Students Enter The World Of Manga!

  Funded Mar 23, 2020

  I cannot tell you how much of a thrill your donation has been for my students. They absolutely love all the books that were purchased and my classroom has become somewhat of a revolving library, which is great! As you can see by the pictures, they are extremely appreciative. They hand picked all these books and it is wonderful to see my students with physical books in the hand, and not just reading on a tablet or computer. With your donation, my students now have something they did before and for that, I am extremely grateful to your thoughtfulness and kindness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

• Help Bronx Students Read the Manga They've Been Wishing For!

  Funded Jan 19, 2024

  Thank you for this incredible donation! My students will be absolutely overjoyed to learn of all the new manga that will soon be in their hands! My students hand picked these books, so I know they will be over the moon! From all of us, thank you so much and be on the lookout for our thank you package!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

  This classroom project was brought to life by Someone who cares about New York City and one other donor.

• Help Bronx Students Explore the World of Manga!

  Funded Jan 19, 2024

  Wow, two in one day! I am truly at a loss of words, the generosity being show towards my students is incredibly heart warming. I will save the exciting news until these new manga arrive and I can already imagine the expressions on their faces! Thank you from all of us!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

  This classroom project was brought to life by Someone who cares about New York City and one other donor.

• Help Bronx Math and Science Students Have Glow Days!

  Funded Oct 12, 2023

  Thank you so much for this wonderful and incredibly fun donation! My students did not really know what to expect (neither did I), but they were soon enthralled when we turned our windowless classroom into a glow room! This donation reached us just before Thanksgiving which was really fun. We have been using it off and on as a way to spice up our math class and all of the students have enjoyed the atmosphere these 'glow days' create. Thank you from all of us! My students will continue to enjoy all of the glow day materials throughout the year and for many students in the future as well!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

• Help Bronx Math Students Practice Their Skills With Fun Activities!

  Funded Nov 10, 2023

  Thank you for all the wonderful donations of math games and activities! My students absolutely love these and it has been a joy to see them use their creative minds and problem solving skills in a way that is engaging and fun. As the pictures show, everything that has been donated has been an absolute hit! And I even have students that I don't teach asking to play and borrow with them. We are all incredibly thank you for such a thoughtfulvand useful donation. I know my students will contonue to enjoy them this year and many years in the future!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

• Help Bronx Students Explore Their Creativity With Legos!

  Funded Nov 27, 2023

  Thank you so much for such a wonderful donation! I had not really played with Legos since I was a kid so I was incredibly surprised how much my students of today absolutely are having a ball with them! They could not wait to get their ends on all the generous legos that were donated and have already created some really creative and imaginative creations. It has been wonderful to see their constructive and creative side, which reflects their growing minds. Thank you from all of us! As you can see from the pictures, they have been a huge hit!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 2 other donors.

• Help Give 8th Graders Their Own Hand Picked Books!

  Funded Dec 23, 2021

  Thank you for this incredible donation! It's been an eternity since my students have been able to pick out their own books, for all the obvious reasons. I'm excited to give them the good news as soon as we return from winter break. Thank you again, it's greatly appreciated!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

• Help Bronx Students Get These Books In Their Hands!

  Funded May 4, 2021

  Thank you so much for this tremendous gesture! All of my students were overjoyed when their hand picked books actually arrived to them in June! They had all gone so long without a new book in their hands, it was terrific to see the joy on their faces. After more than a year of so much screen time, I know this summer will bring a nice break in which they can relax on a summer day with a good book in their hands. Thank you so much for thoughtfulness during such tough times, both my students and myself truly appreciate it!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Schoonmaker

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and one other donor.