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Mrs. McCargish's Classroom

  • Richmond High School
  • Richmond, IN
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Meaningful Choices = Engaged Readers!

    Funded Mar 25, 2022

    I am so grateful that I was able to get some new texts for my classroom book clubs ala Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallager. Our district, particularly the high school, has been diligently working to integrate more authentic learning for our kids. One of the most important ingredients to create lifelong readers and authentic reading lessons is high-interest books!

    The titles that I ordered for my kids are all books that my students told me they found interesting. I hope to inspire more love of reading in my classroom. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McCargish

  • Help Make My Library Lit!

    Funded Dec 2, 2020

    Every day, I ask my students to read for 10 minutes before we start the lesson/activity for the day. The room being full of high interest texts immeasurably communicates to my kids that in my room I value reading, and I value their enjoyment of reading.

    Several of my students brought to my attention how my classroom library was lacking in certain types of books. Due to the popularity of the new IT movie, many of my students wanted to read Stephen King books, and our high school library didn't have all the titles that students were asking for. I've already had a student read halfway through Misery, and it's the first book (in their words) that they've actually enjoyed reading.

    Thank you so much for bringing high interest texts to the hands of my readers. From me and my students: your contribution makes a difference in the lives of so many.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McCargish

    This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 4 other donors.
  • Flexible Seating for All!

    Funded Dec 4, 2019

    So many of my students have trouble focusing in the classroom, and the Kore stools are great for those students. During reading time, my fidgety students can rock back and forth a little and still be reading. I want my classroom to feel safe and accessible for all students, and this is a way to help my kids feel like the classroom is just for them.

    The box arrived in my fifth period, and my students helped open the package. At first they were confused. "Mrs. McCargish, what is this supposed to be?" I showed them how to sit on the stool and emphasized that it was a chair, not a toy, then I let everyone take turns sitting on the stool.

    Since I've had the stools, my squirrely kids are happy because the stools help them focus during class time. We are getting ready for our semester finals, so it's important that they are focusing as they study.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McCargish

    This classroom project was brought to life by Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.
  • Classroom Library

    Funded Dec 4, 2019

    All great English classrooms need a classroom library with as many varied titles, subjects, and genres as there are different students that walk in the through the door.

    Keeping up with all the great titles year after year is a challenge. Thank you to all the kind donors that helped create a more enriching classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. McCargish

    This classroom project was brought to life by CRUNCH and 2 other donors.
The typical student in my school is used to sitting... A lot. No wonder they get squirrely! Try as I might with lessons where we actively move, sometimes they have to sit and learn what a gerund is. Have you ever followed a student around for a day and thought, "Wow, that's a lot of sitting and note taking." I wouldn't want to sit in a hard chair for 55 minutes, only to walk next door and sit in a chair for another 55 minutes, repeat 7 times a day. Why should I ask my students to? With flexible seating options, my students can focus less on the uncomfortable chair they're sitting in, and more on the book they're reading, or the lesson I'm teaching.

About my class

The typical student in my school is used to sitting... A lot. No wonder they get squirrely! Try as I might with lessons where we actively move, sometimes they have to sit and learn what a gerund is. Have you ever followed a student around for a day and thought, "Wow, that's a lot of sitting and note taking." I wouldn't want to sit in a hard chair for 55 minutes, only to walk next door and sit in a chair for another 55 minutes, repeat 7 times a day. Why should I ask my students to? With flexible seating options, my students can focus less on the uncomfortable chair they're sitting in, and more on the book they're reading, or the lesson I'm teaching.

About my class

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