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Franklin Middle School - Sampson
Somerset, NJ
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With One Whiteboard We Can Do Math, Learn, and Grow!
Funded Aug 9, 2022
Thank you so much for the brand-new whiteboard and supplies! Now I am able to use that whiteboard to write student objectives, goals, New Jersey State Learning Standards, Homework, and upcoming events. Having two boards in the front of the room has made such a difference this school year. One board is divided to show the standards and objectives for my math 6 class and my advanced math 6 class. The other board is used for teaching and learning. Students are more organized and able to show work on a clean whiteboard where work is visible. My students and I are very grateful for your donation!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Silva
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.

As a sixth graders new to middle school, some students struggle with making friends, adjusting to a new environment, and acclimating to their new schedules. My goal as a math teacher is to reward students’ positive behavior and work ethic. In my classroom, I have a raffle system. Every time a student demonstrates a positive behavior tries hard to accomplish a goal, or even makes a mistake, I give them a raffle ticket. On Fridays, in each one of my three classes, a couple of tickets are called and those students are able to choose a reward from the prize box. Every since starting “Reward Raffle Fridays” students have wanted to participate more, be a little kinder to their peers, and engage in class discussions. Unfortunately for me, it is difficult to fund the items that middle school students desire. By donating to my project you would help me to enforce positive behavior and work ethic. While many may not think that it is necessary to provide tangible rewards for students, I believe the exact opposite! I believe that providing tangible rewards that students can work towards earning not only increases positive behavior in the classroom, but it teaches them the valuable lesson of working towards earning rewards for a hard job well done! Thank you in advance for considering helping my class continue to have Reward Raffle Fridays by helping to fund our prize box!

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With One Whiteboard We Can Do Math, Learn, and Grow!

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