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Past projects 17

• Fractured Fairy Tales!

  Funded Aug 5, 2024

  Thank you very much for the generous donations! We are excited to use these books in our classroom to write fractured fairy tales of our own! We look forward to reading these fun books as inspiration to our own writing. Thank you again it means so much to us! Thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

• Art Club Supplies

  Funded May 8, 2024

  Thank you for the generous donation! Our art club appreciates your generosity! We are excited to use these new supplies to create art and express ourselves. Each time we use these supplies we will be reminded of your kindness when you chose to donate to our project! Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.

• Love Reading

  Funded Jan 19, 2024

  We love to read in this class so we were very excited and appreciative when we found out that you donated to our classroom community. It is essential to have new, popular, well-loved books in our class. That is the only way students will WANT to read and will grow as readers and writers. We are excited to keep these books in great condition , organized by series, author and genre in our classroom library. Each time we pick up a book you donated, we are reminded of the generosity that you showed us.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

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

• Lifelong Readers, Part One

  Funded Dec 15, 2023

  Thank you very very much for the super generous donations you have made to our class. We are excited to read the new books that are joining our classroom from this donation. The series, favorite authors, and genres of books that are in this donation will encourage us to continue reading and continue growing our reading skills. Each time we pick up one of these books we are reminded of you the generosity you showed us when you chose to donate to our classroom. We will continue to remember that act of kindness each day.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

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

• Brand New Books

  Funded Dec 7, 2023

  Thank you so much for the very generous donations you made to our class. it has been a delight to be able to choose new books and follow series that students enjoy. The love of reading is something that needs to be instilled at a young age. The books in this donation allows for the students in this class to find books that they love to read and will encourage them to keep reading.

  Having our books in an organized place ensures that we can find the books we are searching for as well as keep them in great condition.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

  This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and one other donor.

• New Books for the New School Year

  Funded Dec 4, 2023

  We have enjoyed the new books in our classroom library so much!

  We are excited to have them organized based on genre, series, and author. It makes it easier for us to find the books we love and continue on our reading journey with series that we enjoy!

  Our reading has progressed from the start of the year, mainly because of the wonderful books we have received from your generous donations.

  As the year comes to an end, we are excited to share these books with the next set of 5th grade students who we know will love these books!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

  This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 3 other donors.

• New Books!

  Funded Sep 21, 2023

  The students in my class have been so excited to read the new books that have now joined our library. It is important to read often, and the new books give a variety of things for students to read.

  Some students have a hard time reading books that are new to them, they always like to read the same books over and over. However, the books in this project have allowed for students to branch out to different authors and series.

  We thank you for your generosity. Each time we choose one of these new books we are reminded of your kindness!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

  This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and 3 other donors.

• Leveled Reading Books

  Funded Aug 2, 2023

  Thank you for the generous donation. We are excited to read the new books we have in our classroom library!

  These books will help students with reading on their levels as well as work on essential skills that will make them better readers. The books in this donation have high interest levels for the students in my class. We will be able to use them in book clubs, where students get to read and run their own discussions.

  As a class, we are excited to include these books in our lists of books read for 5th grade and hope to inspire others to read!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.

• Rewarding Students

  Funded Jun 16, 2023

  Thank you for the very generous donation of rewards to our class. These are great rewards that students can pick from through out the school year. While good work and behavior is expected, why not get rewarded for it too?

  My students are always very excited to be the student or table of the week. They work hard through out the school year and enjoy these small treats.

  These rewards are helpful to students who need a little extra inspiration to fo their work and behave well.

  Thank you for your kindness!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

• Love Reading

  Funded Sep 13, 2023

  Thank you for the valuable resources you provided to our classroom. The books that were included in this donors choose project have been an absolutely amazing edition to our classroom library.

  Students are so excited to read this books and continue reading their favorite series. I have seen growth in student reading ability, and these books are a huge reason why. Reading is the only way to become better readers.

  These books have helped my students in other ways besides reading. The books help students in different subjects such as writing and social studies.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kirwan

  This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and 4 other donors.