Funded Sep 11, 2021Thank you so much for your generous support in my project "Sharp Pencils for Even Sharper Students". I recently moved from out-of-state to Philadelphia so this is my first year teaching in the district. As a teacher at a low-income, under-funded school, having access to high-quality school supplies, such as the electric pencil sharpener and composition notebooks you provided, allows students to take ownership of their learning and feel connected to their school environment. I hyped up the arrival of the notebooks to my students (special education grades 3-5) and they were SO excited when they came in. Students took careful time in writing their names on their notebooks and adding different sections to them using Post It notes, which helped make them take pride in their school supplies. They were so excited to add these notebooks to their book bins! The electric pencil sharper ensures that students have access to reliable school supplies. I am excited to create a classroom environment that is a safe space for students to learn, grow, and take risks and I greatly appreciate your contribution towards that goal.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vigneau