Past projects 49
Fight Big Bullies with Big Books!
Funded Jan 12, 2012I do not know how to thank you for your incredible gift! I cannot describe the way it feels to know the resources your students need to be successful and not have the means to obtain those necessary materials. The big books and resources you donated to our classroom mean the world to my students and me!
The book "Bullying in Schools" has been an excellent resource. It is my desire to learn as much about bullying as possible in order to prevent it in my classroom! My students absolutely love the big books we received! The books have prompted excellent discussions about friendship and respect. Through the books, my students are learning how to get along with others! In addition, they love visiting the Big Book Center to practice reading the books on their own!
Thank you so much for your incomprehensible generosity! My students would never have access to these books and materials without your help! In times when school budgets continue to dwindle and can only provide the bare necessities, your donations are an inspiration! My students are touched by your kindness! We are eternally grateful! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and one other donor.We're Taking a Stand Against Bullies!
Funded Dec 19, 2011I cannot thank you enough for your selfless generosity! You'll never truly know how much my students appreciated the materials you donated to our classroom! The bullying picture books have made a positive impact on our classroom. These read aloud books have helped my students understand what it means to be a bully and how to react when bullied. These stories have generated excellent discussions, and my students are treating one another with even more respect as a result! However, the most meaningful gifts from this project are the sets of books my students get to take home and keep. I wish you could have seen the pure joy on my students faces and felt their hugs when I told them they each got a copy of the books to keep at home! I have never seen my students so grateful for anything! It brought tears to my eyes! Many of them have limited access to print material, and these books mean the world to them and their families! With this family connection, I know this project will continue to have an impact on bullying! The best method to combat bullying is early prevention. This project is already making an impact, and the possibilities for its future impact are endless!
Thank you for making a sacrifice to better the lives of my students! They are inspired when they realize that others believe in them. You have touched my students lives and made a better future for them! For this, I cannot thank you enough! We are overwhelmed and extremely grateful! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 6 other donors.No Bullies Allowed!
Funded Nov 9, 2011We are immeasurably grateful for your kindness and generosity! The essential resources you donated to our classroom are already having a positive impact! As you can see from the pictures, the students were elated to receive the journals! Also, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the anti-bullying books and resources designed for my young students. The books are very appropriate and relate to real life situations. We have been using the writing journals since they arrived, and I am able to monitor the students socio-emotional well being! Just this week, we are beginning our unit on anti-bullying. Through the books you donated, the students will learn to identify bullying behaviors as well as problem-solve how to deal with them!
This project could not be more valuable and relevant for my students! It is vitally important to prevent future tragedies related to bullying. Because of your help, we are doing that in our classroom! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 10 other donors.Literacy for Learners with Autism
Funded Oct 17, 2011Thank you so much for all of your generosity and selflessness! My students were beyond thrilled to receive the literacy materials from this project! They use the sentence strips, interesting pointers, and bean bag chairs each day during literacy work stations. You have not only provided them with the materials necessary for their learning, but you have helped make it more fun! The children are thrilled when they get to visit the pocket chart and classroom library station. With your help, my students' fluency and comprehension have already improved, and I look forward to even more growth throughout the year!
Without your kindness, my students would never have the opportunity to receive these necessary materials. School budgets continue to dwindle in Ohio, and it is only through your support that we are able to provide the students with the resources they need to learn. Your gifts are an inspiration! Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
Gifted Kinders Need Enrichment
Funded Jun 29, 2011We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity! Words cannot express how much it means to my students and me! The enrichment books you donated to our classroom are amazing! This year, I have several students that have quickly learned all their letters and letter sounds, and they have begun reading. They are so eager to learn more and more words. Throughout the day, they are always looking for new words to learn. They were so excited to see these books and begin reading them! They love the "Henry and Mudge" series and the "Cam Jansen" series! Thanks to your help, I will have enough books to keep them challenged as they progress throughout the school year!
Your gift means so much to us! Through continuous budget cuts, funds are more often allocated towards programs for struggling students. As a result, there are not enough materials to stimulate students that are gifted. Thank you for supporting us and believing in us! You are an inspiration! ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 16 other donors.Help Learners with Autism Become "Kings" of Reading
Funded Jul 23, 2011I want to say "thank you" again from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful books you purchased for our class! They are such a blessing! The books my kindergarten students read before were boring and lacked the elements of a story. The King Series books have beautiful illustrations, interesting characters, and settings to which the students can relate. My class loves to read these books, and they feel confident about their skills! With the large variety of levels, I am able to provide each of my students with a book to read that is just right for him/her. These books have made a positive impact on my students' learning!
I cannot thank you enough for your generosity! Words cannot express how much your gift meant to my students and me! You have shown us that we are not in this alone, and your support is an inspiration! ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 8 other donors.Help! Our Headphones Are a Headache!
Funded Jun 30, 2011I want to truly thank you, from the bottom of my heart for the headphones you donated to our classroom! I cannot begin to express how much your generosity means to my students and me. Your kindness has inspired us!
My students were thrilled when the headphones arrived! We immediately started using them with the computers and listening center. They have made such a difference in our classroom! My students were so happy to receive headphones that fit their heads and stay in place! They have helped reduce distractions and interruptions during times of independent and cooperative learning! Thank you for believing in us! Your generosity has made a positive impact on the lives of my students! Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
Capture Our Dreams with a Digital Camera!
Funded Mar 30, 2011I want to thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts, for your incredibly generous donations! Your support means so much to my students and me. Your kindness is astounding!
We are so happy to receive a digital camera we can use to capture great learning memories in the classroom. I am elated to be able to share these photos with the families of my students! There is a great deal of learning and growing that takes place in kindergarten, and it is wonderful to have the opportunity to document it with the digital camera! We no longer have to wait and borrow one from another teacher. I can take pictures as the learning is happening!
Thank you for being so kind and generous! You have touched the lives of my students and made an impact on their future! Your gifts are an inspiration! Thank you for believing in us!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by HP and 11 other donors.Help Us Celebrate Our Differences!
Funded Apr 1, 2011I want to thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts, for your kindness and generosity! My students and I are truly touched! These multicultural books are a wonderful resource, and we are so happy to have them! When they arrived, the students and I went through the box and looked at all the books. The children were so excited! One of my students held up a book about the celebration of Chinese New Year and said, "I love this book! I can tell it's from China, and I love it!" It was heart-warming to see the joy on her face.
The multicultural books you donated will open the door for great learning opportunities and conversations. It is important to me that my students learn to appreciate the differences of others and celebrate the similarities. In our student-centered classroom, I strive to maintain an atmosphere that values the culture of each student. These books will provide even more opportunities to do just that!
Thank you so much for your selfless gift to our classroom! Your donation means a great deal to my students and me. We are inspired by your kindness and support! Thank you for believing in us! You have made a lasting impact on the lives of my students!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and one other donor.Bring Literature to Life in Kindergarten (Part 2)
Funded Feb 14, 2011I want to sincerely thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your generous donations. The money you donated to help our class receive this set of classic read-along literature means the world to us! As you know, my students live in a high-need area and sometimes have limited access to print material. Having the opportunity to individually listen to these classic stories and to read along can help close the gap for them. Making this literature available to my students is one of the most beneficial things you could do for them!
They love listening to the stories on the iPods and reading along in their individual books. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my students! By donating these materials, you have set them up for success in years to come! I tell my students all the time that anything is possible for them. You have provided them with the resources they need, and now the sky is the limit! Thank you for believing in my students and their education! Your support is an inspiration!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones-Lucas
This classroom project was brought to life by Korein Foundation and 5 other donors.