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Ms. McGhie's Classroom

  • J.O. Wilson Elementary School
  • Washington, DC
  • HBCU Alum
  • More than half 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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  • Reading is Better when Reading Together

    Funded Oct 11, 2023

    Thank you for your contributions. I know you have so many options when it comes to spending your hard earned money, and I am elated that you chose to invest in my students. These books will help us grow as readers and impact our discussions about literature. We are so excited and it wouldn't be possible without your contributions. Thank you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McGhie

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.

  • Good Readers Socialize

    Funded Dec 9, 2022

    Thank you for all of your donations. These materials will give my students the space to build meaningful connections with classmates and build social skills. We know you work hard and we are honor that you've chosen to use your earnings to support our classroom. We are forever grateful.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McGhie

    This classroom project was brought to life by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and 3 other donors.

  • Reading is Fundamental: When Characters Look Like US

    Funded Dec 13, 2021

    We have learned so much from the books we received. Every morning, from Monday - Thursday, we start our day with at least 15 minutes of independent reading. Friday's are our read aloud days in which students vote on a book and we read together before starting our discussion. One of the books we received was Hair Love by Matthew Cherry. My students come to school everyday with different hairstyles from locs to braids, so I thought it would be the perfect book for us. As we were reading, students shared their observations about the characters. I heard students say "He has hair like me!" or "I watch hair videos too!". They were making so many connections to the characters and it was in that moment I realized the power of representation. After reading, we watch the Oscar-winning Hair Love short-film. Students were asked to compare and contrast the book with the film (common core standard RL.3.9). By the end of the lesson, there was a long waitlist for the book to be checked out of the library for independent reading. Thank you for making this possible with your donations.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McGhie

    This classroom project was brought to life by Clark Foundation & Marriott Foundation and 2 other donors.

  • Good Readers Need Supplies

    Funded Aug 29, 2022

    Thank you for these supplies! My students will have everything they need to start a successful school year. We will use them to practice penmanship and build vocabulary. Your small token will positively influence the academic careers of students! We are forever grateful for these donations. Thank you for your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McGhie

    This classroom project was brought to life by Quill.com and one other donor.
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These books would help widen my students vocabulary and experiences. My students enjoy learning and reading in general, but I notice a spark within them when we learn about black characters like Bill Pickett, who is one of most famous black cowboys. When we learned about the Chinese culture that lead to the Legend of Mulan, there were mini activist being born saying things like “That’s not fair. Why would they treat her like that, just because she’s a girl”. These additions to our classroom will help build experiences for my students about different cultures while also getting them excited about the places they can go with just reading stories.

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These books would help widen my students vocabulary and experiences. My students enjoy learning and reading in general, but I notice a spark within them when we learn about black characters like Bill Pickett, who is one of most famous black cowboys. When we learned about the Chinese culture that lead to the Legend of Mulan, there were mini activist being born saying things like “That’s not fair. Why would they treat her like that, just because she’s a girl”. These additions to our classroom will help build experiences for my students about different cultures while also getting them excited about the places they can go with just reading stories.

About my class

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