Past projects 8
Bronx Students Want to See "He Named Me Malala"
Funded Sep 8, 2015Dear Donors:
The 7th grade students and teachers enjoyed this experience immensely. The story of Malala was both educational and intriguing. The students were engaged in the lessons leading up to the trip to the movie theater. The 7th grade Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Global Connection, and Mathematics teachers all incorporated discussions about the geographic region, religion, and the political context of Malala's story.
This is an experience all will remember with fondness.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
Making Math Make Sense with Dollars and Cents
Funded May 7, 2011Again, I want to extend a sincere thank you for your donation. My co-teacher, Mr. Acevedo, thanks you as well. Your generous gift gave us the opportunity to provide our students with financial literacy education that often is not touched upon at all in the normal curriculum. We were able to teach lessons and assign activities that the students will be able to apply in their daily lives.
This year, my co-teacher and I taught proportions and percents. We were able to extend that knowledge into lessons on taxes, tips, and interest. We had the students create stores. They were able to decide what types of products their stores would specialize in, the prices, discounts, and tax. The students were very creative in their choices. There was everything from a spy store to a summer store. They were engaged from the beginning of the 3 week project until their presentation of their experience.
Thank you again for providing my students a unique and important experience.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
This classroom project was brought to life by AT&T and 5 other donors.Future Financial Freedom for Bronx Students
Funded Jan 23, 2009I would like to express my sincerest thanks for your generous donation. The note from you shows that you fully understand the importance of financial literacy education for the youth. I know that the lessons they will learn will be useful for each and every one of them.
I plan to create a financial literacy unit to be implemented in May 2009. The unit will consist of at least twenty lessons. The students will learn about personal money management topics. The topics will include, but are not limited to budgeting, checking and savings accounts, and investments. The students will emerge from this unit with a portfolio of valuable money management skills to keep and refer to as needed.
Your gift will help me to create this financial literacy unit for my current and future students. My students may share the information with their family and friends. Your gift may also inspire other teachers to create their own financial literacy program.
Thank you again for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to self-improvement through education.
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With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
Investing In The Future of Students
Funded Feb 11, 2009I am unable to thank you enough for your generosity. I have allowed my students to preview the books and materials. I did not have to do much to motivate them about the upcoming financial literacy unit. They are excited to learn about how to be smart with money.
I will begin the 20 lesson unit in May. The students will learn about money matters dealing with but not limited to, assets, liabilities, credit, interest, checking accounts, and savings accounts. We will play a daily game I have created called, "My Mind on My Money." In this game they will be given a monthly income and have to budget rent or mortgage, food, utilities, etc. They will keep a daily journal or log of their money transactions and the information will be used as part of their end of the year assessment My students are even giving me ideas on how to fine-tune this project.
My students are now our students. Thank you again for your caring about their futures. ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
This classroom project was brought to life by Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation and 2 other donors.Bronx Students Need Math They Can Grasp!
Funded Apr 8, 2008Thank you so much for your generosity. I have begun preparing my students for next year. These math manipulatives will insure that they have the necessary tools to be successful this year, next year and beyond. My future students will also benefit from your donation for years to come.
Sincerely,
Ms. S. ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
Efficiency Help for Special Education Classroom
Funded Jan 21, 2008My students and I are so excited about your gift. Our classroom is very small and we do everything we can to stay organized. Your gift of organizational materials will definitely be put to good use this year. I will also do my best to keep the materials as good as new to be used for years to come!
Thank you so much!!!!!
Best regards,
Ms. ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
Using Technology as a Reading Resource
Funded Oct 25, 2006My whole class let out a cheer when I announced that the proposal had been fully funded. Thank you so much for giving of not only your money, but also your heart. My students need to know that there are people out there who care enough to invest in their futures. It also feels good for me to know that as well.
Best regards to you and yours,
Ms. ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris
Reader's Lounge
Funded Mar 14, 2006Thank you so much for your generosity. Your contribution will make the world of difference in my classroom. The bookshelf and bean bag chairs will also be used by my future classes. Thus, your gift will have an impact on students for years to come”
With gratitude,
Ms. Harris