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Ricky "The Wookie" Austin's Mustache

Part of: Phoenix Growers
  • $546raised
  • 8projects funded
  • 7schools served
  • 8teachers supported
It is with mixed emotions that I am participating in Mustaches for Kids. That's right, for the next four weeks, I will be subjecting myself to public humiliation and private doubt by growing what will no-doubt be a ridiculous looking Mustache. In order to justify this endeavor I need your support. Please sponsor my Mustache by picking a classroom project from the list below to support. And wish me and my Mustache luck. (By the way, DonorsChoose.org is a 501(c)3 charity. See below for ... more
It is with mixed emotions that I am participating in Mustaches for Kids. That's right, for the next four weeks, I will be subjecting myself to public humiliation and private doubt by growing what will no-doubt be a ridiculous looking Mustache. In order to justify this endeavor I need your support. Please sponsor my Mustache by picking a classroom project from the list below to support. And wish me and my Mustache luck. (By the way, DonorsChoose.org is a 501(c)3 charity. See below for approvals from Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau.) hide
  • Expository Writing through Current Events

    Funded Dec 14, 2010

    As the school year wraps up, I want to thank you so incredibly much for the donation that you have made to our classroom! The students have been using the Time For Kids magazine each week to make connections, find the main idea and details in a passage, and write about current events. This exposure to expository text has encouraged the students to seek out more expository text to read. When we go to the library, so many of the students want to search for books that will give them new information. It amazes me!

    On top of the love for reading that you have inspired, you have also helped my students reading levels grow at a rapid rate! Since the beginning of the year, my class, on average, has grown 1.7 years in their reading levels for expository text. For some that means they went from reading at a 2nd grade level to reading on grade level! The impact of these magazines is clear.

    Again, thank you for your support of my students. They have loved this gift, and I am so thankful that people like you are out there to support our classrooms, especially for students that don't have much otherwise. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Wellman

    This classroom project was brought to life by TIME Magazine and 9 other donors.
  • Help Us Make Math More Fun!

    Funded Mar 15, 2011

    I want to thank you so very much for your donations that went to purchase math games for my class. My students were so excited to receive these games and just couldn't wait to play them! At first I just made them available for the students to play after finishing their class work but they enjoyed them so much that I decided to make them part of our regular Friday routine. It was really great for me to see the students trying to solve math problems competitively and having math related discussions while playing cooperatively with one another. It is such a fun and enjoyable way for them to practice math and even my students who "dislike" math enjoyed themselves! I am already planning to use the games regularly next year! Thank you once again from both myself and my students! ”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Rago

  • Do You Hear What I Hear?

    Funded Apr 16, 2011

    Thank you so much for your generous donation that enabled our classroom to have a wonderful listening center. As soon as it arrived the children were very excited and could not wait to unpack it!

    We have already set it up and used it. The children are able to select books to listen to when they are finished with their centers. They eagerly complete the centers so they can move on to this choice. It has worked wonders and they can listen without interrupting the rest of the class. Needless to say, the arrival of the listening center has brought much joy and happiness to the children and myself. It is used on a daily basis and has been a valuable asset to the classroom. Once again, thank you so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Polzin

  • Differentiated Math: Hands On Games

    Funded Dec 3, 2010

    I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to my project. It is great to see that you share my vision for reaching children. It is crucial that my students have exposure to these hands-on learning experiences in mathematics.

    The tools that you have funded have enabled my second grade students to use hands-on materials to build and practice mathematics concepts while I re-teach concepts in small math groups. In addition, these math games not only enhance student learning, but increase motivation and cultivate cooperation in my classroom!

    Thank you so much for your generosity! My students are so grateful for the opportunity you have given them. Not only are they learning crucial math skills, they LOVE learning too!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Kirby

    This classroom project was brought to life by Wells Fargo Arizona and 3 other donors.
  • Supplies for Super Students!

    Funded Dec 8, 2010

    Thank you so much for your donation! We were so excited to get all of the supplies that we ordered. As a school in much need we are so thankful for the small things such as paper, pencils, crayons, and erasers.

    With your help my students are able to do many fun writing activities to help us get better in writing. They are also able to use the crayons to color pictures and make them more fun! Everything that we ordered has helped my students to become more fluent in English and helped them become successful in math, reading, and writing!

    Thank you again for helping donate all these wonderful supplies! We are so thankful for people like you that really care about the education of children and realize that students need these basic supplies to make school worth while. You have no idea how much this means to my students and I. We are so grateful!

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Parish

  • The Animal Kingdom

    Funded Dec 10, 2010

    This was the first time our first grade team has used Donorschoose.org and we were so amazed and pleased at the quick response and generosity of you. Without these extra supplies we would have had to cancel this project or at least minimize it. The children are excited to be learning about the Animal Kingdom and extra thrilled to be able to make their own take home book with the help of your donations.

    The hands on method of making their own book is making a positive memory of this unit as the children learn about the different types of animals through their art, writing, and stories. As they are putting their pages together they are enjoying learning about the colors and textures as well as the different habitats of each animal.

    I have heard the children comment that they cannot wait to show their families their books and keep it at their homes. ”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Lopez

  • Lights! Camera! Learning!!!

    Funded Dec 12, 2010

    First of all I would like to commend you on your generous spirit! You have all taken the time to recognize the needs that many classrooms have.

    The Flip Cam has proved to be a wonderful addition to our resources. It has given many students the opportunity to demonstrate their personalities and creativity in a new and exciting way.

    In the state that Education is in today, your donation was welcomed and will be used for years to come!

    Again, I personally thank each and every one of you for your generous donations!

    Sincere Thanks,

    Miss M.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Maya

  • Small Group Novel Studies Teach Independence

    Funded Dec 13, 2010

    Thank you for choosing my project over other well thought out choices. With the economy in the state that it is currently in teachers all over the U.S. are struggling to get the resources their students need. The books you have purchased will greatly help my students reach their personal goals of becoming better readers. You will see that there is a mix of classics and more recent titles. The titles all fit the theme of personal identity but will appeal to different students. With luck each students will find a book they connect with. This is what makes reading enjoyable. Seeing a remedial reader find a book they enjoy is the biggest joy a reading teacher can have and you have helped in the process.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 3 other donors.
  • Help Us Explore Math and Science Concepts The Smart Way!

    Funded Dec 20, 2010

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous donations to my classroom project! I am very fortunate to have a Starboard in my classroom and take every opportunity to use it in a way that can help my students excel. My students were very excited to receive software that they can use on the Starboard and have enjoyed learning about human bodies, the solar system, and fractions with the interactive graphics, videos, and games on each cd. Not only does the interactive nature of the software help increase engagement but it has also increased enthusiasm about the subjects as well. I am looking forward to using the software for the rest of the topics and I know the students are anxious to use it as well! Thank you once again from both my students and myself! ”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Rago

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bing and 3 other donors.
  • Excellent Books for Emerging Readers

    Funded Dec 11, 2010

    On behalf of the Brilliant Backpackers, thank you for your generosity and investment in the reading adventures of our class! Now we can take our aspirations of becoming excellent readers to the next level--exploring a wide variety of childhood favorites.

    Students can't seem to keep their hands off the books you have helped provide us with! They absolutely enjoy being able to peruse the library shelves knowing that many books at their emergent levels are waiting to be read! Thank you, gracias, merci for providing us with good fit books that will build our confidence in reading. ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Soule

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