One of my sisters has been a 3rd grade teacher for what seems like forever now.
Until recently, she spent a lot of her own money on extra supplies including books. She discovered Donors Choose (501c3) and shared an initial request for donations a few weeks ago with her goal met very quickly. She is now pursuing more books.
If you are so inclined, take a look and consider opening doors by way of donation for her current and future 3rd graders in Michigan. Thanks!
(For what it's worth, she's won awards for her mad teaching skillz, always has parents requesting her as their child's teacher, LOVES what she does and I'm very proud of her.)
:)
http://www.donorschoose.org/project/we-still-need-more-books/1473453/?rf=email-siteshare-2015-01-sendFriend-teacher_2769723&challengeid=20537561&utm_content=project-button&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sendfriend#materialsList (http://www.donorschoose.org/project/we-still-need-more-books/1473453/?rf=email-siteshare-2015-01-sendFriend-teacher_2769723&challengeid=20537561&utm_content=project-button&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sendfriend#materialsList)
:)
Wish I had spare money...
What is the saying?...
If everybody here gave $2.00...
Done.
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 01, 2015, 06:47:26 PM
:)
Wish I had spare money...
Don't we all. ;)
Too many good causes out there (and in our faces constantly through social media). Never enough $.
Whenever I go to pet smart, they ask if I want to donate money for homeless pets. With six dogs, six cats, one tarantula and one leopard gecko, I give them my address so they know where to send the check.
I'm currently trying to build up a small library of kids books of my own. Lots of good stuff out there. Yard sales are a prime source.
I'm in
Mission Accomplished.
Quote from: ducpainter on February 03, 2015, 12:32:17 PM
Nice work
Wasn't hard. Just clicking and typing. But then I am lazy so thanks! [cheeky]
You all are the shizzz!!!!!
My sister is floored by all these people from around the country she doesn't know.
several messages to me over last few days:
her: "Do you know....?"
me: Ducati friend
her: "how about....?"
me: another ducati friend
Her: "Is this a ducati friend too?"
me: yep
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D [beer] [beer] [beer]
Won a little on the super bowl. Sent some.
:)
I heard.
;)
[clap] [bow_down] [beer]
One of you awesome knuckleheads made a semi-anonymous 3 digit donation (1st name only).
If you want to PM me your mailing address, the kids would love to send you a thank you (3rd grader notes are awesome!).
Otherwise, please know it was so very much appreciated. My conservatively brilliant sister teacher is in awe of this group.
;) [bow_down] [clap] [bacon]
I contributed.
Quote from: Stella on February 06, 2015, 08:53:44 AM
One of you awesome knuckleheads made a semi-anonymous 3 digit donation (1st name only).
If you want to PM me your mailing address, the kids would love to send you a thank you (3rd grader notes are awesome!).
Otherwise, please know it was so very much appreciated. My conservatively brilliant sister teacher is in awe of this group.
;) [bow_down] [clap] [bacon]
Yes, they are ;D [thumbsup]
^ I got one from Justin that read:
"...I really liked Hey Little Ant. It is so funny <backwards "y"> I almost distubed the hole class!..."
[laugh] too. cute!
I received several letters today. One read "I like bugs in my hair" another was " I'm really anguse to read, The three little tamales and Why I'm a reptile" I loved it. [clap] Made my day. ;D
;D
I got a letter about mummy books and how mummy's are awesome
;D
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 22, 2015, 07:11:22 AM
;D
I got a letter about mummy books and how mummy's are awesome
;D
Me too!
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 22, 2015, 07:11:22 AM
;D
I got a letter about mummy books and how mummy's are awesome
;D
Got that as well. :D He said 'I can't wait to read Mummies and other cool books.'
[laugh] [thumbsup]
Thanks again to all who donated. There were a number of anonymous donors. Wouldn't be surprised if some were from here.
[beer]
Got some pics today. [thumbsup]
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8687/16785890579_c9a7630d26_c.jpg)
[thumbsup]
More :)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8724/17005772655_5b63334c21_c.jpg)
What the....
I didn't get any pictures. [roll]
;)
Quote from: Grampa on February 03, 2015, 11:00:53 AM
Whenever I go to pet smart, they ask if I want to donate money for homeless pets. With six dogs, six cats, one tarantula and one leopard gecko, I give them my address so they know where to send the check.
That gives one a mulligan for all sorts of otherwise bad behavior in my eyes. [thumbsup]
Kids books...don't know what's contemporary bc I don't have kids, but if I ever do it'll be the stuff I grew up on for sure. Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein being mandatory.
Quote from: Stella on April 04, 2015, 06:55:38 AM
What the....
I didn't get any pictures. [roll]
;)
Me either. ;D
Hey Stella, what state does she teach in. Might not be feasible for us to home school, so looking for good teachers
Edit: never mind, saw it in the link...