Your help for my students?

[Jess1483]

Posted: 4/4/08 at 10:11pm

Hi all! Below is a message I'm sending to friends to kindly ask for help on behalf of my students. I teach 2nd grade on the West Side of Chicago, and it's crazy how much money I've realized teachers spend on their students, and I just can't swing this one. I posted a request for a set of books on Donor's Choose, which is described below. This way, if you find yourself so moved, you can know that your money goes directly to my students (you can check out the details there.) Just a couple dollars gets me closer and brings attention to the project. And if you're not interested in funding my proposal, take a look around, there are some great projects there from other public school teachers. Anyway, take a second to read it, there's more info there about my request and my students, and thanks for your time!
Jess

I want my students to have as many great learning opportunities as possible, but sometimes I just can't get the funding I need. To address this issue, I turned to DonorsChoose.org.

Here's the scoop. At this nonprofit website, public school teachers (like me!) submit proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become a reality when concerned individuals (like you!) choose projects to fund. Donors who complete project funding or give more than $100 receive photos and personal thank-you notes from the kids they helped. It's easy - and very rewarding.

The great news is that my project proposal, Kids Love My Weird School, is now posted at DonorsChoose.org! Check it out at:
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=166920&utm_source=teachers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TeacherMarketing

Take a look. Also, please consider supporting my students and me by forwarding this message to others who may be interested in improving education.

Best regards,
Jessica Cox

[george95]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:11am

It looks like its only for government-run schools. What about non-public schools? I'm in the 'hood too and wow there are so many projects that I could put up on that site. Oh well....

[Jess1483]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:20am

Yeah, I think it's only for public schools. Sorry. I wonder if there is something similar for non-public schools?

[george95]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:23am

If you find out....let me know. I take groups of my students out on trips in the city all the time...to see shows, museums, movies, sports, etc. and most of the time they cant afford it and it costs me an arm and a leg. I always wished there was a way I could defray the cost other than have a candy sale or something.