Thursday could not have been a BETTER day!
Around St. Patrick's Day I had set up my first Donorschoose.org project. I am really interested in getting as many hand held devices into my classroom as possible. So I wrote up the grant for 4 iPod Touches. I sent an email asking for donations to everyone I knew--especially back at home in MI. I had several great responses--but I was still needing another $500 or so to complete my project. I waited and waited and waited and waited, and continuously posted my project link on facebook hoping that some kind soul would donate a buck or two. I then received one of the BEST phone calls ever on Thursday morning. Our receptionist at school had called and told me that Horace Mann Insurance Company had donated $500 to my project! I screamed for joy and my students asked me if I had won the lottery! Although they were disappointed that no, I had not won the lottery, they were SUPER EXCITED about getting 4 new technology tools!
On top of this wonderful news, my team teacher and I also received news that we were graciously given $2,000 by a local buisness man to use on technology for our school. We purchased: 3 iPads, 2 iPod touches, protective covers for each of them, along with some iTunes cards.
WOW. Patience...something I struggle with...definitely paid off in the end! $2500 in donation in one week---can't get any better!!
SO thankful for all who have contributed to our technology needs!
That's so great about your grants being funded! How exciting for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteWow! How wonderful to have your technology needs funded. Your students will truly benefit!
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