ID #0703
Mr. Shannon (4th Grade):
Scholastic Best Sellers Grades 3-5 Paperback Book Collection (40 books)
Scholastic Favorite Books Grade 4 by various authors (25 books)
I have purchased some grade level books for my classroom but need additional books to encourage the children to keep reading.

Best Sellers $99.21
Favorite Books $56.87
Total = $156.08
plus applicable shipping

ID #0704
Mrs. Totten (1st Grade):
Time Tracker Visual Timer and Clock. This unique electronic clock/timer has green, yellow and red lighted sections to visually indicate that time is running out. Useful in helping students that have difficulty staying on task and allocating time for assignments.

2 at $36.95 = $73.90
2 sets of 8 batteries 6.90
Shipping $13.00
TOTAL $93.80

ID #0705
Mrs. Totten (1st Grade):
Light & Strike Math. Math problems pop up on the display. Kids use the soft mallet to punch the numbers that complete the problem. Four games and three levels of skill for each will help develop reasoning and cognitive thinking, mental math skills and hand-eye coordination.

$32.95
4 AA batteries $3.45
Shipping $10.00
TOTAL = $46.60

ID #0612
Mrs. Dalton (Kindergarten):                                                                           
LeapPad Learning System: Independent tools for the children to work on in class that reinforces reading, writing and math skills.
     The LeapPad system will strenghten fine motor skills, reinforce letters/sounds for all students, allow for independent work at centers, expose ESL students to language (naming common objects, colors, etc.) and challenge level 4 students with more difficult programs that strengthens reading, writing and math skills.

LeapPad Learning System (10 total) $290.99
Games/Programs $13.99-$14.99
plus sales tax and shipping

Mrs. Totten (1st Grade):                                                             
2-Leveled Introductory Quantum LeapPad. A multisensory personal learning tool for above level readers to work independently in the classroom. The program provides integrated skill development for students to practice with non-fiction text. Books provide reading instruction, word solving and vocabulary development, fluency-building and comprehension with cross-curricular extension activities.

2-Leveled Introductory Quantum LeapPad PLTs with headphones, AC adapter and six books for above-level readers.
2 @ $205 = $410.00
plus shipping and taxes applicable

ID #0609
LeapPad.                                                                        
To provide students with independent instruction that includes targeted practice. LeapPad uses multisensory technology to engage students with seeing, hearing and learning. Decodable books begin with short vowel practice and walk students through long vowels, complex consonants and controlled vowels. LeapPads allow students to work at their own pace independently.

1-LeapPad (PLT) with 3 interactive books - $110.00
2-LeapPad (PLT) - $130.00
1-Classroom set interactive decodable books - $405.00
1-Science Reader (grade 1) - $15.00
3-Math Readers (grade 1) - $45.00
TOTAL: $705.00
plus shipping and taxes applicable

ID #0610
SRA Reading Laboratory IB and Teacher Handbook.   
A leveled reading system that enables students to read high-interest stories and build reading skills and enthusiasm for reading. Students work independently at their own pace. Laboratory includes both fiction and non-fiction passages in the areas of history, science, sports and technology.

SRA Reading Laboratory IB and Teacher Handbook - $735.00
plus shipping and taxes applicable

ID #0611
Mrs. Meluch (Kindergarten):    
White 9x12 Dry Erase Boards. With the white boards, which are lined, the class can practice correct letter formation and writing sight words. These can be used in small groups or as a class. The other side is blank, which can be used for writing simple math problems or for using magnetic letters to form new words.

Dry Erase Boards $209.42 + $25.13 shipping = $234.55 (includes markers and erasers)

ID #0702
Mrs. Brown (CCR):
Words are CATegorical book series. Brian Cleary is the author of a 12-book series called Words are CATegorical. Each book takes a part of speech and describes it to young readers/writers through the use of rhymes and cartoon cats. Students enjoy the humor while learning how to use the parts of speech in their writing.
   This series will enhance student vocabulary and knowledge of parts of speech. Developing writers learn what goes into writing simple sentences while more advanced writers are challenged to improve their written vocabulary and expand their sentence structure. This series was designed to enhance the instruction of language basics by engaging students in humor.

Total cost of 12-book series $150-$200
plus applicable shipping

ID #0701
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Durkin (CCR):
CCR Store and Pizza Parties. The CCR Store and Pizza Parties are held on a monthly basis. Students in K-2 earn stickers and grades 3-5 earn Cougar Cash for exceptional behavior, social skills, work habits and efforts while in CCR. Each month they are given the opportunity to spend their money for prizes, game time with the CCR teacher or a pizza lunch. Students learn how to be responsible for their own actions. Students make choices to spend their money or save it for a bigger reward the following month.
   On the day of the store, math skills are used as they total up their purchases and make change. Decisions regarding spending or saving need to be made. Letter writing skills are taught when we write thank you letters to the donors. The actual day of the pizza lunch or game time is used to enhance, develop and apply learned social and language skills. During game time, students are taught how to follow rules and wait their turn. Students get to spend structured non-academic time with their CCR peers and this helps build their esteem.

$50.00 per month/$400.00 per year
covers 2 classes

Mrs. Shivar (ESL Teacher):
Magnetic 9x12 Dry Erase Boards and funding for additional ESL materials.
I would like to express my deep appreciation to our wonderful anonymous donor for our new materials. Your generosity will help children for many years to come as they learn to read and write in English and as they practice math skills.
In many voices we say: Thank you, Gracias, Merci, Shukran, Cám ón, Hvala, Aabhar, Shukriya, Salamat, and Xiè xie.

Mrs. Smith (CC1-1st and 2nd grade):
My name is Barbara Smith and I am a Special Education teacher at Apex Elementary teaching 1st and 2nd graders. My student's abilities vary greatly in reading, math, writing and emotional/socialization skills. As a result, I have to plan and implement different lessons according to my student's individual abilities. Children have different learning styles and when they have learning difficulties, it is necessary to use a variety of strategies to teach them as well as teaching them how to use those strategies.
     My students will have a lifetime of benefit from these requested items. Learning to read is something that the majority of us take for granted because it comes easy for us. It is vitally important that my students learn to read and write because they are already at a disadvantage due to their learning difficulties.