Hi All,

​I'm trying to raise money for video equipment for my 8th graders so they can make Student Documentaries. Currently my project is on DonorsChoose.org. For the next 4 days, DonorsChoose will match ANY donation made to my class. If you have the time and the funds, we would really appreciate a donation. Even $1 will help (because really it will be $2 when DonorsChoose matches it). Please do not feel obligated to donate.

IMPORTANT: If you decide to donate within the next seven days, enter the code [EMPOWER]. DonorsChoose will only match dollar for dollar if the code [EMPOWER] is entered.

Link to my project: http://www.donorschoose.org/project/creating-student-films-in-the-history-cl/1856868/?rf=link-siteshare-2016-01-teacher-teacher_357591&challengeid=113683​  

​Thanks so much for even considering a donation.

Sung to the Tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

On the first day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me an unannounced observation.

On the second day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the third day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me three long emails, 
two ancient textbooks 
and an unannounced observation.

On the fourth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me four new students,
three long emails,
two ancient textbooks 
and an unannounced observation.

On the fifth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails,
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the sixth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails,
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the seventh day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me seven sets of data,
six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails. 
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the eighth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me eight teacher meetings,
seven sets of data,
six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails. 
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the ninth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me nine extra duties,
eight teacher meetings,
seven sets of data,
six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails. 
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the tenth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me ten schcedule changes,
nine extra duties, 
eight teacher meetings,
seven sets of data,
six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails. 
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the eleventh day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me eleven days for testing,
ten schedule changes,
nine extra duties,
eight teacher meetings,
seven sets of data,
six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails. 
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

On the twelfth day back from Christmas break my principal gave to me twelve state standards,
eleven days for testing,
ten schedule changes,
nine extra duties,
eight teacher meetings,
seven sets of data,
six parents calling,
five reams of paper,
four new students,
three long emails. 
two ancient textbooks
and an unannounced observation.

You sang it didn't you!


Have a wonderful 2016!  Enjoy the second half of the school year. 
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