Becoming Writers!

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The Description

Help support Ms. Cohen and Ms. Kusaka become exceptional writing teachers this summer!

With these funds, the 4th/5th grade teachers will learn from the esteemed Lucy Calkins at her reading and writing workshop at Columbia University in New York. These funds will pay for the entrance fees and travel to the workshop. From this professional development, the teachers will be able to better implement the Writing Workshop curriculum. This curriculum effectively teaches students the art of writing in many genres including narrative story-telling, persuasive and informational research. We will guide the development of the student's writing and reading skills through this workshop model. This workshop is particularly beneficial to reach the needs of all students and their learning differences. 

As teachers, we will broaden our understanding of the best practices of teaching writing. In addition, we will be able to bring this back to our site where the Writing Workshop is being implemented. Therefore, not only will the students benefit, but also as teacher leaders we will share our knowledge with the staff. 

Back Up Plan

If we do not meet our goal we will use the funds to supplement the cost for this experience. This is an unmissable opportunity and any assistance in funding would be very much appreciated. 

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Comments (13)

Roan Rafter Family May 26, 2016

Dear Ms. Cohen,

We hope you have a wonderful time! You have been an inspiration to Roan in so many ways. We know how much you love writing and literature, and are thrilled to support you in this exciting program. Have fun exploring new ways to bring the love and joy for writing to even more students!!

Love,
Roan & family

maaike evers May 21, 2016

Thank you all for a wonderful year!
Wishing you a great workshop in New York.

Best,
Maaike Evers (Thijs' mom)

Samantha Zee May 19, 2016

Finnegan Menn and family wish Ms. Cohen and colleagues huge success in their adventures in learning in New York this summer.

Best wishes!

Azelea Artiga May 18, 2016

Enjoy and learn!

Jake May 18, 2016

Hello,

Is there any chance that I can make a contribution via regular mail?

If so, please let me know the mailing address.

Thanks!

Jake

Keets and Andrew Young May 18, 2016

Hi Ms. Kusaka and Ms. Cohen,

Thank you for taking the time to attend this workshop. We've heard so much great things about it and looking forward how it plays out in your classrooms. With are so grateful for your positive energy and enhancing our children's lives.

Cristina Kusaka Herrero May 13, 2016

Hi Megan and Pete,

Thank you SO much for your support! Can't wait to share what we learn and our new ideas with everyone next year.

- Cristina and Alisa

Megan & Pete May 12, 2016

Thank you for taking time out of your summer to learn about teaching writing (and grammar!) to "our" collective students. We are so grateful for all the energy you invest in being such incredible teachers. And -- hope you have fun in NY too!

Cristina Kusaka Herrero April 25, 2016

Hi Papu!

Thank you so much for the donation!

Love,
Alisa

Orville Cohen April 15, 2016

Hi Alisa!

I'm sure everything is ok with you. I believe we donated last year or before for the same cause. Glad you are there helping out. It's important.

Love you, Papu Orville

Cristina Kusaka Herrero April 7, 2016

Thanks Natalie!
Tiffany, I have included the breakdown on the main page where it says "suggested investments"I hope that is what you were looking for. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know. Thank you for your interest!

Natalie Callaghan April 7, 2016

Good luck, Ms. Kusaka! Hope you make it to NY this year!

tiffany April 7, 2016

I'm curious if you might be able to offer a breakdown of expenses needed. By program enrollment fees, airfare, boarding, etc.

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A 4th/5th grade teacher at a public San Francisco school. I'm part of an amazing team of teachers that love to learn and grow.

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