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Dresden Elementary is a Title I school located in Chamblee, Georgia, one of the most heavily populated and ethnically diverse communities in the DeKalb County School District. The student body currently exceeds 1,000 students from at least twenty countries!

Our focus at Dresden is to maintain an engaging student-centered environment where the children create and participate in meaningful learning during every moment of the school day.  Our students have daily opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, and psychologically.

It is an honor for me to learn, teach, and lead in the Dragon Community! 

Dr. L. Moneke Fields, Principal
 

We hit our Book Credits goal!

We hit our PBS Money goal!

At Midway Elementary, we believe that all students succeed! Midway is a small school nestled in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. We are considered a Title 1 school. 50% of our students receive free and reduced lunch and close to 40% of our students are second language learners. We currently have 653 students enrolled.

We are so blessed with wonderful, caring families at Midway. Many families cannot afford school supplies or books to read at home with their children. Our community is so generous to assist with many of their needs. Students at Midway love visiting our media center to check out a new book to not only read themselves, but also share with their parents at home. We love that our students can many times help their parents learn to read and speak English.

We ask our students to read 20-30 minutes per day and that students move at least two reading levels during the year! We believe Midway Elementary School’s mission is for all children to develop a love of learning and to achieve to the fullest extent possible in a safe environment that recognizes and supports their individuality as learners and as people.

By considering Midway Elementary School for a book donation, you are not only supporting the students of our school, but many families in our community. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will certainly be greatly appreciated. The kids will be so excited to receive new books! 

Sharla A. Woodring
Midway Elementary
2nd Grade Teacher

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go!” -Dr. Seuss

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Charterhouse School in Edinburg is a place where Virginia’s kids with special needs can get out of their comfort zone and start to get out into the world. Our job is to show them a more effective and productive way. Our elementary, middle and high school students benefit from a proven curriculum of academic and social skills instruction. As a result, our fully accredited school has a proud history of helping students reach graduation or their goals of returning to public schools.

We serve students ages 6 to 22. Our Student to Teacher ratio is 8:1. Our school was founded in 1979. We serve students with Autism and Other Neurological Differences, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and Other Health Impairments.

Our Language Arts curriculum teaches students the language abilities they need to communicate effectively as individuals and as contributing members of society. Students at any grade level develop skills in various SOL language strands including: oral language, written language, reading, research and media/technology use, but the specific expectations for what students study at different grade levels vary.

Books are very important to many of our students. There is a special bookshelf in our main corridor that contains books that our students can choose. They are allowed to keep the books they choose or return it. It is completely up to them. Your gift of books to our students will help us to have a variety of books that our students can choose as their very own.

Sincerely,

The Staff at Charterhouse School Edinburg

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Norview Elementary is a Pre-K4 through 5th grade elementary school that serves students in the urban Norfolk, Virginia area.  They are a Title 1 school that offers 3 free meals a day to their student including dinner to anyone 18 and under.

The students and staff at Norview have worked hard increasing state test scores.  They are excited to report that they have been fully accredited for the past two years.

Many of the students do not have books at home and there is no public library within the school’s neighborhoods.  This means that these students only have access to books in class and through the school’s library.  We are promoting independent reading with CHOICE and VOLUME of selection and teacher support through CONFERENCING. We want out students to read at least 15 minutes a day to see substantial positive gains in reading achievement. However, whether you read 15 minutes each day or two hours, the key is to read every single day.

By considering Norview Elementary for your book donation, you are not only supporting our students, but their families.  Your thoughtfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated. The students will be thrilled to choose a book to keep.

Laura Gray
Retired Math Specialist
Norview Elementary
Paperback Swap Member since 2009

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go!” - Dr. Seuss

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Nannie Lee Frayser Elementary is located in the Central area of Louisville, KY. The building itself was built in 1932 and is only .4 miles from the main gate of the World Famous Churchill Downs Race Track. According to statistical information available, the zip code of our school is home to 22,444 people. High school graduates are approximated at 41%, while only 5% have obtained a Bachelor's Degree.
 

Our Title I school has a very diverse population of students. 54% of our students are African Americans, 15% White, 22% Hispanic, 2 or more races 4%. 51% of the students are Male and 49% Female. Our population is comprised of 52% English Language Learners currently representing 18 Native Languages

We have 2 ECE units servicing 12% of our population. Approximately 95% of our students are Free or Reduced Lunch and the school participates in the Community Eligibility Program, Fruits & Vegetables Program, Breakfast in the Classroom, and Blessings in a Backpack.

Frayser participates in a small class size program with a 20:1 student to teacher ratio. We offer small group research based reading and math instruction, interventions and enrichment.

Frayser staff actively participates in Professional Learning Communities. All students participate in S.T.E.A.M., Arts and Humanities, and Library.

We promote wellness and have a full-time nurse. All certified teaching staff are considered Highly Qualified and are culturally competent.

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Zeb Vance Elementary is a public Pre-K-5 school in Kittrell, NC .   We are a community of leaders committed to individuality and continued student success. We serve students in a rural community with limited resources. 

The student population is 86% at- risk with 100% receiving free lunch. Student's access to reading materials is limited to what the school provides through our school and classroom libraries. Lack of funds has caused our school library to have outdated and worn books.  We are slowly trying to weed out and add to our collection so that our students can benefit from the best possible resources. 

Being a recipient of a PBS donation would give our students the opportunity to grow in their learning and reading.  Many have siblings within the school so they would be able to share and pass along their books.

This will hopefully build a love of literacy within their households and provide the beginnings of a home library.

We hit our Book Credits goal!

We hit our PBS Money goal!

Barger Academy is an elementary magnet school in inner city Chattanooga, Tennessee with 400 students. Barger is a Title I school, and 100% of our students receive free lunch. Our mission is to improve our students’ higher order thinking skills and to develop responsible members of society.
This means that our students need to become proficient readers, and many of our students are reading below grade level. Many of our students participate in reading interventions in addition to the core reading instruction in the classroom. Books are essential for reading practice and growth with vocabulary and comprehension. Having books of their own will help students to further develop their reading skills not only at school but at home, too. 
 

By considering Barger Academy for a book donation, you are not only supporting our students but also their families, too. We are very grateful to be included in the book donation on Paperback Swap and greatly appreciate your generosity. Our students will be so excited to receive these books and to share them with friends and family. 

Thank you again for your generosity,

Sonya Chase
Teacher

Barger Academy of Fine Arts

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Dresden Elementary is a Title I school located in Chamblee, Georgia, one of the most heavily populated and ethnically diverse communities in the DeKalb County School District. The student body currently exceeds 1,000 students from at least twenty countries!

The school motto is Inspire*Achieve*Excel. The staff at Dresden Elementary is committed to improving student achievement -- they believe that one person really can make a difference.

And PaperBackSwap Member Jerrie A. (filkferengi) is proving that they are right! Jerrie generously offered all 3,000 credits to supply books to the Dresden students. Thank you so much, Jerrie for your continued support of our Books for Schools donation program and for sharing the love of reading with these deserving children!

If you would like to help with shipping costs, you can donate PBS money by clicking the Donate button.

Thank you!
The PaperBackSwap Team

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We hit our Book Credits goal!

We hit our PBS Money goal!

Since 2007, Sadler Elementary has been proudly serving the West Gastonia community in Gaston County, NC. As a K - 5 public school, we provide a vital and stable resource for the students and families we serve. Our community has been blessed to have such a stable facility to serve its educational needs.

We are a Title 1 school that currently serves approximately 450 students. Our entire student body receives free lunch and breakfast each school day, and we support about 50 students and their nutritional needs on the weekends and over extended breaks via our Backpack Weekend Food Program.

Having been deemed a low-performing school the past few years, we achieved a school grade of D for the 2016-2017 school year. We met our growth standards and are on track to achieve higher scores again this year. One key component in improving our scores has been ensuring consistent access to quality books for our students. While we have successfully increased our library holdings as well as our classroom libraries, we are still in need of great books for our students. Due to our transient population, we tend to lose a great number of books through the year.

Your donation would be very much appreciated and will be put to great use. One of our highest priorities is to continually encourage the love of reading. However, we cannot achieve this goal without the help of generous folks like yourself. We sincerely appreciate any donation you can provide.

Thank you!

Dr. James Ramere
Principal
Sadler Elementary

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P.S. 123Q School is a public elementary school located in South Ozone Park Queens, New York.  The school is occupied by students who attend the Pre-K to 5th grade.  P.S. 123Q is diverse with students and staff from various countries that speak different languages and bring traditions and customs to the school.

The school has been classified as a Title 1 School due to the low- socio-economic status. The students that attend the school are either in foster care, living in shelters or being raised in single parent households.  This effects the student’s education, health, attendance, and parent involvement.  Even though education is not their first priority, students that attend the school enjoy coming and learning every day.

Presently we do not have a working library.  Books are old and in poor condition.  We decided as a whole, students and staff, to have a book drive.  We knew we needed to somehow to promote the importance of reading.  Students came together to collect, to sort and sell gently used books.  Students and parents were delighted to buy a book or two to bring home and to read and share.  Everyone’s dedication and hard work made it a great success and we hope to do it again.

We currently have a guided reading program for students in grades K-5, where students are grouped according to their reading level.  Reading is taught, skills are practiced, and independent reading takes place.

We are in need of books grades K-5 in all reading levels in order to continue the interest and love of reading for all students.  Our goal is to make reading an integral part of students’ lives. Reading needs to become important within their community.  Students and parents need to realize that no matter what you’re wanting to do or become you can’t do it without reading.

The Books for Schools Donation Program is giving us here at P.S. 123Q School an opportunity to expose our students and families to new and exciting experiences, to build self-confidence, improve understanding, and boost imagination, creativity, and start the journey of having a life learning passion for reading.

We thank you!!!!!
 

Sincerely,

The P.S.123Q Book Club Committee &
Anthony Hooks
Principal
P.S.123Q

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Norview Elementary is a wonderful place to teach and learn. Our school is located in an urban community where 100% of our students can receive free breakfast and lunch at school.

At Norview Elementary, we work hard to help advance our school's mission that our students will become confident, responsible citizens, effective leaders, and innovative problem solvers. Each day students and staff honor our school pledge by doing our best to be the best and making choices that will help us succeed. Norview is a place where we make each day a great teaching and learning day by showing responsibility, respect, and concern for safety at all times.

Many of our students do not have access to books at home. The only library in the school's area is the school library. Many of them do not have access to the public library. Our students love books and get excited if they have a chance to get a book to keep as their own.

Thank you!

The staff at Norview Elementary School

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Dunedin Elementary School is located in Pinellas County, Florida.  The population at DES is diverse with the majority of the approximately 600 students identifying as Hispanic.  There are also a significant number of students identified as Pacific Islander and African American.  A prominent number of students have Limited English Proficiency and require extra support.

The challenges the students of Dunedin Elementary face are numerous. Approximately 80% of the students at DES qualify for free or reduced lunch and the school has Title 1 status. DES has the largest percentage of homeless students in the county.  This year, the school was identified as an L300 school indicating that the reading scores placed the school in the bottom 300 schools in reading.  The focus on reading is being intensified this school year including an extra 30 minutes added to the school day for reading instruction.

Despite the challenges, Dunedin Elementary School provides a positive, safe, nurturing environment for students to learn and grow.  The staff’s dedication could not be greater.  

Hurricane Irma swept through our area on September 17th, and DES was opened as a shelter.  A total of 1100 people sought safety from the Hurricane at DES.  When the staff and students returned to school after 11 days away, everyone was overjoyed to be safe and back in a learning environment.

Thank you for your consideration for Dunedin Elemetary for the Books for Schools Donation Program this year!

Dawn Gonzalez
Behavior Specialist
Dunedin Elementary School

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Semple Elementary is a title 1 school in Louisville, KY, with about 94% of our students receiving free/reduced lunch.  We currently enroll just over 500 students Prek-5th grade. We have recently become an ESL school, changing the dynamics even further and adding an extra dynamic of teaching struggling readers.  Last year on our state assessments, only 29% of our students were proficient in Reading. This is in part due to the fact that many of the students do not have books at home to help them continue their reading practice outside of the school building. 

In the past, when students have been given books to take home, they have treasured them like it was one of the best presents they've received.  I know that when these students receive these books, they will be ecstatic.  I can't wait to see the looks on their faces when they receive books that will be theirs forever!
 

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Jenna Hodges
Kindergarten Teacher
Meyer Elementary School

We hit our Book Credits goal!

We hit our PBS Money goal!

We hit our Book Credits goal!

This sounds like a wonderful program and we would love to participate. 

Skyview Elementary is a PK-5 school in Morgantown, WV. We have approximately 500 students and are a Title I school.  In the past two years, our socioeconomic status has changed from 57% to 63%.  We are the highest poverty school in our school district. Despite this, our students are achieving and learning.  Our Title I staff works diligently to grow great readers.

Our community is very supportive of the school. A local church feeds over 230 students each weekend through a backpack program. They also provide our before- and after-school care for students at a reduced cost.   

Thank you for your generous gift of books for our students,

Jennifer A. Cox
WV National Distinguished Principal 2017
Skyview Elementary

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A Place for Kids is a summer camp created by The Place of Forsyth for students whose parents need childcare in order to work during the summer. They would love books to give the children, and keep them reading during the summer!

The camp is a 501-C3 organization, so your donations of Book Credits and PBS Money can be recognized as tax deductions on your Federal tax forms.*

The camp will be taking kids from high-need families all over the district.

*We can't offer tax advice, so please consult your tax preparer to discuss this in more detail -- she or he may want to consider the cost to you when taking the deductions for Book Credits. For example, if you purchased the Credit from the Kiosk, then that price could serve as the basis of your estimate, whereas if you mailed a book to earn the Credit, then the cost of the postage, wrapping materials and gas expense to visit the Post Office could all be figured in.

We hit our Book Credits goal!

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Five Title I Schools:

Each school has a high percentage of children from low-income families. A lifelong love of books and reading starts in childhood. The more books available, the more likely it is that a child will learn to love reading. Let's help give them a good start!
 

Since the schools are 501-C3 organizations, PBS Money and Book Credits donated to them can be recognized as tax deductions on your Federal tax forms.*

Your donations of Book Credits and/or PBS Money will go into the fund to send NEW books to kids at all of these schools. To read more about each school, you can click each link to go to the school's website. 

Cumming Elementary

Chattahoochee Elementary

Chestatee Elementary

Midway Elementary

Whitlow Elementary

We're thrilled to note that one of our members, Jerrie , volunteered to donate ALL of the credits to supply one of the schools (Midway). 1200 credits -- a huge donation from a huge heart! Thank you, Jerrie -- the students at Midway will love their books! If you have a lot of credits and want to make a big donation, please contact us for help facilitating that.

We thank all of our members who donate -- no donation is too small! Every single Book Credit turns into a book for a child, and a single book has the power to change a life, as PaperBackSwap members surely know.

*We can't offer tax advice, so please consult your tax preparer to discuss this in more detail -- she or he may want to consider the cost to you when taking the deductions for Book Credits. For example, if you purchased the Credit from the Kiosk, then that price could serve as the basis of your estimate, whereas if you mailed a book to earn the Credit, then the cost of the postage, wrapping materials and gas expense to visit the Post Office could all be figured in.

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Note from PaperBackSwap Team: read about our recent visit to Liberty Children's Home!

Liberty Foundation exists to provide care and education for abused and abandoned children in Belize, Central America.

We are a small charity with a big focus on providing high quality services for children in Belize. Our vision has always been to give children much more than just shelter and food.

Liberty Children’s Home cares for up to forty abandoned and abused children, many of whom also have HIV/AIDS and special needs. We provide an environment where children are respected, nurtured and treated as individuals. We have an excellent reputation for helping children to regain their self-esteem, to develop trust in adults and to form healthy relationships. Liberty works closely with the Belize Human Services Department and strives to ensure successful placements with foster or adoptive families, if not reunification with a family member.

Our older children attend local schools and the majority are consistently in the top ten in their class. Our pre-school school draws primarily from the child-centered educational approach of Montessori – originally developed for underprivileged children – and focuses on working with each child to develop independence, confidence and a desire to learn.

We aim to be as self sustainable as possible through growing our own vegetables and keeping pigs and chickens on campus. As well as stocking the kitchen we sell surplus produce to the local community to raise extra funds.

The creative arts are valued and encouraged at Liberty. This painting depicts toucans (Belize’s National Bird) flying over Liberty. It is the creation of one of the first boys who arrived at Liberty, who was 7 years old at the time.

We hope you will join us in our efforts for our children.

We hit our Book Credits goal!

Nauvoo-Colusa Elementary was adopted by a PBS member

with a donation of 500 credits. 

The adopting members says "The library at the school is very small and somewhat outdated.  A large influx of books would make this library shine and give the teachers in the school - some of whom my wife and I had as teachers 25 years ago - a chance to really engage the students with the valuable art of reading."

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Red Cloud School was adopted by Danny Nelms with a donation of 555 credits in the

Adopt a School Program, May 2011

Originally a Kentucky boy, but a self proclaimed “Army Brat” raised overseas in West Germany, Danny Nelms discovered a love of reading early in life.  He has lived on both coasts of the United States and has a real passion for books, as well as for our nation and its people.  He chose Red Clould School because, in his words, “Who else could be more worthy of our book donations than the children of the American Indians of this great country?”

Danny's Wish:  "I hope these books will be loved, enjoyed, and accepted in the spirit of sharing and friendship.  Everyone I have ever met has been nothing but a good life experience - rich or poor, young or old. I feel privileged to help in this effort, and want to thank PaperBackSwap.com for this opportunity in the Books for Schools program”.

We hit our Book Credits goal!

Ponemah Elementary was adopted by Danny Nelms with a donation of 555 credits

and Alice Brown with a donation of 100 credits

Originally a Kentucky boy, but a self proclaimed “Army Brat” raised overseas in West Germany, Danny Nelms discovered a love of reading early in life.  He has lived on both coasts of the United States and has a real passion for books, as well as for our nation and its people.  He chose Ponemah Elementary School because, in his words, “Who else could be more worthy of our book donations than the children of the American Indians of this great country?”

Danny's Wish:  "I hope these books will be loved, enjoyed, and accepted in the spirit of sharing and friendship.  Everyone I have ever met has been nothing but a good life experience - rich or poor, young or old. I feel privileged to help in this effort, and want to thank PaperBackSwap.com for this opportunity in the Books for Schools program”.

Alice Brown has always been a reader.  Her love of reading was inspired by her mother who was a voracious reader and a woman of wide and varied interests.  As a teenager, they often read the same books and enjoyed sharing their thoughts on them in their own small, intimate book club for two. 

Alice chose to make this gift because, in her words, “I think it is very important to cultivate a love of reading in others whenever possible.  Young people need to be encouraged to read and they need to be shown how reading can open up a whole world of possibilities for them.  It can inspire imagination, new ideas, and help them to understand and appreciate diversity and be more tolerant of others. I like to think that reading has made me a better person!”