As a former teacher I know the expenses a teacher incurs. Mrs. Fryman is new at Richardsville though not new to teaching. Aware of the "No Student Left Behind" program and an avid lover of reading, Mrs. Fryman knows how vital learning to read and continuing to read is to a child. Her wish is for books, both fiction and non-fiction. She feels that these would introduce, support, and reinforce areas of study in her P2-First Grade classroom. The fiction books she would like to buy for two main purposes--pleasure reading on the children's level and introducing or reinforcing concepts we are learning in other subject areas. Non-fiction books would be bought to go along with the teaching of science and social studies to supplement what is offered through basal texts. Many children in Mrs. Fryman's classroom come from families who either cannot or do not provide their children with books on their level. These students crave being able to spend time looking at the books she currently houses in the classroom. They are delighted when she brings new ones to their room. It is her desire to do anything she can to encourage their love of reading. Reading improves reading! One can never have too many books available to him/her.

Shelia is a teacher of the visually impaired. She teaches braille to students daily. Shelia utilizes a number of assistive technology devices to enhance her students lives. She constantly searches for new devices for her students. She loves her job and students. Shelia is employed by Green County Schools but also serves students who are visually impaired in both Taylor and Metcalfe. She is such a deserving person for the Once Class at a Time award.

Ms. Lenhart is developing a "Young Authors" project-kindergarten students writing their own stories/books. The funds would allow for purchasing of child-friendly digital cameras and literacy materials, enabling her students in making text-to-self connections. Ms. Lenhart is my grandaughter's teacher. Your selection would honor an exceptional teacher and assist in developing the literacy skills of our future leaders and writers.

Mrs. Ray is a very caring and inventive teacher who is always trying to show the children interesting things in their everyday world, things others don't necessarily try to show children. She needs help buying the class butterflies for this spring. She would love for each child to have one so they can each have an individual experience with watching them change from caterpillars to butterflies, but can only afford to buy a few for everyone to share. It would be wonderful if you could help her out with this.

Mrs. Lewandowski organizes the Young Astronauts Club at Briarwood. The money give through One Class at a Time will help with club expenses and contribute to space education.

The 5th grade teachers have organized an educational field trip to Washington for the entire 5th grade class. This is a once in a life-time experience for most students. But this is not what makes it so special; what is so unique is that the teachers have been working hard fund-raising in an attempt to pay each students way. Most of our students would not have the opportunity to go without the hard work of all the 5th grade teachers. They have put in so many hours and so much effort to leave no child behind. It may not be one classroom; but it is one united class! All the 5th grade teachers certainly deserve the recognition!

As you well know, Kentucky is in the top group of states with a growing problem of childhood obesity. Metcalfe County is no exception. Our school has several children enrolled with weight issues. Approximately 3 years ago, the P.E. teacher at Edmonton Elementary retired and that position was filled by Mr. Larry Harbison. He is also the coach for the high school football team. He left his position as 6th grade teacher at our school and threw himself into the betterment of our gym classes. He started teaching the basics such as rope jumping and teaching exercise techniques and grew into seasonal sports such as football, basketball, kick-ball, techniques of softball and even some rules of tennis and soccer. He has been and is still teaching the students that getting fit and maintaining your weight can be fun. However, the school budget has not allowed for equipment that Mr. Harbison is in need of, such as ropes, balls, hula hoops, and other small equipment needed to keep our students interested. Larry Harbison is not only in need of the One Class at a Time funds but is deserving as well.