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Past projects 12

• Brick by Brick: Building Stories Through LEGO

  Funded Mar 2, 2025

  Thank you so much for your amazing contribution to our project. We are going to have so much fun creating these stories and projects to share with others in our district. This would not be possible with the generosity of people like you, so thank you from all of us!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

  This classroom project was brought to life by Chesmar Foundation and one other donor.

• LEGO Leaders Level Up

  Funded Oct 31, 2023

  I am writing on behalf of my library in Houston, Texas, to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our STEM projects. Your support has truly made a remarkable impact on our community and the educational opportunities we can offer.

  Your commitment to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is invaluable. Thanks to your donation, we have been able to enhance our library's resources, providing engaging and hands-on experiences for learners of all ages. From interactive workshops to cutting-edge materials, your support has allowed us to inspire curiosity and innovation among our patrons.

  The positive feedback we've received from students, educators, and families participating in these STEM initiatives is a testament to the significance of your contribution. Your belief in our mission has helped us create an environment where learning thrives and imagination knows no bounds.

  We are dedicated to maximizing the impact of your generosity, continually expanding our STEM programs to reach more individuals and spark a lifelong love for discovery and learning.

  Once again, thank you for your unwavering support. We deeply appreciate your commitment to e”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

  This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and one other donor.

• Brick by Brick, Bot by Bot: Cultivating Creativity and Curiosity

  Funded Oct 30, 2023

  I am writing on behalf of my library in Houston, Texas, to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our STEM projects. Your support has truly made a remarkable impact on our community and the educational opportunities we can offer.

  Your commitment to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is invaluable. Thanks to your donation, we have been able to enhance our library's resources, providing engaging and hands-on experiences for learners of all ages. From interactive workshops to cutting-edge materials, your support has allowed us to inspire curiosity and innovation among our patrons.

  The positive feedback we've received from students, educators, and families participating in these STEM initiatives is a testament to the significance of your contribution. Your belief in our mission has helped us create an environment where learning thrives and imagination knows no bounds.

  We are dedicated to maximizing the impact of your generosity, continually expanding our STEM programs to reach more individuals and spark a lifelong love for discovery and learning.

  Once again, thank you for your unwavering support. We deeply appreciate your commitment to e”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

  This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 2 other donors.

• From STEM to Shining Gems: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  Funded Oct 30, 2023

  I am writing on behalf of my library in Houston, Texas, to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our STEM projects. Your support has truly made a remarkable impact on our community and the educational opportunities we can offer.

  Your commitment to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is invaluable. Thanks to your donation, we have been able to enhance our library's resources, providing engaging and hands-on experiences for learners of all ages. From interactive workshops to cutting-edge materials, your support has allowed us to inspire curiosity and innovation among our patrons.

  The positive feedback we've received from students, educators, and families participating in these STEM initiatives is a testament to the significance of your contribution. Your belief in our mission has helped us create an environment where learning thrives and imagination knows no bounds.

  We are dedicated to maximizing the impact of your generosity, continually expanding our STEM programs to reach more individuals and spark a lifelong love for discovery and learning.

  Once again, thank you for your unwavering support. We deeply appreciate your commitment to empowering our community through education and innovation.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

  This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 3 other donors.

• Ready, Set, Record!

  Funded May 3, 2021

  Thank you so much for our new recording iPad! With it, we had a successful year of live video announcements run entirely by the students. They are called "News Crew" and are responsible for all parts of the broadcast -- from scripts to announcements to camera to sound and beyond, students ran it all. Of course, none if it could happen without a reliable recording device, so thank you!

  We plan on continuing our News Crew into next year, and have already begun training students to work the crew. They filled out announcements, ran scripts, adapted sound, performed camerawork, and also were on-air anchors. It's a unique opportunity for elementary students to receive such real-world applicable skills as this, such as time management, public speaking, and writing for different audiences. Thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

  This classroom project was brought to life by Houston Endowment and 6 other donors.

• Making Genius Hour "Mad" With STEM

  Funded Oct 10, 2018

  Thank you so much for your donations towards the "Making Genius Hour 'MAD' With STEM" project! We were able to purchase a plethora of manipulatives to bolster our brand-new Genius Hour program.

  For instance, last week the students chose a bin of materials and then completed "Winter STEM Challenges," including building a snowman, Santa, gingerbread house, snowflake, and other wintry items in a competition-style event. The students really enjoyed the ability to be creative and competitive at the same time...we look forward to doing more events like this!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

  This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron Fuel Your School and one other donor.

• Go Go Gadget (Girls)!

  Funded Nov 12, 2017

  Thank you so much for the wonderful materials we were able to purchase through this Donors Choose project! Our mission at our library is to encourage students to explore, tinker, create, and innovate. These materials give and continue to give our students opportunities to explore more science and math-themed challenges.

  For instance, a group of girls made it their mission to complete the sewing circuits. They came in during lunch and their recess time to work on it together. They -- nor I -- knew how to sew, but they successfully completed the mission! Other students saw their success and are now eager to come in during their "off" times (lunch/recess/before school) to work on these materials.

  Seeing their joy and excitement is priceless. Thank you for supporting our school family!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

• Who Rules the World? Makers Do!

  Funded Oct 26, 2017

  Thank you so much for the wonderful materials we were able to purchase through this Donors Choose project! Our mission at our library is to encourage students to explore, tinker, create, and innovate. These materials give and continue to give our students opportunities to explore more science and math-themed challenges.

  For instance, a group of girls made it their mission to complete the sewing circuits. They came in during lunch and their recess time to work on it together. They -- nor I -- knew how to sew, but they successfully completed the mission! Other students saw their success and are now eager to come in during their "off" times (lunch/recess/before school) to work on these materials.

  Seeing their joy and excitement is priceless. Thank you for supporting our school family!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon

• Let's MAKE a Difference: Inspiring Creativity & Innovation With STEAM

  Funded Sep 14, 2016

  Dear Donor:

  Once the Maker materials began pouring in from Amazon, the students immediately took notice. "Wow, so cool, I want to do it!" they would exclaim. I asked them to give me a few days to set up the MakerSpace for them and it would be ready. As a school, we decided to use the MakerSpace as a "Colt Cash reward" -- our PBIS incentive. Students earn Colt Cash by doing the right things, such as holding the door open for someone, cleaning up trash, and other positive behaviors.

  Our first MakerSpace "customers" were two fifth-grade boys. They mostly enjoyed the Legos and mazes, and they did some origami as well. Following them going back to their classroom and talking about the MakerSpace with their classmates, it began an avalanche of kids wanting to use their Colt Cash to sign up! One child even paid the Colt Cash, played in the MakerSpace, and did not want to leave after 45 minutes -- so he got permission from his teacher to stay longer and pulled out more Colt Cash on the spot.

  Students are very excited about this, and the best part is that the MakerSpace is an organic, ever-changing section of our library. We have also obtained Ozobots and Makey-Makey from the district. A 3-D printer has also been ordered for our MakerSpace. The goal of our MakerSpace is a safe, comfortable place for students to learn, create, and innovate. Our school will be holding "problem-solving" challenges in the near future, i.e.: use this box of 50 Legos to create a building that could survive on the Martian surface.

  Thank you so much for your support of our school!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chacon