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Mrs. Orellana Deschenes' Classroom

  • Virtual Academy Computer Science
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Sharpening our Lessons With ELMO, the Document Reader

Help me give my students an Elmo Document Reader to impact their learning
Mrs. Orellana Deschenes
Virtual Academy Computer Science
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $991 still needed

All Students Need Hands-On Math Manipulatives!

Help me give my students this ready to use everywhere Intermediate Individual Learning Math Kit!
Mrs. Orellana Deschenes
Virtual Academy Computer Science
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $1,312 still needed

All Students Need School Supplies!

Help me give my students binders, college-ruled filler paper, pens, pencils, erasers, and more to impact their learning.
Mrs. Orellana Deschenes
Virtual Academy Computer Science
Los Angeles, CA
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A Backpack is a Must Have!

Help me give my students this black school backpack, which is great for daily use and appealing to both boys and girls.
Mrs. Orellana Deschenes
Virtual Academy Computer Science
Los Angeles, CA
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Virtual Students, Virtual Materials

Help me give my students a subscription to personalize their learning through the Legends of Learning Digital program
Mrs. Orellana Deschenes
Virtual Academy Computer Science
Los Angeles, CA
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Past projects 14

  • Work Space Items for the Innovative Minds

    Funded Nov 10, 2021

    Thank you so very much for funding my project: "Work Space Items for the Innovative Minds"

    The MSI monitor is HD and easily fits in the work space for the students so they can view online material such as Google classroom and videos assigned by me at a faster frame rate and better quality. The Headphones help to keep students engage without distractions.

    Also, this work space is used by high school students that need access to technology.

    I use this work space to plan lesson, to grade assignments submitted online, and to post work to my students.

    Some resources were not available at the time of funding, therefore I was able to replace them for art supplies, a Suptek Aluminum Tablet Desk Stand, and a Foldable Keyboard.

    From the bottom of my heart, thank you #TeachHealthy with Nature Made.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Orellana Deschenes

    This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made.
  • Happy Start!

    Funded Nov 10, 2021

    I could not believe when I got the email that my project "Happy Start!" was funded.

    This was a dream come true. My students walk in the classroom and find their names written on the Lakeshore Modern Cursive Nameplates. They get Scented Motivational Stickers for a job well done, and they wear a Birthday Badge on their special day.

    The Giant Classroom Timer helps students seamlessly move from a group activity back to their desks for individual work or whole group instruction.

    I appreciate you #TeachHealthy with Nature Made. You are making many dreams come true!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Orellana Deschenes

    This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made.
  • Let's Keep Germs Away!

    Funded Nov 10, 2021

    Thank you so much for funding my project "Let's Keep Germs Away!"

    It was amazing to receive all these materials at the time when they were the most needed. Because of your generosity my students received hand sanitizer, masks, and Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues.

    The Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels and the Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, helped us to keep the desks clean and also to bring them to the playground to clean benches and tables during recess and lunch time.

    Since some resources were not available at the time of funding, I was able to replace some items for art materials that the students will use for Mother's day projects and other hands on activities.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Orellana Deschenes

    This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made and one other donor.
  • A Small Projector for Small Group Instruction

    Funded Nov 10, 2021

    Thank you so much for your generous donation for my project A Small Projector for Small Group Instruction.

    Some of the resources were not available at the time of the funding and for that reason I had the opportunity to replace them for other items such as the Voice Amplifier with Rechargeable Microphone Headset. This amplifier allows me to reach to all my students in and out of the classroom without having to raise my voice.

    I also received a DonorsChoose credit for some items to apply to their next classroom project.

    Because I have a DonorsChoose credit, I am excited to start planning my next project that I am sure will bring smiles to my students and I will be able to obtain materials for our next hands on project.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Orellana Deschenes

    This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made.
  • One Laptop For All

    Funded Nov 10, 2021

    Thank you so much for providing the laptop Apple MacBook Air with Retina display - 13.3'. Because of your wonderful donation, I can plan lessons, to deliver instruction to my students, and keep up with the daily communications through emails with colleagues and parents. Currently I am teaching virtually and I use the the Apple MacBook to deliver my lessons daily via zoom.

    This new Apple MacBook fulfills my needs and my students' needs.

    I have no words to describe how content my students and I were when we learned that you funded our project "One Laptop for All." I find it amazing that I am able to switch from one browser to another without wait time. This laptop is the resource my students and I needed.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Orellana Deschenes

    This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made.
One of the most effective ways to teach writing is to use Mentor Texts. My students will benefit by looking and reading examples of good writing, especially when that writing is published work done by professional writers. My students will use their prior knowledge to understand and use the writing process. Mentor Texts will allow us to have discussion during small group and whole group instruction, specially because we will read aloud to make sure that everyone reads the mentor text and my slow readers will have a sense of accomplishment because they wont be left behind. I will emphasize their attention on a well written sentence or paragraph and dig deep from diction to structure to alliteration. I will use Mentor Texts to teach my student about narrative, informative, persuasive, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry styles of writing. I know at the beginning my students will be shy, and they will want to imitate, but that is a natural process. Slowly they will gain confidence and create their own amazing writing pieces. Mentor Texts will inspire my students to create effective pieces of their own.

About my class

One of the most effective ways to teach writing is to use Mentor Texts. My students will benefit by looking and reading examples of good writing, especially when that writing is published work done by professional writers. My students will use their prior knowledge to understand and use the writing process. Mentor Texts will allow us to have discussion during small group and whole group instruction, specially because we will read aloud to make sure that everyone reads the mentor text and my slow readers will have a sense of accomplishment because they wont be left behind. I will emphasize their attention on a well written sentence or paragraph and dig deep from diction to structure to alliteration. I will use Mentor Texts to teach my student about narrative, informative, persuasive, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry styles of writing. I know at the beginning my students will be shy, and they will want to imitate, but that is a natural process. Slowly they will gain confidence and create their own amazing writing pieces. Mentor Texts will inspire my students to create effective pieces of their own.

About my class

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