Past projects 4
Digital Reading for All Levels
Funded Oct 4, 2023I want to thank you for giving my students the opportunity to feel like readers. The program Raz Kids gives students the opportunity visually see the words as it is being read to them, then it gives them the opportunity to read it. Another wonderful thing about this program is that it works at the students level. If a student knows their sounds and more sight words, then they will be able to read books with more complexity and begin to answer comprehension questions.
Teachers need tools that can aid them in their reading program. Raz Kids does that for me. It helps me help my students learn to read. It builds their confidence and stamina. As this happens, the magical light of loving to read starts to happen. Parents will tell me that they will keep reading for fun!
So, thank you for helping them enjoy reading. Thank you for making reading more fun. This is a gift you have given them and my future students to gain that confidence that makes them future life long readers!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. H. Perez
Time to Practice Those Skills!
Funded Jul 11, 2021I want to describe what a difference having my new laptop has been in my ability to present and create materials has been. Since being on Zoom for a year, this computer had the capacity to stream with facility and have multiple windows open.
My students enjoyed being able to see videos, virtual Jamboards and other interactive games that I was unable to on my Chrombook.
In today's technology based platforms a good computer is an essential tool. Thank you so much for giving me the tool to do my job and help my students connect to other platforms via my computer.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. H. Perez
MacBook Pro for Professional Growth
Funded Jul 2, 2020I am utterly grateful to you for your donation to my project. Distance learning has been an adjustment and challenge in so many ways. Prior to receiving my Macbook Pro I was using a Chromebook that did not connect well with my students. I had difficulty sharing music, educational videos or sharing my screen. In addition, I couldn't see my students when I tried to share my screen. I was very frustrated and overwhelmed.
Today, doing my job has changed so much. The flow of my daily routine with my students has made teaching and connecting with my students so much easier. First of all the connectivity is so much better. I can have the windows needed to share all my lessons. Secondly, I can see my students when I'm sharing my lessons. This is so important because they know I can see them and see who needs my help. Thirdly, the storage capacity has allowed me the freedom to not worry about the storage capacity and continue to create different types of lessons like Jamboard an online chart paper.
I look forward to continuing to improve my teaching practices to further assist my students needs. Thank you once again for your generous gift to me and to my students. God bless”
With gratitude,
Mrs. H. Perez
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 14 other donors.Connecting Beyond Our Classroom With an Ipad
Funded Nov 9, 2017Words can only express the appreciation that I felt by your generous donation! My students have enjoyed using and learning how to use new applications via the ipad. Since we received the ipad, we have used it for math programs like Stmath which we use to learn new math concepts. Another program we use is Reflex math that helps improve math fluency through math games and puzzles. We have been able to use it for a new interactive program called Skieslearn, an interactive program where students can learn to respond to questions using pictures, drawings and words.
Those are just a few examples of how we are using the iPad. Once again thank you for caring about public education!
Sincerely,
Mrs. H. Perez”
With gratitude,
Mrs. H. Perez