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Ms. Zorogastua's Classroom

  • Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 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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  • Newcomers in Need

    Funded Apr 17, 2024

    I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions through DonorsChoose. Your support has made it possible for me to provide my students with leggings, helping them feel comfortable and confident at school.

    With the leggings, my students can focus on their learning without the distraction of discomfort. It's inspiring to see how your commitment to disaster philanthropy extends to empowering young women in their education.

    Your kindness has a lasting impact, and I truly appreciate your commitment to supporting education and empowering students. Thank you for making a difference in their lives!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Zorogastua

    This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 2 other donors.
  • Take My Students on a Quest Adventure!

    Funded Sep 29, 2022

    I want to express my sincere gratitude for your thoughtfulness and donations. As I mentioned before I teach students that have had interrupted education. This year I have two students that have had no formal education. At the start of school, I quickly realized how little exposure they had to technology. I wanted to find new ways to get them excited to learn and experience learning in a way that they have never imagined. The Occulus has done just that. To see their amazement and enthusiasm to use the device is thrilling. They have taken some adventures with the apps that have brought our lessons to life. The students went on a fossil dig and explored dinosaurs. My two students that had no formal education have developed such excitement to use the device.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Zorogastua

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 16 other donors.
  • Building Language by the Tile

    Funded Nov 29, 2022

    I am so grateful for your generosity and support. These letter tiles will help my students build stronger language skills creating more confident students. They have been working so hard each day to learn more English. Your donation is making a huge impact on them.

    Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Zorogastua

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 5 other donors.
  • Innovating The Classroom With Technology

    Funded Jan 2, 2014

    I would like to thank each and everyone of you personally for your generous donations but I know that it's not possible. Words can't express how grateful my students and I are. The students attend a school that is severely run down, lacks resources, and is a decade behind with technology. I made it my mission to change what I could and with your support I was able to bring technology into my classroom.

    My students are all recent arrivals into this country. Many stopped attending school after sixth grade. They struggle everyday to communicate with others in English as well as completing their course work. With the ability to project images off the Internet it has helped my student tremendously by bridging the communication gap. I can now provide my students the background information they need to learn new material. I can also support my students by using the document camera they can see how to complete the work step by step.

    I am excited to explore the many other uses the new technology will bring to my lesson and student learning. Your donations have made a huge impact to my classroom. My students have expressed their gratefulness. I hope you enjoy their thank you cards.

    Sincerely,

    Katia Zorogastua”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Zorogastua

  • Bilingual Students Need Books To Learn To Read English

    Funded Dec 6, 2007

    Words cannot express the gratitude that I have for your generosity. Your gift will enable me to provide my students the tools that they will need to reach their reading goals. They will be able to succeed and feel good about themselves. I only hope that I can share their success with you. Thank you again,

    Katia ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Zorogastua

As high school ESL teacher I have students that are recent new comers. Many students have had interrupted education and are working way below grade level. They struggle everyday to catch up to their peers. I have students that have never used a computer let alone any other technology. They have a strong desire to learn. They come to school with hopes and dreams of a better life. I want to help all of my students reach their educational goals. Your support would help make their dreams come true.

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As high school ESL teacher I have students that are recent new comers. Many students have had interrupted education and are working way below grade level. They struggle everyday to catch up to their peers. I have students that have never used a computer let alone any other technology. They have a strong desire to learn. They come to school with hopes and dreams of a better life. I want to help all of my students reach their educational goals. Your support would help make their dreams come true.

About my class

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