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Ms. Matthews' Classroom

  • PS 251 Paerdegat
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • More than three‑quarters 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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  • Technology NEEDED In The Classroom!

    Funded Mar 30, 2015

    Thank you so much for funding this proposal. It will help me so much as a teacher to learn better ways to teach Literacy, Math, Science , Social Studies and other interdisciplinary

    units while using updated technology. The Surface Pro 3 helps me bring information alive right at the hands of the students. It also offers me opportunities to work with my colleagues in grade meetings and parent meetings and showcase information or strategies I would like to share. I can also use this tool in assemblies to let the students view performances at another time. Thank you once again for helping me work forward to better my teaching practice.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 5 other donors.
  • Create A Germ Free Zone!!!

    Funded Dec 17, 2014

    Thank you so much for helping my students have a clean germ free environment. We are able to prevent germs by washing our hands more frequently because they know they have paper towels within the classroom. As winter has ended allergy season has started so the tissues are so handy. We appreciate the fact we are able to clean our desk after cook shop lessons with cleaners to prevent bugs as well as germs. The students are great citizens and try their best to return pencils in the supply tray when borrowing. Thank you so much for helping to make the students comfortable and less stressed within the classroom when dealing with normal classroom supplies.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

  • Listening to Words!!!

    Funded Sep 20, 2014

    Thank you for your generosity. Our classroom appreciates your kindness for donating new technology for our class. We are able to take pictures at the drop of a second. We can zoom in to pay attention to detail and connect to the smart board and view as a class for discussion. We are also able to search the internet for information. The class uses the different apps for mathematics to practice basic addition and subtraction. They are able to practice comprehension skills and strategies while listening to stories.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

  • Ink Brings Learning To Life!

    Funded Oct 9, 2014

    Thank you so much for helping my class have a print rich environment at the palms of their hands. The students are so excited to be able to print their pieces of writing and not have to wait for computer class. We were able to print some writing responses and shared printed text as a class discussion. It is such a great feeling to watch my students in action.

    We are also able to print daily journal entries for math, create activity cards, copy homework for students, communicate with parents, print tasks or standards for bulletin boards as well as create concept boards for Literacy. Our classroom will be able to utilize the ink for our printer with our class work and daily routines. We are so appreciative for your support in our project for ink. Thank you once again.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by an anonymous donor and 6 other donors.
  • iPad Mini in Need Please

    Funded Mar 17, 2014

    Thank you for helping my students get this IPad mini for them to practice their reading skills, math skills, take pictures, listen to music and stories, research topics, etc. My students really enjoy their apps on the IPad mini and truly think they are playing, while they are actually learning. This new piece of new technology has added excitement with instruction in the classroom. The students can not wait for their turn to use this tool to explore. All students are able to learn on their own individual level and challenge themselves. Everyone feels successful and confident while using this electronic device. Thanks you once again. Your AWESOME!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by Disney and 10 other donors.
  • Our Daily Needs

    Funded Apr 16, 2014

    Thank you all for helping my students with our daily needs in the classroom. The supplies which were donated allowed the students to publish pieces and bring them to life with color. The students were able to use the same colors at the same time and finish their work at a faster pace. Why? The students did not have to share limited supplies they were able to complete more work in a shorter period of time. We are also able to send home more additional worksheets to reinforce the daily lessons with the copy paper. Thank you once again for your generosity. You ROCK!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by Disney and 4 other donors.
  • 2nd Apple iPad Mini Needed

    Funded Mar 22, 2014

    Thank you all for helping my students get this IPad mini for them to practice their reading skills, math skills, play games, take pictures, listen to music and etc. The students enjoy the apps on the IPad mini and truly think they are playing while actually learning. Having this new piece of technology allows the students updated equipment in the classroom. Students are able to learn appropriate material at different levels to fit their personal needs. Thank you all once again for allowing my class to practice their academic skills and prepare for success.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by Disney and 7 other donors.
  • Our Nook Needs Books, Please!

    Funded Mar 15, 2013

    Thank you so much for supporting our classroom literacy library. We are able to add to many genres within the classroom library baskets. The students love the online editions using the nooks. I see excitment when they are reading and proud looks on their students faces while they share with their peers. The students also refer to the bully books during our conflict resolution classes. I must say the selections are very student friendly. The students make connections as well and try to use the strategies within the text to solve problems not only in the classroom but at lunch time . This mean the story dialogue hits home in our classroom. Thank you for your generosity once again. You rock!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

  • Reading With Diversity

    Funded Jul 5, 2012

    Thank you for donating the Color Nooks to our classroom. We able to utilize the nooks in reading centers during the literacy block daily and also play games during free Friday centers. The students are able to use modern technology and view colorful pictures and hear stories while reading and having fun. We are very grateful and appreciate your generosity! I have started benchmarking students and can you believe it several students have moved at least two levels. Awesome! This is what every teacher would like fun independent reading in the classroom while children are practicing reading strategies at the same time.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by PricewaterhouseCoopers and 2 other donors.
  • Move Away Bullies........

    Funded Mar 19, 2012

    We are so appreciative to have such great people to aid in supporting our classroom needs. We are now able to read together and discuss our opinions. The students are able to watch videos about certain situations and witness several ways of handling bullying, environmental occurrences, weather forecasts in their communities verses other countries in the palm of their hands. The students are now forced to use strategies in reading while playing games. This new enhancement in the classroom lets the students have fun while learning. Thank you once again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Matthews

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 4 other donors.
I teach 2rd grade in a Title 1 school in Brooklyn, N.Y. All of my students receive free lunch and have limited supplies.

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I teach 2rd grade in a Title 1 school in Brooklyn, N.Y. All of my students receive free lunch and have limited supplies.

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