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• Let’s Fill Up Our Classroom with Supplies!

  Funded Dec 11, 2024

  I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness and support, we now have essential art supplies and much-needed pencil sharpeners—items that may seem simple, but have a tremendous impact on our daily learning and creativity.

  When I initially created this project, I was thinking of the little things that make a big difference in a student's day: a freshly sharpened pencil ready for ideas, or a bright palette of paints that brings imagination to life. Thanks to you, those little things are no longer barriers. Instead, they're now sources of inspiration and motivation.

  The art supplies you helped provide have already sparked new levels of creativity. The new pencil sharpeners have also been a game changer! You wouldn't believe how much time we used to spend fighting with dull pencils and broken old sharpeners. Now, our writing time is smoother, more focused, and frustration-free. The students love using them and have taken more ownership of keeping their supplies in order, which has been great for building responsibility and independence.

  Thank you again for your generosity, your belief in education, and for being part of our journey. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for making our learning environment a place where creativity and confidence can flourish. Your kindness is not just appreciated—it's deeply felt by every child in this classroom.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

• Supplies in Demand!

  Funded Oct 12, 2024

  My students were so excited to receive our supplies. They really enjoyed using the water-colors during Spotlight Artist. On Friday, the class used cardstock paper as they created smiley flowers inspired by artist, Takashi Murakami.

  During math, some students used the graph paper to divide 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number in a neat and organized manner.

  The class enjoys being rewarded immediately with a prize when they are showing kindness and/or showing exceptional dedication in their work.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

• Conceptual Understanding with Hands-On Learning!

  Funded Apr 28, 2024

  My fourth graders truly enjoy math. However, this year some of my students are struggling with basic skills. The manipulatives are helping them to comprehend basic skills and concepts that are needed in the fourth grade.

  I cannot wait for our fractions unit in order to use the manipulatives as visuals. My students will easily understand that a fraction is a part of a whole. They will also decompose and compose fractions using real-world word problems.

  Thank you once again for our generosity and kindness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

• Comfortable Seating

  Funded May 6, 2024

  Thank you so much for donating these supplies to my class. They greatly appreciate it. The seat cushions are used in the meeting area. They are also used on their chairs for comfortable seating. Some students sit on the cushions, while others use the cushions for their backs.

  The math books are very informative and engaging. I already read the How Much is a Million book during our place value unit in September.

  The erasers were a big hit! The students love receiving them as prizes!

  Thank you once again!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and one other donor.

• Support Individuality and Imaginative Skills Through the Arts

  Funded Apr 2, 2024

  Thank you so much for the art supplies. Your donation was shipped and quickly received by our class. We were learning about Nek Chand and how he collected rocks and stones during his long bicycle rides. He used those materials to build the first phase of his garden in 1965. My class first sketched a flower, inspired by Nek Chand, on paper that they then started to create by using the mosaic tiles that you donated.

  After Spring Break, my class will use the molding clay to create Colonial toys. They are very excited to start this project! Thank you once again!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

  This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.

• Reading is Fundamental

  Funded Mar 19, 2024

  Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were elated when they opened the packages for our classroom. They really enjoyed placing the books in our levelled library. They immediately wanted to book shop from our library because of our new collection of books that ranged in reading levels and genres.

  The paper organizer bins will allow me to stay organized as I print classwork and separate them by subject and check/grade papers.

  The pencil erasers and stickers are helpful as rewards for students when they are behaving or even being good participants in class.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

• Effective Small Group Instruction

  Funded Apr 6, 2023

  Thank you so much for funding my project. The jumbo timer was a great help. All of my students were able to see it on the whiteboard so they know how much time they have to complete a project. My class eats lunch at 12:40. Since it's a late lunch time, they are allowed to eat a small snack. The timer lets them know how much time they have left to eat their snack. Students also have center time for reading and math. They know how much time they have left in each center because of the timer. I wasn't able to bring the easel to my new school. I had to leave it at my previous school. I know the easel will be brought to good use since funding is very limited at my previous school.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

  This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.

• Math Manipulatives for Hands-On Learning

  Funded May 8, 2023

  Thank you so much for your generous donation. Teaching math, whether when working with a whole class or within a small group is a lot easier with hands-on manipulatives. My students were able to understand the relationship between place values with the help of the place value materials. They even compared and ordered numbers with the help of the base-ten materials. They were then able to add and subtract whole numbers. Most of the students were able to add or subtract without the use of the manipulatives. However, when subtracting with regrouping, especially subtracting across zeroes, some students needed some guidance. We are now learning how to multiply. I can't wait to use the manipulatives. In addition, I am excited about the fraction materials since lots of students panic when hearing the word "fractions". Thank you so much, once again!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors Corporation and one other donor.

• Continued Growth with the Use of Technology

  Funded Sep 22, 2022

  Thank you so much for the iPad and case. I am able to attend virtual meetings. I can also plan instruction with the use of educational games and websites such as "kahoot". I have even used the iPad for training that is needed throughout the school year. For example, teachers have to watch a Bloodborne Pathogens training that's virtual.

  The iPad has helped me tremendously because I have some students that speak little English. Therefore, I use Google translate to help communicate with them. Some students speak Arabic, while others speak Spanish or Tibetan.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Poulios