Past projects 3
New PE Equipment!
Funded Jul 30, 2017My new lacrosse equipment was absolutely a huge success. For just about all of my students, this was their first time ever playing lacrosse. It took them a while to get used to the new equipment, but they enjoyed the challenge of trying something new.
The vice principal at my school is very familiar with lacrosse, so he got to come out to the playground to help and to play with some of the students, and he was very excited that we had this new equipment, and this new sport to play.
At the end of the unit, the students were playing and improved so much. They really had fun, and when it was time to move onto a different sport, they were even disappointed that they weren't going to play this anymore. Thank you all so much!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Hodges
New PE Equipment Needed
Funded Dec 23, 2015My students absolutely love the new equipment that I received after this project got funded. The jump ropes that we now have are much better than the old ones that they had before. Every year our school partners with the American Heart Association with an event called jump rope for heart, so having quality jump ropes that are long enough for the older students was very important. The foam balls allowed me to bring back a classic game that most students don't get an opportunity to play anymore, which is dodge ball. These balls are foam, so the game stays safe, yet they are easy to catch and throw, making them ideal for dodge ball, and my students had a blast with them!
Not only did these items provide a more satisfying experience for PE this year, but they are quality items, so they will last for years to come. I thank you all who donated, and the students are so thankful as well.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Hodges
New Cutting Edge Technology!
Funded Oct 29, 2013My students were absolutely thrilled about getting a new piece of technology in our classroom. Every student couldn't wait to use the new Hitachi StarBoard. In their eyes, it's using technology, which makes it "cool." In my eyes, it gives access to all students, keeps engagement in a lesson, and provides me a way to use my teacher resources without wasting lots of paper for copies.
The most effective use of this new resource has been in math. We have a new math curriculum, and I can't write on my textbook, so it makes that particular book difficult to use. With the StarBoard, I am able to show the textbook under my document camera, and write on it via the StarBoard, and the students get to use it as well. It's very easy to use, as it's just like writing on a piece of paper, and it transfers to the white board, and it's all wireless!
The biggest boost I've seen is that the students that are usually quiet, not engaged, and often lose interest, are suddenly staying focused throughout my lessons. They want to use the StarBoard, but even if the don't, they want to see it being used. It's a great motivating tool, as well as being practical for my teaching. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect when I asked for this. It really was a "shot in the dark." However, now that I've used it, I am so grateful that this has been purchased for me. We can't thank you enough for all that you have done to enhance the learning in our class.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Hodges