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Ms. Rucker's Classroom

  • Oak Grove Elementary School
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • 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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We Need a Copilot for Success!

Help me give my students one Microsoft Surface Pro copilot tablet for our gifted classroom.
Ms. Rucker
Oak Grove Elementary School
North Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,792 still needed
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Past projects 20

  • The Solar System Recreated

    Funded Dec 21, 2021

    Thank you so much for donating to my "The Solar System Recreated" project request. My students had hours and hours of engagement and fun, as I found ways to recycle and reuse the materials over and over again. We now have the solar system pinned to the ceiling and the incoming students stare at them in awe. The solar system never ceases to amaze these young minds. Thank you for enhancing my classroom and allowing my students' imaginations to soar.

    I plan to request more solar panel building kits later on in the school year as it is a valuable hands-on experience for my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by Nickelodeon and 2 other donors.
  • Supply Us and Keep Us Organized!

    Funded Aug 25, 2023

    Thank you so much for your generous gift! It's donors like you that make our work possible. None of our success would be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you again for your commitment and kindness. My students and I are super excited about receiving our school supplies.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 6 other donors.
  • Educating Our Science and Math Walls!

    Funded Aug 1, 2023

    Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. I'm so excited to decorate my math and science wall with great material. It's very important that students are surrounded with resources that are inspiring and resourceful. Again, thank you for taking the time out to donate to my project.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 4 other donors.
  • iPads for Enhanced Learning With Technology!

    Funded Sep 21, 2022

    Thank you for donating to my "iPads for Enhanced Learning With Technology!" project request! My students will soon have two Apple iPads (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray, all thanks to your generosity and kindness. With this added technology, my students can easily access resources independently as well as in a group setting.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 9 other donors.
  • STEAMing Up Our Science!

    Funded Sep 20, 2022

    Thank you ever so much for fully funding my "STEAMING Up Our Science!" project request! We really needed the SNAEN Science Kits with 30 Science Lab Experiments each. My gifted students are going to benefit so much from exploring and discovering through science experiments that are age and grade-appropriate.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.
  • Let's Go With the Microsoft Laptop Go!

    Funded Sep 20, 2022

    Thank you for supporting my classroom and donating to my "Let's Go With the Microsoft Laptop Go!" project request! Because of your donations, my gifted students will have the much-needed extra technology to complete assessments, assignments, research, and projects on. Thank you so much for making such an impact and enhancing their learning environment.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.
  • Hyping Up Math With Our HP Laptop!

    Funded Sep 24, 2021

    Thank you so much for donating and supporting my 3rd-grade classroom and fully funding my "Hyping Up Math With Our HP Laptop!" project request! The students were so excited when they saw the new addition to our 3rd-grade classroom. They were given a jump-start to becoming almost a self-sufficient virtual-capable classroom and this would not have been remotely possible without your generosity and great kindness.

    We will never forget what you have done for our gifted third-grade classroom and for our school.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by Nickelodeon and 5 other donors.
  • Rocking It With Science! Oh Yeah!

    Funded Sep 24, 2021

    Thank you so much for supporting my third-grade gifted science students and classroom and fully funding my "Rocking It With Science! Oh Yeah!" project request! Thanks to your generosity and kindness, each student was able to work independently with science kits they called their own. We were able to show off the completed experiments, which we placed in the science corner for the STEAM department from the district to observe. The students as well as the district's STEAM department were proud. This school year, I hope to bring this science exploration back for my new gifted 3rd-graders and give every child a kit of their own. Thank you for making a difference in their lives!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by Nickelodeon and 7 other donors.
  • Healthy Cooking, Eating, and Safe Experimenting Through STEAM!

    Funded Oct 22, 2021

    Thank you for supporting my classroom and fully funding my "Healthy Cooking, Eating, and Safe Experimenting Through STEAM!" project request. Because of your generosity and kindness, my students will not have fun, but also about recipes/dishes and how to make them using math and science concepts. I cannot wait to get started. Thank you for all that you do for public schools!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Rucker

    This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made and 3 other donors.
"Get ready to learn!" is what I always tell my 2nd-grade students every day as a reminder of what they are here for. I start the day with vigor and energy, and have my students pumped up and excited about the day ahead.. I strongly believe in motivation and engagement. Because of language barriers, not all share the love for learning in English, but I would say that the more they practice, the lesser the challenge-once they are motivated and engaged in the process. My school has a high number of students who are English Language Learners, and there are a few who are part of special education and gifted program. Even though we have to cater for and adapt to such a wide range of learning needs, we know that all children will learn if given the right tools and technology and teachers who care.

About my class

"Get ready to learn!" is what I always tell my 2nd-grade students every day as a reminder of what they are here for. I start the day with vigor and energy, and have my students pumped up and excited about the day ahead.. I strongly believe in motivation and engagement. Because of language barriers, not all share the love for learning in English, but I would say that the more they practice, the lesser the challenge-once they are motivated and engaged in the process. My school has a high number of students who are English Language Learners, and there are a few who are part of special education and gifted program. Even though we have to cater for and adapt to such a wide range of learning needs, we know that all children will learn if given the right tools and technology and teachers who care.

About my class

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