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Mrs. Barnes' Classroom

  • Westminster Community Charter School
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Nearly all 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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  • Middle School Reading Classes Go Viral!

    Funded Dec 6, 2020

    I AM IN SHOCK! I woke up this morning resigned to the idea that my project most likely won’t get funded since we were so close to the deadline. I told myself I will just have to make due with what I have. However, within 9 hrs my project was fully funded because of generous and good people like you. Because of your help I will be able to bring state of the art and high quality lessons virtually through this device. My students already grapple with trauma and other challenges that make this pandemic even harder for them. I strive everyday to make the time we share in class engaging, fun, and memorable. Right now as I type this, I am trying to think of a way to incorporate the online game Among Us into my ELA lesson because they are all obsessed and it’s all they talk about! This new device will help me do that and MORE! It will be a game changer. It will keep me current! And in the future when these kids go off to do great things armed with the knowledge and experiences from our time together, I will think of you all, my donors, with much appreciation.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Barnes

    This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 25 other donors.

  • Developing Youth and Captivating Our Community Through Theatre and Art

    Funded Mar 9, 2020

    I can not tell you how happy I am that we have received this funding! I am also very grateful that we have donors who are willing to be so generous. My mind is running wild with the new options that have just laid themselves before us now that we have these products. The quality of our performance will be heightened because of these mics. Our students will be ecstatic to hear this news as well as all the adults that work hard to put our musical productions together. THANK YOU AGAIN. This means a lot.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Barnes

    This classroom project was brought to life by Stahl Family Fund and 2 other donors.
As a teacher of ELA and a lover of all things theatrical, colorful and dramatic, I am confident that using this iPad to teach will not only bring my lessons to life but it will also engage my scholars and encourage them to become lifelong readers. The ultimate purpose of reading is to learn, understand, and enjoy. Having this updated technology is sure to create all of those things. Students will be able to learn challenging concepts through various 3D apps and simulations, giving them an experience and opportunity to conceptualize ideas that would otherwise prove to be unrealistic in traditional instruction. I can integrate documents, PowerPoint like slide shows, videos, and images into presentations. During lessons I can do real-time drawing, writing, and animation providing an interactive experience. When I am reading aloud a text, I am able to circle, highlight and write in important points during my lesson or presentation. This tool will also help me to be more efficient. Grading, arranging, and filing is right at my fingertips. It will allow me to promote my love of books in ways that draw readers in and will also allow me to conduct uninterrupted high-quality lessons using features such as multitasking between apps and spaces, the tool pallet, sketch apps that allow me to sketch and then embed immediately on a document, as well as the sign in with Apple feature that allows me to sign in from any Apple device no matter where I am. And because I can project the iPad’s screen for students to see, they can interact with this product as much as I can. Since I will be on the go moving from classroom to home, this product is certain to improve my teaching and just as importantly, enhance the learning of my students.

About my class

As a teacher of ELA and a lover of all things theatrical, colorful and dramatic, I am confident that using this iPad to teach will not only bring my lessons to life but it will also engage my scholars and encourage them to become lifelong readers. The ultimate purpose of reading is to learn, understand, and enjoy. Having this updated technology is sure to create all of those things. Students will be able to learn challenging concepts through various 3D apps and simulations, giving them an experience and opportunity to conceptualize ideas that would otherwise prove to be unrealistic in traditional instruction. I can integrate documents, PowerPoint like slide shows, videos, and images into presentations. During lessons I can do real-time drawing, writing, and animation providing an interactive experience. When I am reading aloud a text, I am able to circle, highlight and write in important points during my lesson or presentation. This tool will also help me to be more efficient. Grading, arranging, and filing is right at my fingertips. It will allow me to promote my love of books in ways that draw readers in and will also allow me to conduct uninterrupted high-quality lessons using features such as multitasking between apps and spaces, the tool pallet, sketch apps that allow me to sketch and then embed immediately on a document, as well as the sign in with Apple feature that allows me to sign in from any Apple device no matter where I am. And because I can project the iPad’s screen for students to see, they can interact with this product as much as I can. Since I will be on the go moving from classroom to home, this product is certain to improve my teaching and just as importantly, enhance the learning of my students.

About my class

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