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Mrs. Tajan's Classroom

  • Ghent School
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 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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Mrs. Tajan
Ghent School
Norfolk, VA
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  • Stop, and Animate!

    Funded Dec 2, 2024

    I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to my teleproduction classes. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have thoroughly enjoyed using the Lego Stop Motion Animation Kits to create their own projects.

    This stop motion animation project serves as a culminating activity for my teleproduction class, allowing students to learn about the history of stop-motion animation and apply their knowledge creatively. The popularity of movies like The Lego Movie inspired them to mimic scenes they admired, while also adding their unique twists and stories.

    Providing a kit to every student in one class and students partnering in my other bell was truly wonderful for them. Your support has made a significant impact on their learning experience.

    Thank you once again for your kindness!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

  • Lights, Camera, News Show!

    Funded Oct 31, 2024

    I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to my teleproduction classes. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have truly enjoyed utilizing the green screen, iPad holders, camera, and other items to create a news show for our school building.

    Each morning, the students select two anchors, a teleprompter, and someone to run the computer for the morning announcements. Initially, many students were hesitant to try new roles, but I am thrilled to report that several have stepped up and embraced challenges they once thought were beyond their capabilities, such as becoming a news anchor.

    Having access to up-to-date technology has made a significant impact, as it helps the students feel that our news broadcast is important and official. Your support has made a real difference in their learning experience.

    Thank you once again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

  • Scientific Discovery

    Funded Nov 28, 2023

    My students have recently received your generous contribution and I would like to tell you about its impact. We completed our owl pellet investigation and it was a success!

    With your donations each group of students was given a foam plate, two owl pellets, gloves, two magnifying glasses, and two sets of tweezers. The groups were very excited to get started. We were able to identify the animals that were the prey in the owl pellets by looking at the bones and teeth we found. The students were so interested in this investigation they wanted to know where the owl pellets were purchased so they could do it themselves again!

    Thank you. Your donations have made this experience possible and I believe that it is a lesson that they will remember for years to come.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.
  • Reading Is Our Super Power!

    Funded Aug 4, 2021

    Thank you for your generous gift to the Willard Model Elementary School library. We are thrilled to have your support. Through your donation we have been able to accomplish a major rebranding, revamping and renewing of our library space. The students, staff and community members who were welcomed back in September were amazed at the transformation! We continue working towards our goal of having every student reading a book they love every day. You truly make the difference for us, and we are extremely grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

  • Good Clean Fun (and Learning)

    Funded Jan 15, 2021

    We have returned to in-person learning and are thriving! Thank you so much for the air purifier, hand sanitizers, masks and alcohol wipes. It has made the return to school less stressful for all. My students love the air purifier as it moves air around our room and provides us all with a light breeze of fresh air. The hand sanitizer, masks and alcohol wipes are used on a daily basis and help ensure that our learning environment is safe and clean. Again, these items have made a positive impact on our return to school and we continue to be grateful for your kindness and generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

  • Math... It's All FUN and GAMES

    Funded Dec 18, 2020

    I am excited to share with you the impact your donation has made in the lives of the children I work with. Currently, we are preparing for our return to face-to face instruction! While we are preparing, virtual classes are continuing and the document camera that was provided in this donors choose project has been very helpful. I am able to easily share materials that the students need to see on our Zoom lessons. The camera is small, takes up little space but gives great quality images. The other materials provided have also been great to use during my lessons and I am very excited to soon be able to share them face-to-face. Learning through games is always fun and a great way to make connections. Thank you again!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

  • Little Hands Learning Math!

    Funded Aug 28, 2020

    Thank you so much for all the manipulatives and games your donation has provided. Our school is currently virtually learning and the items I received from your generosity have helped so much.

    We are able to use the dice to work on creating fact families, they are large, and the students are able to see them on any device they might have. The ten frame cards and other manipulatives have been great as my youngest students are working on counting to ten and beyond.

    I am looking forward to being able to use the rest of the supplies once we are back in school face-to-face. Again, thank you for your generosity and willingness to help these students as they take on the virtual learning world.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

  • Keep Calm and Experiment On!

    Funded Dec 15, 2018

    Thank you all once again for your kind and generous donations to the students at my school. The science lab has never been more exciting and fun since your donations arrived. In the pictures, you will see the students participating in our ice cream lab. In the lab we read directions on how to make homemade ice cream. We used measuring tools to ensure our recipe would turn out delicious. While we mixed our ice cream we watched a video on changing states of matter. The students were very excited to have completed reading, math, and science all within one experiment. The outcome was scrumptious!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Amy Hayes & Sophie Leake Memorial Fund and 4 other donors.
  • Let Me Show You What I Know!

    Funded Jul 5, 2018

    We have been so busying using the supplies you purchased so far this school year. From place value drawings to finding prime and composite numbers the IPad, stylus, case and protective glass has been so useful to all of my groups. The students are most excited about using the IPad to share their work with each other. I enjoy the easy of sharing my lesson with the students while mirroring the images from the IPad to the TV. All the third, fourth and fifth graders have been very engaged and excited about the math lessons we have been doing thanks to your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Tajan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Amy Hayes & Sophie Leake Memorial Fund and 4 other donors.
My school is set in an urban community with great level of diversity. The students work hard and strive to do their best with the talents and materials they have been given. Our school is Pre-K through 5th. The teachers and staff are committed to education and believe that all students can be successful.

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My school is set in an urban community with great level of diversity. The students work hard and strive to do their best with the talents and materials they have been given. Our school is Pre-K through 5th. The teachers and staff are committed to education and believe that all students can be successful.

About my class

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