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Past projects 29

• Help Make our Classroom Complete!

  Funded Nov 13, 2024

  I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of book bins, mechanical pencils, and bean bags. These items will quickly become an essential part of our classroom, and the students will be been thrilled to use them.

  The book bins will help us organize our math materials, making it easier for students to access their math materials. It will also help keep our classroom tidy and efficient. The moment they see the bins, their faces will light up! They will be excited to have a designated space for their material.

  The mechanical pencils will be a huge hit as well. They will love the smooth writing experience. The pencils will become an everyday part of their routine, especially during math practice.

  The bean bags will also transform our classroom! We will use them during group work and have some options for flexible seating, and they will create a more relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. The students love will sitting on them, they will help them stay engaged and focused during lessons.

  Thank you again for making such a positive impact in our classroom.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and 2 other donors.

• Supplies, Supplies, Supplies

  Funded Aug 8, 2024

  I wanted to share how much your donation of basic school supplies has meant to our classroom! My students are already putting the materials to great use, and the impact has been immediate. From notebooks and pencils to markers and paper, these supplies are helping students stay organized and focused. They're using the notebooks for journaling and math practice, while the markers and colored pencils are bringing creativity to their projects and assignments.

  When the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement! They were thrilled to have the fresh supplies, and it really boosted their enthusiasm for learning. Having new, high-quality tools makes them feel valued and ready to tackle the challenges ahead. It's been amazing to see their energy and eagerness to dive into lessons.

  As for next steps, we're working on a math project that will allow students to apply what they've learned using the supplies. They'll be creating visual math posters, solving word problems, and using colored markers to represent their solutions. This hands-on project will help them reinforce their skills in a creative way, and the supplies you've provided will be essential for bringing their ideas to life.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Governor Jared Polis.

• Math Manipulatives For Mathematicians!

  Funded May 24, 2024

  I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for your generous donation of classroom math manipulatives! We are so grateful that your kindness will make a big difference for our students.

  The students will be able to use the new math supplies in so many exciting ways—whether it's through fun hands-on math projects or diving into their learning with fresh materials. Everything will help them stay engaged and inspired as they grow.

  Thanks to you, our classroom will be a brighter, more resourceful place. We can't wait to see how the kids will use everything, and we know your support will have a lasting impact on their learning.

  Thank you again for being so thoughtful and generous. We truly appreciate you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and 2 other donors.

• Retired Headphones and Doc Cam...We Need New Ones!

  Funded Oct 11, 2023

  Thank you for your generous donations and for helping supply my classroom with a new document camera and new headphones. In our classroom, 214 we use technology daily. We use the headphones to access the math intervention Zearn to help us close the achievement gap. The doc camera has helped the students with being able to access materials that are being presented on the board. This has been a tremendous help with modeling and students can present their thinking to others.

  All students have benefited from the new technology in the class. We are very grateful for the generous donors.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.

• Help Make Learning Comfortable and Fun!

  Funded Aug 29, 2023

  Thank you for the generous donation to our classroom. Your donation has given students options for flexible seating. It has also given us some needed supplies in our classroom.

  The students are enjoying the cushions and headphones. They are using them to work on math concepts on the computer. I have also been able to let the students use the headphones while they are working with other teachers in the building. So they are getting used to daily and have been valuable to the students learning.

  Thank you again for the support and giving to our classroom.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Colorado Department of Education.

• Fun for Being a Hard Worker!

  Funded Sep 29, 2023

  Thank you for the generous donation to my classroom. I ordered several items that will be used as incentives for the hard work. Students at Doull are presented with 5 mindsets for learning. They are the following, optimism, integrity, perseverance, empathy, and resilience. Every time a mindset is recognized the student receives points. When enough points have been collected then teh student can select an incentive prize. With your generous donation, I now have incentives the students can work for.

  I appreciate you being able to help me get incentives in the hands of the students for their hard work.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Gov. Jared Polis & the Colorado Dept. of Education.

• We Are Not Basic at All

  Funded Jun 1, 2023

  Thank you for the donation to my classroom. Here in room 214, I have some very eager learners. The materials/supplies that your donation helped purchase will go a long way to help my students with many activities that we will be doing this school year.

  We will use the basic supplies every day while we are learning new math concepts. The students will be so excited when they see all the new supplies coming in.

  Your donation is appreciated and rest assured they will be put to great use by eager learners.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 8 other donors.

• Chill Out!

  Funded Jan 11, 2023

  Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom. The kids just love the new seating area. It gives them a place where they can relax while still getting their work completed. The chairs and lamp have also added to the decor of the room. It makes it more inviting.

  The students were so excited to see the new area. They have created a system where they each have their day "on the comfy chairs".

  I am grateful for your contribution to our classroom and have helped me give the students an inviting and comfortable learning environment.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

• Supplies For Amazing Students!

  Funded Oct 26, 2022

  Thank you for all the generous donations to our classroom. The students in my class were so excited to receive new supplies. The mechanical pencils were a big hit!

  We now have the supplies we need to get through the first half of the school year. We appreciate your kindness and support towards our learning. We now have the pencils, folders, and binders we need to help track our progress toward our learning goals.

  We are very grateful for your contribution to our learning and classroom. We appreciate you.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 7 other donors.

• Learning Some Life Skills!

  Funded Dec 31, 2021

  Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your contribution to my school's project has benefited several students.

  The clothing items that were donated have benefited the multi-intensive classroom. The students in that room have been toilet training and use the supplies to assist them in that training. The socks that were purchased are also being used in the multi intensive classroom.

  The math supplies are being used in a first grade classroom. The supplies are giving students an opportunity to be hands on and see math in action.

  All the supplies are being out to use my students and teachers. I can not say thank you enough for donating to this project. It is truly appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Tafoya