Past projects 90
End of Unit Activity
Funded Feb 14, 2025Thank you for your timely donation!! We are just about to start our end of unit activity and you showed up for us. We can’t wait to show you how the activity goes as well as creating a day of appreciation where we can utilize the treats you provided”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
Small Group Supplies
Funded Nov 5, 2024I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donation of supplies for our small group classroom! Your contribution has made a huge impact on our learning environment, and I'm excited to share how it's being used.
The materials have been instrumental in helping my students engage in hands-on projects. One of the highlights has been using the new art supplies to create visual representations of our learning and for each student to develop a writing portfolio. Students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the materials. The excitement in their eyes was contagious! They immediately dove into the small group, not thinking about it with the traditional stigma that it comes with.
Looking ahead, my students are working on applying their understanding with a new group in the classroom. These supplies will be essential as they continue to add layers of detail to what they already know. can already see them building stronger connections to the material, and I'm excited to see their growth.
Once again, thank you for supporting our classroom. Your kindness is making a difference in my students' learning experience.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
Almost There, Alternate Seating!
Funded Nov 5, 2024I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of additional seating for my classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a significant impact, and it's already creating a more welcoming and productive space for my students. Its also helping with students in small group to get the individualized support they needed.
Thanks to your kindness, my students now have more room to collaborate and engage in their learning. It's not just about the extra seats—it's about the opportunities you've helped create for a more dynamic and comfortable classroom environment.
We are so grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in our educational community. Thank you again for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
Snack Attack!
Funded Dec 3, 2024I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your contribution has made a tremendous difference, not just in terms of helping keep my students energized, but also in creating a positive and welcoming environment for learning.
When my students first saw the snacks, their eyes lit up with excitement. It was such a wonderful moment to see their joy—many of them often come to school hungry, and having these snacks available gives them one less thing to worry about during the school day. It also allowed me to focus on what truly matters: fostering their curiosity and engagement in our lessons.
We've been using the snacks during our collaborative group work sessions and project days, ensuring that every student is fueled and ready to contribute their best ideas. For instance, during our recent group project at the end of the semester, having the snacks available helped to create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where the students could focus fully on brainstorming and building their presentations.
Looking ahead, we're diving deeper into narrative writing and I can already see that the students are feeling more confident and motivated, knowing they have the resources they need to succeed. With your support, they're not just gaining knowledge—they're also learning important lessons about kindness and community.
Once again, thank you for your generosity and for being a part of our learning journey. The impact of your donation goes beyond just the snacks—it's creating a more positive classroom experience for every student. I'm so excited to see how they continue to grow and thrive with the resources you've helped provide.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
Celebrating Black Excellence
Funded Dec 27, 2024Thank you for seeing my students, and creating an intentional space to honor their excellence in a space that hasn't always done that. This display will be a way to show our students that they are incredible and we see them, everyday!
Thank you for the frames that will last us for years to come and lanyards for our leadership students to use to help us display the portraits”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
So Many Books, We Need A Tree!
Funded Dec 20, 2024Thank you for donating to our classroom library in supporting students by finding their best book by providing them more options. The book shelves are a great addition to our theme and help us organize our books into genres. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been reading when we return back to school.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
This classroom project was brought to life by Troutman Pepper + Locke Lord.Leadership ASB Fundraiser #1
Funded Sep 20, 2024On behalf of everyone involved in the fundraiser, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to this year's event. Your support ensured the continued success of our student festivals and helps us create exciting and enriching experiences for both students and the broader community.
The funds raised through your donation will directly benefit future events, allowing us to foster creativity, build connections, and provide invaluable opportunities for students to showcase their talents. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our mission and your investment in the next generation of artists, leaders, and creators.
Once again, thank you for your generosity. We look forward to keeping you updated on the impact of your contribution and hope to welcome you to future events!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
This classroom project was brought to life by Charles Schwab Foundation and 2 other donors.Let's Reopen That Library!
Funded Nov 15, 2024How am I going to share this news with my Leadership students who are filled with so much excitement!!! This wishlist was just a dream to them at first knowing that it is a big task, but you reminded us that its not just a dream and it can come true. Now, the students can upgrade our library and go one step closer to stepping foot inside to check out books!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
They Ask, We Answer! Books Upon Books
Funded Nov 15, 2024Oh wow our vacation break just got that much better! You just provided books for students to read in and out of classroom. We are so blessed to have your donation yet again. This is going to be a great addition to our class library and encourage much more learning and reading with engaging books.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields
Movin' On Up
Funded Aug 16, 2024Thank you for helping to beautify our classroom and for also donating ink so we can continuously print in the class. Students now can see their projects in real time and not have to wait for the following day or even weeks. This is also building a lot of independence. Thank you!
This donation has changed the way the students view their learning. They have choice in where they sit , choice in their light exposure and choice and how they show up on their assignments best represent their learning and their learning style.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shields