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Ms. Chertok's Classroom

  • PS 84 Jose De Diego
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • More than half 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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  • Stem and Imaginative Play Materials Needed

    Funded May 6, 2024

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My kindergarten students have been using all of the materials since the day that they arrived in school. They thoroughly enjoy playing and using them. The materials have helped them to improve their skills as well as socially interact with each other.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help they needed to move forward in their progress. The materials that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

    This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 4 other donors.
  • Printer Needed

    Funded Feb 14, 2024

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My kindergarten students have been using worksheets printed from the printer since the day that it arrived. I have been able to print materials for all subject areas. Thanks to your help, my students have already improved some of their word recognition, reading skills, fluency skills, and addition and subtraction skills.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. Kindergarten is a critical time for students to develop their foundations in reading, writing, and math. The printer that you have provided my class has helped my students take another step forward in improving their skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

  • Clear Desk Safety Dividers Needed

    Funded Dec 28, 2020

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My kindergarten students have been using the clear desk safety dividers since the day that they arrived. Due to the covid 19 restrictions, the clear desk safety dividers have helped our classroom throughout the day.

    The students use the clear desk safety dividers during breakfast, lunch, and snack. It has provided an additional layer of safety that allows the students to eat comfortably while remaining safe.

    I have also utilized the clear desk safety dividers while providing one on one instruction. The clear desk safety dividers allow the students as well as teachers an additional layer of safety while giving instruction, additional support, or enrichment in all academic areas.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

  • Tablets Needed

    Funded Aug 18, 2020

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My kindergarten students have been using the tablets since the day that they arrived. They thoroughly enjoy playing the variety of apps and games in all subject areas.

    The students have particularly been able to utilize the raz kids app on the tablets.

    This has enabled them to improve their reading skills. They have also utilized other apps and games that have helped them to improve their math and reading comprehension skills.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. The tablets that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward in improving their math and reading comprehension skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

  • Tablets Needed

    Funded May 5, 2020

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My kindergarten students have been using the tablets since the day that they arrived. They thoroughly enjoy playing the variety of apps and games in all subject areas.

    The students have particularly been able to utilize the raz kids app on the tablets.

    This has enabled them to improve their reading skills. They have also utilized other apps and games that have helped them to improve their math and reading comprehension skills.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. The tablets that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward in improving their math and reading comprehension skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 4 other donors.
  • Guided Reading Books Needed

    Funded Jan 1, 2020

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My first grade students have been using the fiction and non-fiction books since the day that it arrived. They have been using it during guided reading time. Thanks to your help, my students have already improved some of their reading skills, word recognition skills, and fluency skills.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. First grade is a critical time for students to develop their foundations in reading and writing. The books that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward in improving their reading and word study skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

  • Math and Reading Computer Games

    Funded Mar 30, 2017

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My third grade students have been using the math and reading games since the day that they arrived in school. They thoroughly enjoy playing the variety of games. The games have helped them to improve their math and reading comprehension skills.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. The computer games that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward in improving their math and reading comprehension skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

    This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and 3 other donors.
  • Highlighters and Post-its Needed

    Funded Feb 5, 2017

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My third grade students have been using the highlighters and post-it notes since the day that they arrived in school. They thoroughly enjoy using the different colored highlighters for editing their written pieces. They also use the post-it notes during reading comprehension in order to clarify or understand parts of the text.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. Third grade is a critical time for students to develop their reading and writing skills. The post-it notes and highlighters that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward in improving their academic skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

  • Smart Board Step Stool Needed

    Funded Dec 27, 2014

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My first grade students have been using the smart board stool since the day that it arrived. They use it to access the smart board in order to write on it for different assignments or to move objects on the board during various educational games and activities. Thanks to your help, my students are able to reach the smart board in a safe manner.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in using the smart board to improve their skills. First grade is a critical time for students to develop their foundations in reading, writing, math, word study, science, and social studies. The smart board stool that you have provided my class has helped my students take another step forward in improving all of their skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

    This classroom project was brought to life by Kia and 2 other donors.
  • Reading and Word Study Computer Games Wanted

    Funded Oct 28, 2014

    I would like to thank you for your generous contribution to my class. My first grade students have been using the reading and word study computer games since the day that they arrived in school. They thoroughly enjoy playing the variety of games. The games have helped them to improve their spelling and comprehension skills.

    My school is currently facing budget cuts and, without your help, my students would not have had the extra help in improving their skills. First grade is a critical time for students to develop their foundations in reading and writing. The computer games that you have provided my class have helped my students take another step forward in improving their reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension skills.

    I would like to thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Chertok

As a first grade public school teacher in a low income/high need community, I try to expose my first grade students to all facets of learning in different mediums in order to help them meet their potential and enjoy the learning experience.

About my class

As a first grade public school teacher in a low income/high need community, I try to expose my first grade students to all facets of learning in different mediums in order to help them meet their potential and enjoy the learning experience.

About my class

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