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Past projects 12

• Indoor Recess Can Be Fun Too!

  Funded Jan 23, 2017

  Thank you so much for your kind donations. My middle school aged students very much appreciated your gifts of the indoor recess equipment. I love recess and so do my students. We were so thrilled to see the many packages that arrived to our school. Because of your financial support, my students are experiencing the reality that recess can be a positive, enjoyable learning experience. It has also enhanced their leadership skills and ability to cooperate with their peers. Now, I enjoy taking my students to recess because they are engaged in constructive play. Thanks so much for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by Tom's of Maine and 3 other donors.

• Creating a First Lego League

  Funded Mar 16, 2017

  Thank you so much for believing in my students and choosing to donate to our project! Our school has started reading more about Lego Leagues and would love for our students to be apart of it. The opportunity for learning expands all areas of schooling. Our students will learn communication and leadership skills while working together to build and program their EV3 robots. All kids need these skills! Can't wait to surprise them after spring break!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by Overdeck Family Foundation & Simons Foundation and one other donor.

• Practice to Win

  Funded Nov 29, 2016

  The t-shirts that you so kindly help bring to life look amazing. I am so excited to have them and that out team has practice clothes. Thank you for helping. I teach unity in everything we do on and off the court. I also love it when we look unified in our games and at our practices. We are a great athletic family that supports each other.

  My girls need clean practice clothes daily. I like to provide these t-shirts so they won't wear their school uniforms to practice. It also helps others in the building know which athletes play what sport and where they should be after school. Thanks for helping us reach greatness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 2 other donors.

• BUILD TO BEAD

  Funded Jul 24, 2016

  Thank you from the top of my lungs for the beading materials. We are enjoying being creative in our beading club. My kids are coming together with new ideas for marketing, beading, and creating new things.

  Believe it or not, it's the little things that count in this club. My kids are showing leadership and team work to make some amazing pieces of art. All I can say is that we are having fun be innovative. Thanks for bringing this to life for us. Learning is fun and there are so many ways to learn.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by ExxonMobil & Think It Up Supporters and 2 other donors.

• Namaste To Start Our Day!

  Funded Sep 23, 2016

  My students have loved being introduced to yoga this year. For most of my students, it has been a new learning experience. My students used to complain about doing yoga directly on the floor. Who wants to lay directly on the gym or classroom floor? But they did it anyway because they enjoyed the benefits of the practice.

  When the yoga mats arrived, it was massive frenzy in my classroom. Each student had their own resource for their practice. It felt like Christmas morning!

  Having a class set of yoga mats makes classroom management a lot easier. Students understand better the concept of personal space when a mat defines boundaries. In terms of hygiene, my students no longer complain about laying on the ground of being asked to put their forehead down on the ground. The videos have made learning poses easier. We also have a lot of variety of the sessions that we can have due to the different videos. Thanks again Target and Donors Choose for this opportunity to have kids to become more active during the school day.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by Target and one other donor.

• Let's Watch Our Garden Grow

  Funded Oct 6, 2016

  Thank you for donating to our Target gardening, health, and wellness project. My kids are elated with all of the new supplies that they are getting. They will have more options to garden and have fun staying healthy. We appreciate the health and fitness initiative from Target.

  The new supplies will allow students to learn gardening in small groups and try out and even learn how to plant and cook new nutritious foods as a team. This interaction will create new relationships, create team work, and promote more healthy eating time amongst kids.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

• "Lettuce" Create a Farm to Table Classroom!

  Funded Sep 23, 2016

  Thank you for donating to our Target gardening, cooking, health, and wellness project. My kids are elated with all of the new supplies that they are getting. They will have more options to garden and have fun staying healthy. We appreciate the health and fitness initiative from Target.

  The new supplies will allow students to learn gardening in small groups and try out and even learn how to plant and cook new nutritious foods as a team. This interaction will create new relationships, create team work, and promote more healthy eating time amongst kids.

  The students have already used many of the cooking tools to prepare fresh salsa using the cilantro, peppers, onions, and tomatoes from the school garden. The kids loved that it was hands-on and they were able to try the other groups recipe. I think I may have some future top chefs! Thanks again!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by Target and one other donor.

• Staying Hydrated In Team Sports

  Funded May 6, 2016

  Thank you very much for supporting this project. It's getting hot and camps and summer workouts have begun. We appreciate what you do for student athletes everywhere. It is very important that athletes are well hydrated in the hot months and during games.

  This means a lot to our school that someone is looking out for our kids and supporting a great athletic program. Our athletic teams are huge part of our school family. We want to take care of them to the best of our abilities. Thanks for helping us do just that!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and one other donor.

• Blowing Up All Balls

  Funded Apr 28, 2016

  I am overwhelmed with athletic pride right now. To everyone who gave to this project, I say thank you and I am forever grateful. Between all the volleyballs, footballs, basketballs, and soccer balls there is always a flat ball somewhere. Our coaches can now get rid of the hand held air pumps where the needles are constantly breaking. Also, there is no more spending 5 minutes trying to pump up a ball. We thank you! These small but very important equipment needs add up and we are so grateful for you recognizing that.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 7 other donors.

• I Want To Be An Animal

  Funded Mar 8, 2016

  Thank you for supporting our drama club and our goal to put on very exciting musical at our school. We need a lot of costumes for a large production. Your donations and support have made it a little easier to focus on the play itself and not on all the other things needed. This has helped take a load off of parents and our design staff who are still working on costumes and props.

  At this time we are practicing several days a week preparing for the May musical. We have learned that people like you believe in us and the fine arts in schools. Thank you once again.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Boyd

  This classroom project was brought to life by Ashoka & Think It Up Supporters and 4 other donors.