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Ms. Firth's Classroom

  • Stephen Decatur Elementary School
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 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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  • Sound Needed

    Funded Jul 23, 2020

    Thank you so much for allowing me to have this wonderful new tool to help my students be able to hear me better. Having a reliable, up to date sound helps in order to be heard, to learn new concepts, and to complete the work assigned. I am using these as I am teaching summer school right now! Wow- what a difference my students see already. The AirPods are a fabulous addition because they're small and quickly recharged. I can hear all my students and answer their questions quickly. My district just announced we are teaching from home until November 7th. Thank you so much for making this transition so much easier. May god bless you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

  • Customized Learning Environment With a Circuit Maker

    Funded Jun 3, 2020

    Thank you so much for funding my project. The Circuit Maker bundle will help enhance customized student projects and class incentives for positive behavior. I can’t wait to use it. I wanted to make sure that I could reward the students for all the hard work they have done this year, especially during these hard times. This will help my students continue to be productive critical thinkers. I appreciate your kindness!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.
  • New Books For A New 3rd Grade Classroom

    Funded Mar 1, 2020

    Thank you so very much for your kindness. Your generosity has shown my students that they matter and that it doesn't matter that they have come form different countries and states. Even though our ethnicities are different, they are all very important. I thank you so much because my children will now have the knowledge of other children in various parts of the world at their fingertips, especially now knowing fairytales.

    My students are a lot more excited about reading now, and they beg to read these books. Some have developed favorites, and gravitate to the same book over and over again, never getting tired, and always excited to share what they have learned.

    What I also like about these books is that they are carefully written in a child-friendly, positive manner. Thank you again!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

  • Media Cart Makes Projecting Easy and Safe!

    Funded Feb 18, 2020

    Thank you for your generous gift. The cart was immediately put to good use in our classroom. The cart is used in a variety of ways within our room, and how we utilize technology. Our new current media cart is at the center of our classroom and it replaces the old one. It gives us a place to use our projector so that we can do shared read together; small math group instruction, and students can work on their writing as well. Our cart is no longer hazardous. Our cords and wires are all in place. Thank you for making all of this possible and for making my third grade successful.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 3 other donors.
  • Book Baskets

    Funded Jan 25, 2020

    Thank you for all the new book baskets. These items are helping my students establish a daily routine. I am excited to provide my students with new storage in our well organized classroom. The students are excited to pick their new books daily and always want to sit and read. This has created their love of reading and they have become very happy with our books and now look at them in a different light. Thank you for making this possible. I will be able to pass to on to each new classroom that I get. Our students have become successful because of doors like you. These will be used for many years to come. Thanks for supporting us!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and one other donor.
  • Book Boxes For Third Grade

    Funded Jan 25, 2020

    These bins will hold our books, reading logs, and daily materials. In our classroom we have flexible seating. In order to keep our classroom neat and organized, the book bins house the students supplies and they are able to take it to and from the seats they choose. This has been a wonderful benefit to our classroom.

    Students are developing their stamina in being able to work independently and read longer independently. They were taught how to choose books that are "just right". The boxes give the students a sense of ownership and pride and they are loving to read ! Thank You for allowing every child to have one of these ! It makes such a difference, in the classroom !”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and one other donor.
  • Book Boxes for Third Graders

    Funded Jan 20, 2020

    These bins will hold our books, reading logs, and daily materials. In our classroom we have flexible seating. In order to keep our classroom neat and organized, the book bins house the students supplies and they are able to take it to and from the seats they choose. This has been a wonderful benefit to our classroom.

    Students are developing their stamina in being able to work independently and read longer independently. They were taught how to choose books that are "just right". The boxes give the students a sense of ownership and pride and they are loving to read ! Thank You☺”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 5 other donors.
  • Chair Needed

    Funded Dec 10, 2019

    Thank you so much for the incredibly generous donations. Thanks to your support, my classroom now has enough chairs to easily facilitate our learning needs. When the new chair arrived, my students were ecstatic. The chair has been such a hit, I have to assign who gets to sit and share on it. Thank you for helping to provide my students with a well-functioning classroom environment. This is a great addition to the classroom. This chair makes a tremendous difference! Thank you for all that you do in making our classrooms successful.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and one other donor.
  • Sharpen Our Brains

    Funded Oct 24, 2019

    Our students have a working pencil sharpener and now stay on task. We continue to work all day without major interruption. Working in a higher needs community means students coming in without supplies and having so much more to spend on these wonderful students. Thanks for your support and helping us become more successful. We are benefiting in so many ways, by being able to write more and sharing our success stories. Have a wonderful holiday and once again thanks for helping our future leaders.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 2 other donors.
  • Healthy 3rd Graders

    Funded Jul 16, 2019

    My students now have healthy snacks to meet their weekly health goal. We really want our students to be healthy minded daily. This allows our students to stay encouraged throughout the school year.My goal is to help the students to be mentors to their family members and peers. I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to look out for these wonderful students and our healthy project. We all have gained healthy eating habits. This is a valuable learning skill that can lead to students having a healthier lives!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Firth

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Clorox Company and 3 other donors.
My school is a Title 1 school and qualifies for 99% free lunch. My students come from broken down homes and many are raised by grandparents. In full-day Kindergarten, the children participate in modeled, guided, and independent reading every day. My students need motivating games and activities to practice and master Kindergarten literacy skills.

About my class

My school is a Title 1 school and qualifies for 99% free lunch. My students come from broken down homes and many are raised by grandparents. In full-day Kindergarten, the children participate in modeled, guided, and independent reading every day. My students need motivating games and activities to practice and master Kindergarten literacy skills.

About my class

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