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Ms. McMahon's Classroom

  • John Adams High School
  • Ozone Park, NY
  • More than three‑quarters 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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Calm Minds, Bold Ventures

Help me give my students inspirational stress relieving supplies to create classroom calmness spaces as they academically and professionally compete throughout the year.
Ms. McMahon
John Adams High School
Ozone Park, NY
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  • Snack Fuel for Focused Minds

    Funded Mar 24, 2025

    Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project, focusing on providing snacks to fuel student learning and well-being. Your kindness has made a tangible difference in the lives of my students.

    With your donation for snacks, I am creating a classroom atmosphere where students feel cared for and supported. This simple yet impactful addition transforms our learning space into a nurturing environment that prioritizes both emotional and academic well-being.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.
  • Period Positivity: Essential Care

    Funded Mar 24, 2025

    heartfelt gratitude for your support of our classroom project aimed at providing essential hygiene products for our students. Your kindness and generosity will make a significant impact on our students in need.

    On behalf of all the students who will benefit from these products, thank you for your compassion and understanding. Your support will make a real difference in their lives and education.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by A California Family and one other donor.
  • Kindness Conversations: Building Friendships One Card at a Time!

    Funded Feb 20, 2025

    We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our "Kindness Conversations: Building Friendships One Card at a Time!" project. Your contribution plays a crucial role in helping us create a more inclusive and supportive environment for our students.

    Thanks to your generosity, we can provide conversation starter cards that encourage meaningful interactions, kinder chocolate treats that spread joy, and coffee sleeves decorated with inspirational messages. These elements will not only foster friendships but also promote a culture of kindness within our school community.

    We are particularly grateful to Allstate for its commitment to community engagement and support. Your belief in our mission empowers us to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students, helping them to feel connected and valued.

    Thank you once again for your incredible support. We look forward to sharing the positive outcomes of this initiative with you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation.
  • No One Eats Alone

    Funded Jan 30, 2024

    Thank you so much for providing the resources needed so my students could participate in a community service project that promoted a No One Eats Alone Initiative. Students incorporated their art, design, and marketing skills to brand ceramic coaster tiles. Students created their invites on a Rice Krispy treat to show their love of inclusion.

    As they led this project the students learned how to be more accepting of others and celebrate diversity inside and outside the classroom. Thanks to your support and generosity, this is now something that they look forward to each and every year.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Podcasting and Photography

    Funded Aug 19, 2024

    We are incredibly grateful for your generous support in providing us with podcasting and photography equipment. Your contributions will make a significant impact on our learning environment, allowing us to explore our creativity and express our voices in new and exciting ways.

    With the podcasting tools, we are now able to record our thoughts, ideas, and stories, bringing our unique perspectives to life. This opportunity not only enhance our communication skills but also fosters teamwork and collaboration as we work together to produce our own content. The students are very excited.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.
  • Holiday Engineering!

    Funded Dec 5, 2023

    Thank you ever so much for this wonderful gift, especially at this time of year! My students are having a blast creating their holiday Lego theme displays!

    The students are engaged while promoting creativity and innovation and they now a special showcase their up with innovative solutions to design challenges. They are enjoying the collaboration! They are reading the instructional manuals, researching tutorials and applying new to them engineering principles that require students to apply engineering principles such as structural stability, balance, and design aesthetics.

    It is a happy holiday for them and we thank you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 5 other donors.
  • Clean and Healthy Learning Atmosphere

    Funded Oct 30, 2023

    My heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our Clean and Healthy Learning Atmosphere project. Your contribution provide essential materials like tissues, paper and sanitizing products, quick band aids and cold packs, to establish a clean and healthy learning environment for our students. This shipment is just in time for the winter months which often bring extra unwanted germs and sniffles.

    Once again, thank you for your support and contributions. We couldn't have done it without you! We hope you'll continue to follow our progress and stay connected with our school.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by Equitable Foundation.
  • Starting Snacks

    Funded Aug 31, 2023

    We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions towards providing classroom snacks for our students. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' ability to remain focused and energized throughout the day and during after-school activities.

    Here are some of the ways your donations have benefited our students:

    Improved focus and energy: With the help of the healthy snacks you provided, our students have experienced increased focus and sustained energy levels, allowing them to fully engage in their learning activities.

    Sense of care and support: Your donations have not only provided our students with essential nourishment but have also shown them that there are individuals and organizations who care about their well-being and success.

    Enhanced learning experience: By ensuring that our students have access to nutritious snacks, you have helped create an environment that promotes optimal learning and cognitive development.

    We thank you for all you have done to support our students learning!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 2 other donors.
  • It's in the Book!

    Funded Jun 26, 2023

    We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of resource books to our high school business class. Your support has made it possible for our students to learn about accounting, spreadsheets, Google Apps, and Canva designs in a fun and engaging way.

    Thanks to your donation, our students will have access to valuable resources that will help them develop important skills such as financial management, data analysis, and graphic design. The books use simple language and practical examples to teach complex concepts, making them accessible and engaging resources for our students.

    We are excited to incorporate these books into our curriculum and believe that they will help our students develop the necessary skills to succeed in the business world. Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on our students' education, and we are truly grateful for your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. McMahon

    This classroom project was brought to life by PwC and one other donor.
As part of the simulated business curriculum our students must actively compete in the the Virtual Enterprises International Youth Summit Trade Show in NYC. Participating students in the world-wide network of virtual enterprise exhibit a wide range of products and tout their marketing campaigns from the opening bell until the closing bell. Student employees will race against each other to entice customers with their novelty promotional item giveaways and generate sales, using the electronic clipboards to hold their invoices and calculate prices. At the trade show students will compete in competitions related to the event such as Best Booth, Best Sales Pitch, and Best Catalog. Winning takes resources and financing. Even in the virtual world business not function on fair playing field. We are a Title I school and do not have the means to purchase items to even out the playing field but with sponsor donations they can learn to compete competitively and professionally, entice customers, generate sales, and win competitions.

About my class

As part of the simulated business curriculum our students must actively compete in the the Virtual Enterprises International Youth Summit Trade Show in NYC. Participating students in the world-wide network of virtual enterprise exhibit a wide range of products and tout their marketing campaigns from the opening bell until the closing bell. Student employees will race against each other to entice customers with their novelty promotional item giveaways and generate sales, using the electronic clipboards to hold their invoices and calculate prices. At the trade show students will compete in competitions related to the event such as Best Booth, Best Sales Pitch, and Best Catalog. Winning takes resources and financing. Even in the virtual world business not function on fair playing field. We are a Title I school and do not have the means to purchase items to even out the playing field but with sponsor donations they can learn to compete competitively and professionally, entice customers, generate sales, and win competitions.

About my class

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